[2001-01-06-NOAH] Kenta Kobashi & Kenta Kobayashi vs Takeshi Rikio & Tsuyoshi Kikiuchi

Probably my least favorite of the four matches I watched from this show as Kobashi definitely looks like he is hurting.  It was fun seeing him and Kikuchi mix it up but otherwise, it is kind of sad and he is in need of a break for sure that was upcoming.  KENTA is fiery and showing strides in his progression but not at the level of Rikio at this point.  Rikio overall looks strong here and I continue to think he will be much better in retrospect right up until he takes the title from Kobashi in 2005.  Solid match but pretty dry overall. **3/4