Before this APW Above the Law Title match, APW Commissioner Gabe Ramirez came to the ring and let Robert Thompson know that even though this was an Above the Law match, the only one that would be Above the Law would be Cheerleader Melissa. Ramirez said that if Thompson cheats, he will lose the match and be forced to hand the gold over to Melissa. On the other hand, Melissa could use any tactics she wished and not be DQed. The fans loved this decision, and so did Melissa.