 He also became the second Best of the Best winner by defeating Jody Fleisch in the final match at "Best of the Best 2".In September 2003, Acid won the vacant CZW Iron Man Championship by defeating Nick Gage and Jimmy Rave in a three way match.Around this time, Acid, along with Johnny Kashmere, joined the Hi-V stable and feuded with Zandig and his ultraviolent team.