Daniels returned to Ring of Honor on April 3, 2010, at its second live pay-per-view, The Big Bang!, challenging Davey Richards to a match. On May 7, at "Civil Warfare", Daniels defeated Kevin Steen in his return match and so took his #2 spot in the Pick 6 standings. The following day, at "Supercard Of Honor V", Daniels defeated ROH World Television Champion and Richards' tag team partner, Eddie Edwards, in a non-title match. On May 21, Daniels participated in his first "Ring of Honor Wrestling" taping, teaming with Roderick Strong in a losing effort against The American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards).