Ricky Fuji
Hayabusa continued his feud with Team No Respect and primarily TNR member Koji Nakagawa after the event. On September 20, Koji Nakagawa, Kodo Fuyuki and Gedo defeated Hayabusa and Ricky Fuji im a handicap match, which resulted in Nakagawa and Fuyuki earning title shots against Hayabusa for the unified Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Championship and Independent Heavyweight Championship. Hayabusa successfully defended the championship against Nakagawa on October 6. Fuyuki received his title shot against Hayabusa on November 20, where he defeated Hayabusa to win the title.