Perkins, 31, of Los Angeles, California had great chemistry with Swann, another staple of the US indy scene with whom he's shared locker rooms with at promotions like Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) and Evolve. Their friendship, and their hardluck upbringing in the unpredictable world of pro wrestling, were the main themes of the match, which rose to a fever pitch as the two men grappled and taunted to early stalemates.