Nigel McGuinness pulled from ROH Death Before Dishonor title match

AEW star Nigel McGuinness has been pulled from the ROH Death Before Dishonor championship match scheduled for August 20, 2026, in Philadelphia. McGuinness was slated to face Ring of Honor Pure Champion Lee Moriarty for the title, but a decision has been made to replace him. Reports indicate that Moriarty's new opponent will likely be Katsuyori Shibata or Wheeler Yuta. McGuinness's withdrawal is tied to an injury angle, as he has been competing in the Continental Challenge Cup while reportedly dealing with an ankle injury sustained during a previous match. His last appearance in ROH was a win over Josh Woods in May 2026.

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