He would receive instruction and guidance from Ruffen, Karl Anderson, Abyss, and Chris Harris.
[7][8] In September, Clearwater participated in the Lion's Break Crown where he lost to Connors in the first round.
[9] Clearwater would have his first win in New Japan on the February 5, 2021 episode of NJPW Strong in which he teamed up with Bateman, Misterioso, and Adrian Quest, defeating Brody King, Barrett Brown, Sterling Riegel and Logan Riegel in an eight-man tag team match.
[14] The following month, Clearwater would join Idolmania Sports Management, led by Austin Idol and at the NWA 73rd Anniversary Show, he teamed up with Tyrus and Cyon to defeat Da Pope and The End (Odinson and Parrow) in a six-man tag team match.
He and Cazana previously competed on the October 22nd episode of NWA USA for the title, which ended in a time limit draw.