In 2008, Wheeljack rode into battle atop a towering Dinobot, and ordered the group to attack Optimus Prime, who had disrespected the mad scientist in the past. The group instead turned on itself and scattered into the wilds of Cybertron, leaving several of their ranks dead in the stampede. A scramble then ensued, with the Autobots and Decepticons each trying to gain control of the Dinobots. Blazter captured Snoop, Wheeljack recaptured Swoop, and Soundwave captured Slugfest and Overkill.