In the span of nine months, two of Haas' closest friends from World Wrestling Entertainment -- Eddie "Umaga" Fatu and Lance Cade -- have died after battles with substance abuse. Haas also was released by WWE in February, ending almost a decade with a company that he claims never delivered upon a promised promotional push in recent years.

But while transitioning to a career outside of wrestling, Haas started to regain his love of the business working weekends on the independent circuit. He then was given an opportunity he couldn't decline: The chance to re-form his "World's Greatest Tag Team" pairing with best friend and fellow WWE castoff Shelton Benjamin in Ring of Honor Wrestling. They will team Sept. 11 against "The Kings of Wrestling" Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli on ROH's "Glory by Honor IX" Internet pay-per-view show emanating from New York City.

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