Akira Tozawa
Ligero returned to PCW in October to take on Noam Dar in a submission match. The next appearance for El Ligero at PCW was in a 6-man ladder match, taking on Kris Travis, Joey Hayes, CJ Banks, Bubblegum and Martin Kirby. On 2 June, he took on Dragon Gate star Akira Tozawa at PCW Guild Wars. He next took on Dave Rayne, who has rebranded himself as a cruiserweight, in a "Fans Bring The Halloween Themed Weapons" match at Fright Night, on 31 October.