Following a talent trading agreement with the FWA, Spud made his first US appearance in April 2006, competing for Ring of Honor during their two-night "Weekend of Champions" shows. Spud appeared during ROH's first tour of shows in the UK in August 2006, "Unified" and "Anarchy in the UK". He competed under the FWA banner during the British Under 23's Championship event, being FWA's entry into the tournament to crown the first champion under 23 years of age. However, Spud lost to the tournament's eventual winner Sam Slam in the first round.