 On July 10, Omega successfully defended his title against Jon Cutler in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba.On February 28, 2009, at "Jersey City Rumble" Omega lost the JAPW Heavyweight Championship to Jay Lethal, after his associate Dan Maff turned on him, ending his reign at 357 days.Omega's next JAPW appearance took place on December 10, 2010, in a six-way elimination match for the JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship.