Takeiji Muto

Keiji Mutoh, is a Japanese professional wrestler who first gained international fame in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is mostly known for his work as The Great Muta in New Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s, but he has also worked in United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Taiwan. He is a former owner and president of All Japan Pro Wrestling, as well as being a full-time wrestler for the promotion from 2002 to 2013. Mutoh is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time, both in Japan and America. Mutoh is credited as one of the first Japanese wrestlers to achieve a fanbase outside of his native Japan in the United States. The Great Muta gimmick is one of the most influential gimmicks in puroresu, having been emulated by many wrestlers including Satoshi Kojima (as The Great Koji), Kazushi Miyamoto (as The Great Kazushi) and Atsushi Onita (as The Great Nita). In addition, countless independent wrestlers have paid tribute to Muta through emulation and imitation. Mutoh is one of two wrestlers to hold the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, the AJPW Triple Crown Championship and the IWGP Heavyweight Championship (the other being Shinya Hashimoto). He is also famous for taking part in what is generally considered to be the bloodiest professional wrestling match of all time against Hiroshi Hase, leading to the creation of the "Muta Scale". Mutoh is currently the owner and founder of Wrestle-1, where he also wrestles.

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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (2004)

Story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he's half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Song Hae-sung
CAST:  Sol Kyung-gu  •  Miki Nakatani  •  Tatsuya Fuji  •  Masato Hagiwara

Story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he's half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Song Hae-sung
CAST:  Sol Kyung-gu  •  Miki Nakatani  •  Tatsuya Fuji  •  Masato Hagiwara

Luminous Woman (1987)

A hulking man from the country pursues his beloved to the underworld of Tokyo nightclubs, where he finds work as a sideshow wrestler and becomes involved with a faded opera singer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shinji Sōmai
CAST:  Michiru Akiyoshi  •  Takeiji Muto  •  Narumi Yasuda  •  Hide Demon

A hulking man from the country pursues his beloved to the underworld of Tokyo nightclubs, where he finds work as a sideshow wrestler and becomes involved with a faded opera singer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shinji Sōmai
CAST:  Michiru Akiyoshi  •  Takeiji Muto  •  Narumi Yasuda  •  Hide Demon

Milocrorze: A Love Story (2011)

Three tales of love told through wildly intoxicating, colorful stories. When platinum redhead Ovreneli Vreneligare was just a little boy, he fell in love in the park. Sharing a juice box with the stunningly gorgeous Milocrorze, he took her home to his cat, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yoshimasa Ishibashi
CAST:  Mieko Harada  •  Anna Ishibashi  •  Eiji Okuda  •  Seijun Suzuki

Three tales of love told through wildly intoxicating, colorful stories. When platinum redhead Ovreneli Vreneligare was just a little boy, he fell in love in the park. Sharing a juice box with the stunningly gorgeous Milocrorze, he took her home to his cat, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yoshimasa Ishibashi
CAST:  Mieko Harada  •  Anna Ishibashi  •  Eiji Okuda  •  Seijun Suzuki

Dragon Blue (1996)

Mayuko is a feng shui expert who, in a nearly absurd rush of exposition in the first scene of Dragon Blue, discovers that she is the blood heir of the Dragon Clan and a born demon hunter. It's a completely unmotivated but thoroughly spooky encounter between Mayuko ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Takuya Wada
CAST:  Hiroko Tanaka  •  Takeiji Muto  •  Maro Yumeno  •  Kouichi Kasai

Mayuko is a feng shui expert who, in a nearly absurd rush of exposition in the first scene of Dragon Blue, discovers that she is the blood heir of the Dragon Clan and a born demon hunter. It's a completely unmotivated but thoroughly spooky encounter between Mayuko ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Takuya Wada
CAST:  Hiroko Tanaka  •  Takeiji Muto  •  Maro Yumeno  •  Kouichi Kasai

Bloodstained Memoirs (2009)

Bloodstained Memoirs is a professional wrestling documentary released in 2009. It is compiled by interviews featuring wrestlers synonymous with different eras in wrestling ('70s, '80s, '90s, and '00s) and different wrestling regions (USA, Canada, Japan, and Mexico) ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Sinnott
CAST:  Mick Foley  •  Roddy Piper  •  Allen Sarven  •  Chris Jericho

Bloodstained Memoirs is a professional wrestling documentary released in 2009. It is compiled by interviews featuring wrestlers synonymous with different eras in wrestling ('70s, '80s, '90s, and '00s) and different wrestling regions (USA, Canada, Japan, and Mexico) ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Sinnott
CAST:  Mick Foley  •  Roddy Piper  •  Allen Sarven  •  Chris Jericho

WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection (2012)

For close to two decades, it was the signature event – first in NWA, then WCW. Some of the greatest Superstars in wrestling history had defining moments at the event. Starrcade may be gone, but fans of sports entertainment continue to celebrate its rich tradition ...  (more)

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CAST:  Roddy Piper  •  Hulk Hogan  •  Steve Borden  •  Takeiji Muto

For close to two decades, it was the signature event – first in NWA, then WCW. Some of the greatest Superstars in wrestling history had defining moments at the event. Starrcade may be gone, but fans of sports entertainment continue to celebrate its rich tradition ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Roddy Piper  •  Hulk Hogan  •  Steve Borden  •  Takeiji Muto

The Great Muta: The Origin Of The Demon

A short film about professional wrestler, The Great Muta's, origin.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kimihiko Yoshino
CAST:  Takeiji Muto

A short film about professional wrestler, The Great Muta's, origin.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kimihiko Yoshino
CAST:  Takeiji Muto

WCW New Blood Rising (2000)

New Blood Rising was a professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Championship Wrestling that replaced WCW's August PPV event Road Wild. It took place on August 13, 2000 from the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia. The name is a reference to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Craig Leathers
CAST:  Booker Huffman  •  Jeffrey Jarrett  •  Bill Goldberg  •  Kevin Nash

New Blood Rising was a professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Championship Wrestling that replaced WCW's August PPV event Road Wild. It took place on August 13, 2000 from the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia. The name is a reference to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Craig Leathers
CAST:  Booker Huffman  •  Jeffrey Jarrett  •  Bill Goldberg  •  Kevin Nash

WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness (2016)

The United States Championship is a title that has been a staple of sports entertainment for over four decades. From the inaugural champion Harley Race to the creator of the U.S. Open Challenge, John Cena, this exclusive set features the greatest United States ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ric Flair  •  Steve Austin  •  Rick Blood Sr.  •  John Wisniski Jr.

The United States Championship is a title that has been a staple of sports entertainment for over four decades. From the inaugural champion Harley Race to the creator of the U.S. Open Challenge, John Cena, this exclusive set features the greatest United States ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ric Flair  •  Steve Austin  •  Rick Blood Sr.  •  John Wisniski Jr.

PWG: Kurt Russellreunion (2010)

Eight-Person Tag Team Match 1. Johnny Goodtime & Malachi Jackson & Candice LeRae & Jerome “LTP” Robinson vs. The Cutler Bros. (Brandon & Dustin Cutler) & Ryan Taylor & Christina Von Eerie Singles Match 2. Brandon Bonham vs. Brandon Gatson Singles Match 3. ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Chris Spradlin  •  Christopher Lindsey  •  Rob Van Dam  •  Matthew Massie

Eight-Person Tag Team Match 1. Johnny Goodtime & Malachi Jackson & Candice LeRae & Jerome “LTP” Robinson vs. The Cutler Bros. (Brandon & Dustin Cutler) & Ryan Taylor & Christina Von Eerie Singles Match 2. Brandon Bonham vs. Brandon Gatson Singles Match 3. ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Chris Spradlin  •  Christopher Lindsey  •  Rob Van Dam  •  Matthew Massie

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8 (2014)

Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2014. It was the 23rd January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Hiroshi Tanahashi  •  Shinsuke Nakamura  •  Tetsuya Naito  •  Kazuchika Okada

Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2014. It was the 23rd January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Hiroshi Tanahashi  •  Shinsuke Nakamura  •  Tetsuya Naito  •  Kazuchika Okada

AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1 (2003)

Event promoted by Keiji Mutoh with help from All Japan, K-1, and Pride. Wrestle-1 was a strange idea by Mutoh (the All Japan booker) and was promoted by All Japan, so even though it wasn't "officially" an All Japan event it might as well have been. There’s a few ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ernesto Hoost  •  Bob Sapp  •  Bryan Clark  •  Brian Adams

Event promoted by Keiji Mutoh with help from All Japan, K-1, and Pride. Wrestle-1 was a strange idea by Mutoh (the All Japan booker) and was promoted by All Japan, so even though it wasn't "officially" an All Japan event it might as well have been. There’s a few ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Ernesto Hoost  •  Bob Sapp  •  Bryan Clark  •  Brian Adams

