Multiple stars and veterans across AEW and WWE share heartfelt reactions to Mark Briscoe's inaugural Dynamite match
On tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, Jay Briscoe's brother, Mark Briscoe, made his debut for the promotion. Several members of the wrestling world reacted to the match.
Tony Khan revealed via Twitter that Mark Briscoe and Jay Lethal both requested that they wrestle each other to pay their respects to the former two-time ROH World Champion.
Jay Lethal and Mark Briscoe both gave everything they had. After a tough battle, Mark emerged as the victor by hitting his brother's signature move, the J-Driller.
Following the match, the locker room, along with Tony Khan and other executives, walked out to the entrance ramp and paid their respects to the 13-time ROH World Tag Team Champions.
We love you, #JayBriscoe ❤️
#AEWDynamite https://t.co/2ARzAOd74C
Former AEW World Tag Team Champion Keith Lee appreciated the wrestlers for putting up a good match and paid his respects to Jay.
"That was a little tough to watch. But proud of you guys. Big Love. #ReachForTheSky," Keith Lee tweeted.
That was a little tough to watch. But proud of you guys. Big Love. #ReachForTheSky
One-half of the Rock 'n' Roll Express, Ricky Morton, got emotional watching Lethal and Briscoe battle it out in the memory of Jay.
"Jay Lethal & Mark got this ole’ man teary eyed. 🥹 #AEWDynamite," Ricky Morton tweeted.
Jay Lethal & Mark got this ole’ man teary eyed. 🥹
#AEWDynamite
Several other stars, including Santos Escobar and Dax Harwood, also reacted to the match.
Reach for the sky, boy
#AEWDynamite
REACH FOR THE SKY BOY!!!
🏽God Bless the Briscoe / Pugh family
🙏🏽🙏🏽
#AEWDynamite
@BustedOpenRadio
I love you Jay. ❤️❤️❤️ twitter.com/aew/status/161…
Fans also paid their respects to the late Jay Briscoe and appreciated the wrestlers for honoring him on his birthday.
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