On 5 September 2012, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) announced that it had completed filming of British Boot Camp that began airing on 1 January 2013, it also including Spud. Spud won the competition and earned a spot in the TNA roster. Spud made his debut on 7 February episode of "Impact Wrestling", in an interview segment that was interrupted by Robbie E and Robbie T and ended with Spud attacking Robbie E. Spud made his in-ring debut on 21 February episode of "Impact Wrestling", defeating Robbie E.