The Great Muta Shows Signs of a True Heel on WWE SmackDown Just Minutes Before His Hall of Fame Induction

WWE and wrestling have witnessed a fair share of legends in the industry. Every year before WWE WrestleMania, WWE hosts the Hall of Fame to induct and award legends and celebrities of the sport for their immense contribution.

This year, WWE inducted wrestling legends Rey Mysterio, Stacy Keibler, Andy Kaufman, and The Great Muta. Rey Mysterio is the only wrestler to be still active in the ring from the inductee list. The legendary wrestler will clash with his son at WrestleMania 39 to bring an end to an engaging storyline.

However, wrestling fans expressed their disbelief to see the induction of The Great Muta at the WWE Hall of Fame, since he has never wrestled with the promotion. Despite not wrestling or being part of WWE, the company went ahead with inducting the legend due to his massive contribution to the sport.

However, just moments prior to his induction at the ceremony, fans noticed a video going viral on the internet. The video released by WWE’s social media team saw an employee of the company leaving The Great Muta’s locker-room with fluid on his face.

Hardcore wrestling fans could instantly identify the fluid as his iconic poison mist. The poison mist is one of the most infamous moves used in the wrestling industry. Especially by the Japanese wrestlers to gain a heel momentum over their opponents. Fans also know popular WWE Superstar Asuka replicates this iconic move.

But who exactly is The Great Muta and why is he a titan of the industry?

Who is the Japanese wrestling legend, The Great Muta?

The 60-years-old Japanese wrestling legend, The Great Muta is extremely popular and well-known in the wrestling industry. Though he majorly performed in the Japanese wrestling circuit. Although he never competed for WWE, he was a major part of WWE’s previous rivals, WCW.

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He began his career at NJPW, before heading to WCW. Where he battled the likes of Sting, Lex Luger, and even the former gimmick of Steve Austin. His career spanned a massive 30 years. And he won multiple championships as well. The Great Muta has left an everlasting impression on the industry. Known for his innovative styles and moves, the wrestling community credited him with making the move, shining wizard.

We also know the Great Muta for his above-discussed poison mist. It is a typical move used by heel wrestlers to gain an advantage. The 60-year-old is also known for having wrestled Shinsuke Nakamura earlier this year, in one of his last matches.

It is an incredible honor for him to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame due to his class and incredible contribution to the sport of pro wrestling. Fans from all over the world will remember and cherish the Japanese legend forever.

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