(NOAH) Naomichi Marufuji's "This is also Noah" comment sparks huge reaction: Fans debate "Noah theory" surrounding Mitsuharu Misawa's legacy
10th May 2026 Miruhon.net On May 9th, a major online discussion about "What Noah is" took off. It began with a post by Naomichi Marufuji directly addressing a question from a fan. The atmosphere shifted when a fan asked Marufuji, "Is this current direction, like that of Yoshitatsu and OZAWA, really okay?" and "I feel like Mitsuharu Misawa's Noah is going to disappear." The fan expressed confusion about the difference between the old Noah, which strongly inherited the hard-hit style and the legacy of the Four Heavenly Kings era, and the current style, which actively incorporates unit matches, entertainment orientated elements, and external collaborations. In response, Marufuji replied quietly, but with words of great significance, "I think he would say, "This is also Noah." Furthermore, considering his long-standing position alongside Mitsuharu Misawa, he continued, "I think Misawa-san would be happy that we've kept the name...
