The concept of America's X Cup was that it was to be defended by Team USA against challengers from around the world.

Jack Evans' departure was due to TNA and Ring of Honor cutting ties in 2004 amidst Rob Feinstein's pedophilia scandal, while Teddy Hart was released from the company following an altercation at a restaurant with CM Punk stemming from an ROH show, where Sabu had to separate the two.

Team Japan was eventually eliminated from the tournament and it came down to the United States vs. Canada vs. Mexico in an Ultimate X match.

Representing Team Canada was "The Canadian Destroyer" Captain Petey Williams.

Despite the fact that both Canada and Mexico used their Team Captains for the Ultimate X match, Team USA was represented by Captain Jerry Lynn's hand-picked selection, Chris Sabin.