 He then started a win streak, defeating The Shard, Grizzly Redwood, Tim Donst, and Lancelot Bravado in singles matches.On September 14, The Stranger entered the 2012 King of Trios tournament, teaming with Osaka Pro Wrestling representative Mihara and Tito Santana.The trio was, however, defeated in their first round match by The Spectral Envoy (Frightmare, Hallowicked and UltraMantis Black), who went on to win the entire tournament.