Despite achieving some success in the tag ranks, most notably winning the WAR I-J Heavyweight Tag Team Championship in July from Jado and Gedo and two more reigns as Open the Triangle Gate champion with CIMA and Susumu, Ryo continued to slide further in rank.
Ryo had some success in tag ranks, including victories over Jado and Gedo for the WAR I-J Heavyweight Tag Team Championship and two more reigns as Open the Triangle Gate champion alongside CIMA and Susumu. However, his overall ranking still decreased.