>>7219005>This is also a part of Antonio Inoki-ism.The term "wrestling" is sometimes used to describe a case of scheduled harmony. Whenever people looked down on pro wrestling, his mentor, Inoki, would confront them and try to raise its value to society. He was always the subject of controversial events, such as the "peace festival" in North Korea, the "Ganryujima" island, and other mixed martial arts fights. Mutoh was influenced by him in a big way.
>He said, "Whatever you say, my master is Mr. Inoki. Every moment is an occurrence. This lesson is also in my base. Even in the world of politics, when I hear people say things like, 'You're wrestling,' I get angry too. I am not the first one, but Mr. Inoki was the one who stood up and fought. That kind of anger is what motivates us wrestlers. To achieve this, we have to make the world a bigger place. That's what I've been thinking.">While fighting the opponents in front of him, he has also fought the reaction of the public and fans. It is Muto's policy not to give a microphone performance after a match.>"Wrestling is a written word. So it's better to let people imagine it without talking. The media and the public are also interested in it. How people interpret it is also part of pro wrestling. Also, I think (the matches) are art. Art doesn't need words. I want people to value what they feel. However, in today's wrestling, a microphone is indispensable. It can't be helped because time moves so fast. When a title match is over, you have to quickly build up who is going to come out next. Then you have to explain things.">He does not change his policy, but he also understands the current situation and does not stick to the past. This is all possible because he has always kept his antennae on the atmosphere of the world. That is why he has been able to give surprises and keep up the fight against expectations. 