[2005-02-20-NOAH-Navigation For Evolution 2005] Naomichi Marufuji & Takeshi Morishima & Takeshi Rikio vs Go Shiozaki & Kenta Kobashi & Mohammed Yone

[Vinnie B]

B+ for effort and effectiveness for these guys, and another good Korakuen 6-man from NOAH. Marufuji is a highlight acting like a massive dick. This builds the upcoming Kobashi/Rikio match pretty well, with the pair brawling around Korakuen several times. This picks up quite a bit at the end, with Kobashi and Rikio throwing bombs. A fun match without really escalating to the heights of the best NOAH output from 2005. *** 1/2

[TonyPulis'Cap]

This is a pretty fun, story line development 6 man tag, with it succeeding in building interest in future singles matches but without giving away too much. As Vinnie says, Marafuji is a glorious dick in this, showing so much disrespect and just begging to be punched in the face, and there's a great reaction when he finally gets taken down. Shiozaki plays the fiery young boy role well and everyone brings a fair degree of intensity in their interactions without it ever feeling like too much. Rikio doesn't show too much interest in doing much outside of targeting Kobashi when he gets the chance and I really enjoyed the segments where the two brawl round the building and take things backstage. The brawling after the match has finished also helps whet the appetite for Rikio challenging Kobashi for the title.