15 Amazing Pro Wrestling NOAH Matches You Must See Before You Die

2. Naomichi Marufuji Vs. KENTA - October 26th, 2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQI_ckSUHEQ There might not be a single match in wrestling history with as much devastating offense as that which was demonstrated by these two unbelievable wrestlers. Both of these men were junior heavyweights who teamed together and fought each other on and off. They were also mentored by NOAH€™s biggest stars: Marufuji was Misawa€™s protégé and KENTA was Kobashi€™s. They were both pushed as aces of the junior heavyweight division, and both of them exuded a tremendous degree of star power. So when they clashed, it was a huge deal. They had worked so well as a team, but the big story around that direction was that KENTA€™s little man complex and fiery personality got his team in trouble. But that didn€™t stop either of them from going absolutely crazy in this contest. This was a brutal match with crazy high spots, extremely stiff striking, and a huge level of personal bitterness between the two young aces of NOAH. KENTA€™s strikes were unbelievably stiff, and he was able to floor Marufuji on several occasions with just one kick. There are several points in this match where you will actually find yourself concerned with the health and well-being of the wrestlers involved. Not only because of the crazy spots they pull off; but also because the offense is as realistic as possible, and so is the selling. This is the match that made KENTA an internationally-recognized star, and it proved that Marufuji really deserved to be GHC Heavyweight Champion. Words don€™t do it justice. It must be seen to be believed.