On the February 16, 2015 episode of "Raw", O'Neil made a face turn and reformed the Prime Time Players with Darren Young, effectively disbanding Slater Gator. Later that night, Slater stated on social media, "I'm going to start focusing on ME!!! I'm better on my own ... It's about time I get what I deserve," cementing their breakup. Shortly afterwards, Slater debuted a shorter haircut. At WrestleMania 31, Slater competed in the 30-man Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which was won by Big Show. Slater returned to the scenes on the April 20, 2015 edition of "Raw" when he was at catering, only to receive an "RKO" through the table by Randy Orton. On the May 28, 2015 edition of "Superstars", Slater picked up a victory against Adam Rose. Slater would appear mostly on "Superstars" and "Main Event" losing to the likes of Fandango, Neville, R-Truth, and Zack Ryder. Slater started appearing on "Raw", trying to answer John Cena's United States Championship Open Challenge, but was denied each week.