Cory Havoc was a rookie wrestler when he appeared on the very first AWESOME show as an entrant in the Opportunity of a Lifetime Battle Royal. While the big brawler made a good showing for himself he was eliminated by fellow rookie Mark Modest. Havoc demanded a singles match with Modest and AWESOME officials agreed with the stipulation that the winning rookie would be granted a contract with the company. However despite Havoc's size advantage he fell victim to Modest's diamond cutter and was never seen in an AWESOME ring again.