Mark Briscoe, a legendary wrestler in the ROH Hall of Fame, recently opened up about the death of his brother, Jay Briscoe. In a heartfelt interview on the AEW Unrestricted podcast, Mark discussed his emotions and the tribute match he had with Jay Lethal in honor of his late brother.
On the podcast, Mark shared the moment he found out about Jay’s passing, which happened to be the day before his own birthday. He recalled seeing Jay earlier that day, where they shared laughs and Jay asked if he was ready for his big day. Little did Mark know that a few hours later, he would receive the devastating news of his brother’s death.
During the interview, Mark also revealed his conversation with Tony Khan, the CEO of AEW, about doing a tribute match. Tony reached out to Mark and expressed his support for the idea. Mark, being close friends with Jay Lethal, discussed the match with him, and they both agreed to go ahead with it. The match served as a way for Mark to honor his brother’s memory and find comfort in the wrestling ring.
Initially, Mark considered retiring from professional wrestling after Jay’s death. However, he quickly realized that Jay would be “mad as hell” if he gave up his passion. Mark decided to carry on, knowing that he was representing his brother in the physical realm while Jay remained with him in the spiritual sense.
The tribute match between Mark Briscoe and Jay Lethal held a special significance as it took place around Jay’s birthday. Mark saw it as a sign of divine timing and found comfort in the opportunity to main event a match in his brother’s honor. It provided him with a sense of peace and reassurance that everything would be alright.
Mark Briscoe has been out of action recently due to a serious knee injury, which unfortunately cost him the chance to challenge for the ROH World Championship at Death Before Dishonor. You can read more about his injury and the event here.
Mark’s interview and his reflections on Jay’s death serve as a reminder of the profound impact that loss can have on individuals, even in the world of professional wrestling. It highlights the bond between brothers and the strength that can be found in carrying on their legacy.
(H/T and transcribed by Post Wrestling)
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