text: World Wrestling All-Stars (2001–2002) In November and December 2001, Lawler (as Brian Christopher) wrestled in the United Kingdom and Ireland for World Wrestling All-Stars (WWA). On February 24, 2002, at the WWA pay per view "The Revolution" in the United States, Lawler wrestled WWA Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett for the title, but lost. In April 2002, at the WWA pay-per-view "The Eruption" in Australia, Lawler teamed with Ernest Miller to defeat Buff Bagwell and Stevie Ray.
  NWA Total Nonstop Action (2002–2003)
  From 2002 until 2003, he worked for NWA Total Nonstop Action as Brian Lawler. He formed a group called Next Generation with fellow second generation stars David Flair and Erik Watts. They were involved in a rivalry with Dusty Rhodes and harassed him with a replica of the NWA World Title belt that he wore when he was champion.
  World Wrestling Entertainment (2004)
  Lawler returned to WWE as Grand Master Sexay in April 12, 2004, but he was released the following month.
  Late career (2004–2017)
  In July 2007, Christopher reunited with Scotty 2 Hotty at the UWF Rock 'n' Roll Express Tag Team Tournament, after Scotty was released by WWE.
  In 2009 he worked for the Hulkamania Let the Battle Begin Tour in Australia where he teamed with Rikishi.