NECW Triple Crown Champion “Enforcer” Max Bauer came to the ring to address the fans on his injuries suffered at the hands of “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion. Bauer hinted at potential retirement, but then said that he was fighting at Birthday Bash 9 and hoped it would be Arion across the ring from him. He also referenced that fact that if he interfered in the main event, he would be stripped of the championship and suspended, but that as soon as the match was over, Alex Arion had better watch out.