As expected, Keiji Muto held a major press conference with Pro Wrestling NOAH earlier today to announce his retirement event for early 2023. It will be as big as it possibly can be-The Living Legend will close his 40-year career on February 21, 2023 with KEIJI MUTO GRAND FINAL PRO-WRESTLING “LAST” LOVE～HOLD OUT～ at the Tokyo Dome. Tickets go on sale today for members of NOAH’s official fan club until September 19, then October 1-3 for WRESTLE UNIVERSE members. Other pre-sales begin October 5 and finally the general public sale begins November 19. Ticket prices range from 500,000 yen (around $3750 US) for front row seats with big-time VIP benefits down to 5000 yen (about $37-38).
3 commemorative Blu-ray box sets featuring highlights of Muto’s career, including one focused on his alternate character “The Great Muta” and one featuring his retirement match series, are also forthcoming. For now they are Japan-only.
NOAH has also created a special website for the retirement event series, including an English version. Check it out at this link:
https://www.noah.co.jp/muto_final_eng/
