They were again defeated by The Usos on the July 8, 2011 episode of "SmackDown", having a visible disagreement and argument in the ring following the match. On the July 15, 2011 episode of "SmackDown", Slater started a feud with Gabriel when he verbally berated him saying that Gabriel was holding him down. That same night, Slater lost to Gabriel. At Money in the Bank on July 17, he and Gabriel participated in the SmackDown Money in the Bank ladder match, which was won by Daniel Bryan. On October 17, WWE suspended Slater due to a Wellness Violation for 30 days.