In 2002, the team went their separate ways as Pitbull #1 began competing under his real name along with the nickname "The Pitbull" for Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling, where he was the company's first-ever and only two-time Heavyweight Champion as well as a one-time Tag Team Champion with Mike Kruel.
The explanation given for his departure was that The Pitbulls had broken his pelvis with a superbomb.