Sky would make a full time return even defeating Heritage champion Peter Avalon in a non-title match to secure a shot at the 2016 Red Carpet Rumble. Despite coming close many times Sky was unsuccessful in defeating Avalon. In September 2016 at Milestone Sky would pin Willie Mack after a knee strike to secure the victory. He would then go on to chase Bateman for the television title finally capturing it for a record third time in early 2017. Sky would successfully defend the title against David Starr at CZW in April and then defeat Ricky Mandel at Coastline Clash. His reign would come to an end when the returning Rocky Romero defeated Sky in an open door challenge. The rematch took place at the 2017 Red Carpet Rumble. The match was declared a no-contest when both men battled on the outside of the ring knocking down referees and announcing table equipment.