Ian Rotten
At Bloodbath 2000, Canady and Ian Rotten wrestled to a draw in his debut match in Combat Zone Wrestling. He continued wrestling for the company, while also participating in their talent exchange with the Japanese company Big Japan Pro Wrestling. Canady won the CZW Iron Man Championship on June 9, but lost it the following September. During his time with the company, Canady was made an honorary member of the stable the H8 Club.