During the introductions of the eight participants Austin Aries stopped the proceedings to say he didn’t want to face Nigel McGuiness in the opening round. After he insulted the fans Florida native Chris Jones stepped up to defend his state and challenge Aries in the opening round. Aries accepted with a slap to Jones’ face. McGuiness then told everyone he was advancing in the event when El Generico stepped forward and in his broken English challenged the ROH World champion to a match. Davey Richards joined the conversation and called out Erick Stevens saying he would kick his ass then Roderick Strong’s. Pushing and shoving ensued as Necro Butcher just stood off to the side waiting for things to settle down.