 Adam Pearce continued a series of successful title defenses against wrestlers such as Shane Haste, Scorpio Sky, Lil' Cholo, Matt Jackson, SoCal Crazy, Tommy Wilson, TJ Perkins and primarily Brent Albright.the Pearce and Albright feud extended past the NWA and into Ring of Honor Wrestling where Pearce had no manager.Thus Vander Pyle was not there when Pearce lost and regained the championship against Albright.