 Vander Pyle had the distinction of being the first American manager to appear on New Japan Pro Wrestling TV in nearly 20 years as he appeared at their "Toukon 7" special taped in Los Angeles.Off screen Marty was a part of the production team for both Toukon 7 special and the NJPW "Toukon Fighting Spirit" TV show.Back in the ring, Vander Pyle was a part of one of UPW’s largest events ever entitled "Overload" as he managed Adam Pearce against Diamond Dallas Page at Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.