NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ~Hold Out~
NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ~Hold Out~

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NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ~Hold Out~

2023
Movie
305 min
Japanese

Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love was a professional wrestling event promoted by Pro Wrestling Noah. It took place on February 21, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan, at the Tokyo Dome. The event was themed around the final matches of Keiji Muto, who was defeated by NJPW's Tetsuya Naito in the semi-main event, and by Masahiro Chono in the main event match. After the main event, Chono announced his own retirement. The event also featured the retirement match of Nosawa Rongai, who teamed with Mazada in a losing effort against Bullet Club (Taiji Ishimori and Gedo).

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Director: N/A (Professional Wrestling Event)Genres: Professional Wrestling, Sports Entertainment

Plot Summary

This event marked the definitive final professional wrestling match for legendary Japanese wrestler Keiji Mutoh, also known internationally as The Great Muta. The card featured a series of matches showcasing various NOAH roster members and special guests, culminating in Mutoh's retirement bout against Tetsuya Naito. The event was a celebration of Mutoh's illustrious career, spanning decades and multiple promotions, and a farewell to his iconic alter ego, The Great Muta.

Critical Reception

As a wrestling event rather than a film or traditional TV show, critical reception is typically focused on the in-ring action, the emotional significance of Mutoh's retirement, and the overall presentation. It was widely regarded as a fitting and emotional send-off for one of pro wrestling's most influential figures, drawing significant attention from fans worldwide.

What Reviewers Say

  • A highly emotional and fitting retirement ceremony for Keiji Mutoh.

  • The main event delivered a strong performance despite Mutoh's physical limitations.

  • A must-watch for long-time fans of Japanese professional wrestling and Keiji Mutoh's legacy.

Google audience: Audience reactions overwhelmingly centered on the emotional impact of seeing a legend retire. Fans expressed deep respect for Mutoh's career and appreciated the effort put forth in his final match. Many highlighted the nostalgia associated with The Great Muta and the significance of the event in wrestling history.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as it is a professional wrestling event, not a film or TV show)

Fun Fact

Keiji Mutoh's retirement match opponent, Tetsuya Naito, was chosen partly because Naito was inspired by Mutoh's work early in his own career, creating a full-circle moment for both wrestlers.

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