 The champions intentionally got themselves disqualified to retain the titles.On August 13, they participated in Carolina Cup Tag Tournament where they defeated Tommy Rich and The Punisher in the first round, The Headbangers in the semifinals and SMW Tag Team Champions Heavenly Bodies in the finals.As a result of winning the tournament, they earned a shot at the titles against Heavenly Bodies on September 1 but the champions disqualified themselves to retain the belts.