Kick Out (2.99) #24 - MaruKEN Pt. 1 (Rivals Series)

We're kicking off our new rivals series with none other than Naomichi Marufuji and KENTA of Pro Wrestling Noah. While considered pioneers in their own right today, MaruKEN changed the industry through their rivalry together and became the blue print for contemporary feuds in puroresu and beyond. Join us for part 1 of 2 as we take you through their stories and matches from their origins in the All Japan dojo in the late 90's through to their 2008 title v. title 60 minute draw in the Nippon Budokan.

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