NOAH: Departure 2004 (2004)

Departure was a major professional wrestling event produced by Pro Wrestling Noah. The event took place on July 10, 2004 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, and marked Noah's first ever show in the arena. The main event was marketed as the culmination of the long ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kenta Kobashi  •  Jun Akiyama  •  Mitsuharu Misawa  •  Takeiji Muto

Departure was a major professional wrestling event produced by Pro Wrestling Noah. The event took place on July 10, 2004 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, and marked Noah's first ever show in the arena. The main event was marketed as the culmination of the long ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kenta Kobashi  •  Jun Akiyama  •  Mitsuharu Misawa  •  Takeiji Muto

AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular (2001)

The Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular took place on January 28, 2001 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan and was a joint promotion between All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event was themed around memorializing AJPW's founder ...  (more)

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CAST:  Toshiaki Kawada  •  Kensuke Sasaki  •  Hiroshi Hase  •  Genichiro Shimada

The Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular took place on January 28, 2001 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan and was a joint promotion between All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event was themed around memorializing AJPW's founder ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Toshiaki Kawada  •  Kensuke Sasaki  •  Hiroshi Hase  •  Genichiro Shimada

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom VI (2012)

Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムVI in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu VI in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Hiroshi Tanahashi  •  Minoru Suzuki  •  Tetsuya Naito  •  Takeiji Muto

Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムVI in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu VI in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Hiroshi Tanahashi  •  Minoru Suzuki  •  Tetsuya Naito  •  Takeiji Muto

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993 (1993)

Wrestling Dontaku 1993 was the first Wrestling Dontaku professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The event took place on May 3, 1993, in Fukuoka, Fukuoka at the Fukuoka Dome.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kanji Inoki  •  Tatsumi Fujinami  •  Genichiro Shimada  •  Riki Choshu

Wrestling Dontaku 1993 was the first Wrestling Dontaku professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The event took place on May 3, 1993, in Fukuoka, Fukuoka at the Fukuoka Dome.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kanji Inoki  •  Tatsumi Fujinami  •  Genichiro Shimada  •  Riki Choshu

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995 (1995)

The third Wrestling Dontaku was held on May 3, 1995, in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, at the Fukuoka Dome. The event featured eleven matches, two of which were contested for championships. For the third year in a row, wrestlers from World Championship Wrestling (WCW) took part ...  (more)

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CAST:  Takeiji Muto  •  Shinya Hashimoto  •  Hiroyoshi Yamamoto  •  Kensuke Sasaki

The third Wrestling Dontaku was held on May 3, 1995, in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, at the Fukuoka Dome. The event featured eleven matches, two of which were contested for championships. For the third year in a row, wrestlers from World Championship Wrestling (WCW) took part ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Takeiji Muto  •  Shinya Hashimoto  •  Hiroyoshi Yamamoto  •  Kensuke Sasaki

WCW Bash at The Beach 1997 (1997)

Basketball star Dennis Rodman teams with Hollywood Hogan to face Lex Luger & The Giant. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper faces Ric Flair. Scott Hall joins forces with "Macho Man" Randy Savage to battle "Diamond" Dallas Page & Curt Hennig. Chris Jericho faces Ultimo Dragon and more!  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Bischoff
CAST:  Hulk Hogan  •  Paul Wight  •  Larry Pfohl  •  Dennis Rodman

Basketball star Dennis Rodman teams with Hollywood Hogan to face Lex Luger & The Giant. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper faces Ric Flair. Scott Hall joins forces with "Macho Man" Randy Savage to battle "Diamond" Dallas Page & Curt Hennig. Chris Jericho faces Ultimo Dragon and more!  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Bischoff
CAST:  Hulk Hogan  •  Paul Wight  •  Larry Pfohl  •  Dennis Rodman

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom II (2008)

Wrestle Kingdom II in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムII in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu II in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Fergal Devitt  •  Jason Reso  •  Peter Williams III  •  Allen Jones

Wrestle Kingdom II in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムII in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu II in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Fergal Devitt  •  Jason Reso  •  Peter Williams III  •  Allen Jones

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom III (2009)

Wrestle Kingdom III in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムIII in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu III in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Hiroshi Tanahashi  •  Takeiji Muto  •  Brandon Silvestry  •  Shinsuke Nakamura

Wrestle Kingdom III in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムIII in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu III in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Hiroshi Tanahashi  •  Takeiji Muto  •  Brandon Silvestry  •  Shinsuke Nakamura
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