On February 14, 2009, Super Crazy made his return to International Wrestling Association in Puerto Rico where he won the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship for a third time by defeating Joe Bravo. Super Crazy held the title until May 16, 2009 where he lost the title to Rick Stanley at IWA's "Juicio Final" Show. On May 2, 2009, he challenged Blue Demon Jr. for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on an event in Tyler, Texas, but was defeated. Super Crazy received a second shot at the World title on August 9, 2009 in a match that also included Oliver John but once again came up short