With his championship belt, he wrestled in big-ticket venues, like Madison Square Garden, against big-time opponents, like Everett "The Blonde Bear" Marshall, or three-time world champion, Angelo Savoldi.
Dankzij zijn kampioenschap, worstelde hij in belangrijke wedstrijden, zoals Madison Square Garden, tegen grote tegenstanders, zoals Everett 'The Blonde Bear' Marshall, of drievoudig wereldkampioen, Angelo Savoldi.