WWE has announced the induction of Japanese wrestling legend The Great Muta, whose real name is Keiji Muto, into the WWE Hall of Fame. The announcement was made on March 28, 2023, ahead of WrestleMania.
Muta’s Career Accomplishments
Muta is one of the most influential professional wrestlers of his time, having won numerous championships throughout his career. He is a nine-time world champion and has held titles such as the NWA Worlds Championship and New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s IWGP Championship. He was also a member, and eventually leader, of nWo Japan, New Japan’s branch of WCW’s New World Order faction.
Surprise Induction
Fans were surprised by Muta’s induction as he had never wrestled for WWE before. Muta expressed shock at his own induction due to his zero ties with WWE. However, WWE considered him worthy of a Hall of Fame induction for his contributions to the world of wrestling.
Controversy Surrounding Induction
The Great Muta’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame came with controversy as he had never competed for WWE. Fans expressed their disbelief at his induction since he had not wrestled for the company before.
Adding fuel to the controversy was a viral video that emerged online of an employee leaving The Great Muta’s locker room with his iconic poison mist on his face. This sighting led some fans to believe that maybe The Great Muta had signed with WWE secretly.
Japanese Wrestling Legend and His Style
Muta is a 60-year-old Japanese wrestling legend whose greatness extends beyond winning championships. Throughout his career spanning over 30 years, he has impacted the sport immensely. Known for his innovative moves and creating the move “shining wizard,” he is famous for his infamous poison mist that has often been used by heel wrestlers to gain an advantage.
Rey Mysterio Also Inducted
In addition to Muta’s induction, Rey Mysterio was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Despite being an active performer on the roster, Mysterio still made the cut for the Hall of Fame class of 2023.
Fans are now expecting many more matches to get confirmed, including the father-son fight between Rey and Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania.
Conclusion
The induction of The Great Muta into the WWE Hall of Fame is an incredible honor for him due to his class and incredible contribution to the sport of pro wrestling. It is a recognition of the impact he has had as one of wrestling’s great innovators and legends.
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