On 23 January 2015 episode of "Impact Wrestling", Spud won the Feast or Fired match with an opportunity for the TNA X Division Championship. On 13 March episode of "Impact Wrestling", Spud's feud with Carter ended in a Hair vs. Hair match, which Spud lost. The following week on 20 March episode of "Impact Wrestling", Spud defeated Low Ki to win the X Division Championship. On 27 March episode of "Impact Wrestling", he successfully defended his title against Low Ki in a rematch. On 1 May episode of "Impact Wrestling", Spud lost his X Division Championship against Kenny King in a ladder match, also involving Tigre Uno and Mandrews. However, Spud won the title back on 29 May episode of "Impact Wrestling" during a Gauntlet match.