Hiroshi Tanahashi Aims To Surpass Keiji Mutoh’s Retirement Age

On February 21, Keiji Muto will battle the last match of his expert wrestling profession versus Tetsuya Naito at the Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro Wrestling “Last-Love” occasion.

In an interview with Tokyo Sports, NJPW star Hiroshi Tanahashi joked that if his coach Keiji Muto is retiring at the age of 60, then he will battle up until he is 61. He stated,

“If Muto-san retires at 60, I will battle up until I am 61. I will intend to go beyond Muto till completion.” Tanahashi has actually specified that his objective is to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship by 2024, and he is intending to challenge for the distinguished title this year. The 46-year-old wrestler likewise specified that he will hang up his boots when he no longer sees the requirement to challenge for any titles.

Tanahashi likewise mentioned that Mutoh was 46 when the 2 of them defended the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, the exact same age he is now.

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