In another surprise twist, Fightful Select also reports that Briscoe was originally set to challenge Samoa Joe for the ROH World Television Championship at Death Before Dishonor. This would’ve served as a rematch of their Supercard of Honor bout, which saw Joe retain his title via referee stoppage. Those plans were ultimately scrapped as Joe was scheduled to take a step back from his in-ring duties in an effort to promote the new “Twisted Metal” series. With the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, though, Joe’s media appearances were canceled, and he was once again available to wrestle at Death Before Dishonor.

Shane Taylor and Dalton Castle were initially set to face off in the final of the ROH World Television Championship Eliminator Tournament at Death Before Dishonor. Once Joe’s ROH return was solidified, the final was expedited to the July 20 episode of “ROH on HonorClub.” Castle won that contest and will challenge Joe for his title at Death Before Dishonor Friday night.