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Having risen to the top of the promotion, Collins was determined to make a name for herself throughout the industry, issuing challenges to catfighting and apartment wrestling champions across the globe. Unfortunately, the day after she won the title, the promotion went out of business and Collins was out of work.

In 2003, Collins contacted Apartment Championship Wrestling asking for a tryout. After interviewing her, the ACW talent coordinator recommended that the promotion pass on signing her. Cassidy responded by issuing taunts and threats towards ACW competitors as well as then President Tanako X. X vowed never to allow her in the promotion. Two years later, new President Masahiro X signed Collins to a contract, rubbing the signing in Tanako's face.