He started for OVW , by defeating Atlas DaBone , and in the following months began a rivalry with K.C. James Hager began teaming with a multitude of opponents to feud with James and his tag team partner Cassidy James . He debuted for the promotion by defeating Atlas DaBone , and in the following months began a feud with K.C. James . Hager began teaming with a multitude of opponents to feud with James and his tag team partner Cassidy James .