BlackJack Marciano was scheduled to enter the tournament as Eddie Kingston's partner, but had to pull out due to an injury.
The teams of The Dark Breed (Hallowicked and UltraMantis Black) and Angel de Fuego and Equinox were scheduled to enter the tournament, however, UltraMantis Black had to pull out due to an injury, while Angel de Fuego no-showed the event.
[10][11] This time only 12 teams entered the tournament, with the finals being scheduled to be contested under three-way elimination match rules.
[10] On March 8, 2013, Chikara announced that the first Tag World Grand Prix in four and a half years would be taking place on May 18 in Chicago, Illinois.
[13][15] The 2014 Tag World Grand Prix was held by Chikara's sister promotion Wrestling is Fun!
[18][19] Hermit Crab and Rock Lobster were scheduled to wrestle in the tournament, but due to an injury, they were replaced by Le Tabarnak de Team (Mathieu St-Jacques and Thomas Dubois).