 Prior to the match, The Stranger came face-to-face with Veronica, who had just managed the Throwbacks in their first round match and who, in storyline, was impressed with the southern gentleman yet unable to recognize the man under the mask.Following the tournament, Peck continued his singles match win streak over deviAnt and Walter Eaton.Following his win over Eaton, The Stranger made a veiled challenge towards Mark Angelosetti.