NOAH Great Voyage

NOAH's Christmas Gift: A Card Full of Surprises

Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - December 23, 2000

As the calendar flipped to a new millennium, Pro Wrestling NOAH gave its fans a special present on Christmas Eve - a thrilling pay-per-view event that will be remembered for years to come. The stacked card at Ariake Coliseum featured nine matches, with some unexpected twists and turns that kept the crowd of 12,000 on their feet.

Opening Act: A Showcase of Young Talent

The night began with a tag team match featuring Kenta Kobayashi and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi taking on Kishin Kawabata and Scorpio. The newcomers showed flashes of brilliance, but ultimately fell short to the more experienced duo, who claimed victory in 12 minutes and 8 seconds.

Six-Man Mayhem Ensues

Next up were three six-man tag team matches that showcased NOAH's deep roster. Haruka Eigen, Jun Izumida, and Satoru Asako outlasted Makoto Hashi, Mitsuo Momota, and Rusher Kimura in a chaotic 14-minute contest. Kentaro Shiga, Takeshi Morishima, and Yoshinobu Kanemaru then defeated Masao Inoue, Takashi Sugiura, and Takeshi Rikio in another closely contested bout.

WEW Tag Title on the Line

The WEW Tag Team Championship was up for grabs as Kodo Fuyuki and Tetsuhiro Kuroda faced Naomichi Marufuji and Tamon Honda. In a thrilling match, the champions emerged victorious, retaining their titles in a hard-fought contest.

Mid-Card Madness

Daisuke Ikeda and Yoshinari Ogawa quickly dispatched Akitoshi Saito and Masashi Aoyagi in just 7 minutes and 27 seconds. Yoshihiro Takayama then took care of Akira Taue in a quick singles match, while Shinya Hashimoto scored an easy win over Takao Omori.

Main Event Mayhem

The night's main event saw NOAH legend Mitsuharu Misawa face off against the behemoth Vader. In a masterclass performance, Misawa outwrestled the giant, securing the victory in 14 minutes and 28 seconds. The crowd erupted as Misawa celebrated his triumph.

Kobashi vs. Akiyama: A War for the Ages

But the true main event was yet to come. Kenta Kobashi and Jun Akiyama faced off in a singles match that will be remembered for years to come. The two NOAH stalwarts clashed in a 35-minute and 58-second battle that saw both men give it their all. In the end, Kobashi emerged victorious, but the crowd was left stunned by the sheer intensity of the contest.

As the dust settled on this incredible card, one thing is clear - Pro Wrestling NOAH has given its fans a gift they will cherish for years to come. The Christmas Eve special will go down as one of the greatest NOAH events in history. For more updates and analysis, stay tuned to zohash.com!

Card Details

• Date: 23 Dec 2000
• Promotion: Pro Wrestling NOAH
• Arena: Ariake Coliseum
• Attendance: 12000
• Type: Pay Per View
• Broadcast Type: Taped
• Broadcast Date: 24 Dec 2000

Matches

1. Kenta Kobayashi and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi defeat Kishin Kawabata and Scorpio in a Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 12:08

2. Haruka Eigen, Jun Izumida and Satoru Asako defeat Makoto Hashi, Mitsuo Momota and Rusher Kimura in a Six Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 14:20

3. Kentaro Shiga, Takeshi Morishima and Yoshinobu Kanemaru defeat Masao Inoue, Takashi Sugiura and Takeshi Rikio in a Six Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 14:17

4. Kodo Fuyuki and Tetsuhiro Kuroda(C) defeat Naomichi Marufuji and Tamon Honda in a WEW Tag Team Title Match

5. Daisuke Ikeda and Yoshinari Ogawa defeat Akitoshi Saito and Masashi Aoyagi in a Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 07:27

6. Yoshihiro Takayama defeat Akira Taue in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 09:29

7. Shinya Hashimoto defeat Takao Omori in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 06:32

8. Mitsuharu Misawa defeat Vader in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 14:28

9. Kenta Kobashi defeat Jun Akiyama in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 35:58