The Story of Japanese Pro Wrestling

140+ Years
Of Japanese Wrestling Roots From Matsuda Sorakichi's 1880s trail to the modern era.
225+
Archive Profiles Profiles of wrestlers, venues, referees, announcers, commentators, and officials.
Curated
Matches & Games Vault Iconic matches, landmark games, and hidden gems, carefully selected for every era.
The Complete Picture
Styles • Eras • Culture Styles, promotions, and culture that make puroresu one of a kind.

Archive Trails

Curated research paths through Japanese wrestling history.
Each trail connects matches, people, eras, and artifacts.

Alter ego / spectacle / legacy

Muta Mythology

Follow the evolution of Keiji Mutoh through the many identities that defined his legacy.

Explore signature matches, rivalries, masks, media appearances, and the eras that transformed The Great Muta into one of puroresu's most enduring icons.

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Matches
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Masks
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Identities
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Eras
Start in The Vault View Lineage Browse Masks Open Timeline

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Pick the archive path that matches your curiosity.

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The Story

Begin with the feeling, history, and language that make Japanese wrestling different.

Follow the History

Timeline

Move era by era through the people, promotions, and philosophies that shaped the form.

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The Vault

Return to the glow of the screen and the matches that made you stay up late.

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