“Still Can’t Believe Jay Is Dead”: Six Months After Jay Briscoe’s Tragic Demise, AEW Gives a ‘Deserving’ Tribute to the Briscoe Brothers, Fans Get Emotional

The passing of any wrestler is a massive blow to the wrestling community. When it is someone who was as loved as Jay Briscoe, it’s heartbreaking. Pro wrestling has always had its way of remembering wrestlers gone too soon. Thanks to a recent announcement, the late Jay Briscoe who tragically passed earlier this year in an accident, will continue to live on in fans’ memory.

The Briscoe brothers have had their fair share of ups and downs in Pro wrestling. They enjoyed fruitful stints in Impact, Ring of Honor (ROH), Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Jay Briscoe never had the opportunity to wrestle at AEW although his brother Mark gained the chance to make his debut in the promotion after Jay’s untimely demise. During the January 25th edition of AEW Dynamite, Mark Briscoe defeated Jay Lethal on his debut. In a touching gesture, the entire locker room came out to honor Jay by celebrating Mark’s win.

The promotion is once again granting another chance for wrestling fans to cherish the brothers at an upcoming launch that will allow them to live on in the hearts of young fans.

AEW’s new line of Jay Briscoe and Mark’s action figures

Pro wrestling merchandise is an excellent form of remembering fallen heroes. This also serves to honor their legacy and contribution to the sport. AEW recently announced that the late Jay Briscoe and his brother Mark will get their line of action figures. The Jazwares Vault online retail store, in collaboration with AEW, will be adding made-to-order The Briscoe Brothers action figures to their following lineup in memory of Jay’s untimely passing.

AEW and most pro wrestling companies often release new action figures for wrestlers who have passed away. They keep their memory alive and pass it on to the next generation of wrestling fans. Jay Briscoe has had memorable matches in many wrestling promotions; it is the best way to honor his legacy.

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Jay Briscoe passed away in a car accident in Laurel, Delaware, on the 17th of January, 2023. The tweet from AEW President Tony Khan about the 38-year-old wrestler’s passing shocked the wrestling community. Along with his brother Mark, the duo re-invented tag-team wrestling. The last match before the tragic passing featured Jay Lyon and Midas Black, who defeated the Briscoe Brothers in a Best Two Out of Three Falls match to become the new champions.

The wrestling fraternity received the news with open arms after they were reminded of the legacy of Jay Briscoe.

AEW’s heartfelt gesture receives plaudits from wrestling fans

Just days after Jay Briscoe’s unfortunate death, Mark Briscoe paid tribute to his late brother at an emotional AEW Dynamite main event. Mark came out holding the tag team belts to face off against long-time friend and foe Jay Lethal. Using his brother’s signature finisher, he won the match. Following the emotionally charged win, the entire roaster came out to show support. The show closed with a compelling image of the whole roster celebrating the life and legacy of Jay Briscoe.

Now after AEW’s announcement of actions figures for Mark and the late Jay Briscoe, fans poured their heartwarming reactions to the news.

Here are a few fan reactions to the announcement.

Fans still find it hard to process Jay Briscoe’s untimely demise.

Most fans are ready to get the figures.

They have tons of choices for the action figure looks.

Even people who do not buy action figures are ready to get them.

The Briscoe Brothers were well respected in the wrestling community thanks to their tag teamwork in multiple promotions. Together they held 19 titles across all promotions they worked at and 15 World Tag Team Championships. They two have been celebrated for their work and contribution to pro wrestling, and they will continue to live on in our memories.

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