Nikolai Volkoff
By the late-1990s, O'Malley was also competing in other Mid-Atlantic independents such as Cueball Carmichael's Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance and Maryland Championship Wrestling. During this time, he battled "Hollywood" Bob Starr and Morgus the Maniac in dog-collar matches throughout the Mid-Atlantic as well as impressive wins over The Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Cactus Jack, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Raven, The Headbangers, and The Honky Tonk Man.