Landel returned to Mid-South Wrestling on March 3, 1982, defeating Bob Orton in a match held in Baton Rouge, LA. He stayed in Bill Watt's territory for the next few months, facing Rick Ferrara, Paul Orndorff, and One Man Gang. After several months in the promotion, Landell jumped to the Continental Wrestling Association on August 30, 1982. Teaming with Mike Graham, they battled Spike Huber and Mr. Electricity Steve Regal to a double countout. After several months in the CWA, Landel returned to MSW and would split time between several National Wrestling Alliance promotions, including Mid South, the CWA, and Houston Wrestling.