Kahagas made his debut for Full Impact Pro's Inaugural Show, defeating Dagon Briggs and Thunderbolt Norton.

In September, Kahagas participated in the FIP Heavyweight Championship tournament, making the second round before being eliminated by Rainman.

On July 16, 2005, Kahagas made his debut for Coastal Championship Wrestling, losing to Dok Rivers.

After two unsuccessful attempts at the champion Joey Machete, Kahagas finally beat him for the title on September 16.

Kahagas made his debut in Florida Underground Wrestling (FUW) on November 2, 2010, defeating Jimmy Whiplash.

On April 6, 2012, he successfully defended his championship against NWA World Heavyweight Champion "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce.

On November 2, 2012, Kahagas won a 9 Way Elimination match on a Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators event to win the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

[8] On April 20, Kahagas defeated Byron Wilcott to win the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship.