We don't know who backed out. Roger said that Loaded backed out, but Roger says a lot of things. He says that Bitcoin Cash is the real Bitcoin for instance which is clearly not true.
True to say Ver has said many strange things in the past including praising MtGox when everyone thought it was going to sink he stated it was doing fine!
It would be better if Loaded got back and replied after all he started the thread and did not respond here when Ver make accusations againt him.