The Great Muta is set to have his final “bye-bye” in 2023.

Pro Wrestling NOAH confirmed that the Great Muta (Keiji Muto) will have his final match at the Yokohama Arena on Sunday, January 22, 2023. No opponent has been announced for the match at this time.

The 59-year-old wrestling legend made his pro wrestling debut in October of 1984 and has many accolades to his resume, including his reigns as GHC Heavyweight Champion, IWGP Heavyweight Champion (4 times), and All-Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion (3 times).

More event information is below, per Pro Wrestling NOAH:

  • Bell time: 15:00 (JST)
  • Doors: 13:30 (JST)
  • Venue: Yokohama Arena
  • Sponsor: CyberFight Co., Ltd.

Ticket prices range from 5,000 – 100,000 yen. This tournament will have ladies seats, VIP seats, and social distanced seats.

Ticket sales will be on sale for the NOAH official fan club (pre-sale) from October 8th (Sat) 12:00 JST to October 17th (Mon) 23:59 JST. A pre-sale for WRESTLE UNIVERSE members will be from October 21st (Friday) 12:00 to October 23rd (Sunday) 18:00 JST. Tickets for the general public will go on sale on November 12th (Sat) at 10: 00 JST.

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