Val Soul got his big break into wrestling with the Hardcore Wrestling League (HWL). Val came in as a running mate to 3 guys who were in a stable called the "Players Club" Val won his first tag team title with his partner Jinx within his first month at HWL. It was not long after that the Players Club won the first ever "Stable title" and held onto that title for the better part of 3 years. During those years Val won the Hardcore Title 5 times, the World Title 3 times and won the Tag titles 1 more time. Then, in defense of his World title Val was forced into a very dangerous match. A match that would try and end his carrier.