(NOAH) The anger of the Four Heavenly Kings generation, who were demoted in the 21st century.
Weekly Pro 7th November 2000 (Issue No. 1002) This fight will forge Noah's new world! Akiyama and his colleagues' claims have remained consistent throughout. There would be no excitement if the in-ring landscape remained unchanged from the All Japan era. The established hierarchy—in which the wrestlers known as the "Four Heavenly Kings" naturally took the main event spots—must be overturned. Doing so represents a true break from the All Japan era and marks the real beginning of the new promotion, Noah. "We're going to make Noah exciting" To that end, Akiyama, Takayama, and Omori sprang into action, effectively revitalizing the Noah ring. The rise of Rikio. Kikuchi’s return to the forefront. Kobashi’s transformation. While those elements were indeed things they already possessed, they only materialized thanks to the actions taken by Akiyama and his team. Akiyama and his peers naturally possessed that sense of pride, and because Misawa shared that sent...
