In 1994, he was named Rookie of the Year in the United States Wrestling Association promotion out of Memphis.
He also had a reign as NAASW North American Heavyweight champion in Jonesboro, Arkansas, beating Cactus Jack, and as USWA Unified World Heavyweight champion, beating Jerry Lawler.
SAW had the privilege of wrestling at local elementary schools throughout the San Diego area helping to raise money for military and underprivileged children.
SAW also performed at many of the street fairs every year in the local communities and yearly at the Christmas Party that The Nice Guys of San Diego sponsored for the children of San Diego and military families.
Mike Rapada's vision was to create family friendly professional wrestling shows.