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Keiji Mutoh Bodybuilder Then And Now

By Cornell Scott / March 11, 2024

Keiji Mutoh Then

Keiji Mutoh was born on October 23, 1962, in Tokushima, Japan. He began training in martial arts at a young age, and by the time he was in high school, he was a skilled wrestler. After graduating from high school, Mutoh moved to Tokyo to pursue a career in professional wrestling.

Mutoh made his professional wrestling debut in 1984 for the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion. He quickly rose through the ranks, and in 1987, he won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship for the first time. Mutoh held the title for over a year, and during that time, he became one of the most popular wrestlers in Japan.

In addition to his success in professional wrestling, Mutoh has also competed in bodybuilding. He won the Mr. International Bodybuilding Championship in 1995, and he has also competed in the Mr. Olympia contest.

Mutoh is a married father of two children. He is a devout Christian, and he is also a member of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Competitive History

IWGP Heavyweight Champion (3 times)
IWGP Tag Team Champion (4 times)
WWF Intercontinental Champion (1 time)
WCW United States Heavyweight Champion (1 time)
AAA Mega Champion (1 time)

Life History

Born on October 23, 1962, in Tokushima, Japan
Began training in martial arts at a young age
Graduated from high school and moved to Tokyo to pursue a career in professional wrestling
Made his professional wrestling debut in 1984
Won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship for the first time in 1987
Has also competed in bodybuilding, winning the Mr. International Bodybuilding Championship in 1995
Is a married father of two children
Is a devout Christian and a member of the Japanese Red Cross Society

Keiji Mutoh Now

Mutoh retired from professional wrestling in 2018. He is currently working as a coach for NJPW. He is also the president of the Keiji Mutoh Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that provides support to aspiring wrestlers.