In December 2020, the passing of AEW wrestler Brodie Lee aka Luke Harper for WWE Universe saddened many fans and stars. Many of his WWE co-wrestlers like Big E, Randy Orton Bray Wyatt, Seth Rollins, Erick Rowan, etc. called him a kind and gentle human being.
Today, even two years after Lee had passed away, wrestling stars and fans remember him, particularly when a show takes place in Rochester, NY. Similarly, Rollins recently did a class act by paying Harper a tribute at a WWE event in Lee’s hometown.
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Recently, a Twitter user Ella Jay shared a video from the WWE House show in Rochester, NY. Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins took the mic and paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Brodie Lee at the show.
Rollins said, “He passed away a couple of years ago around this time and this is the first time I’ve been here with a microphone in my hand in this city to tell him how much I miss him and how much I love him.” (The arena erupts with Brodie chants)
He added, “I just wanted to say tonight was for him, every time we are in Rochester, in my heart, that means we’re here for him. It’s Saturday, and you know what that means, so do your damn thing and sing my song.”
Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) gives a tribute to the late Brodie Lee (Luke Harper) in Lee’s hometown of Rochester, NY. ❤️#WWERochester pic.twitter.com/5BEwryZXZI
— Ella Jay (@itsellajay) December 4, 2022
The Visionary and Lee majorly worked with each on two occasions in WWE. First, when The Sheild vs The Wyatt Family feud happened in 2014. The second time they worked together was as a team during the Team Cena vs Team Authority feud in the same year.
Lee left WWE in 2019 after the company released him. He made a surprise debut in AEW as the leader of The Dark Order. Unfortunately, that run was cut short as he fell ill and took a hiatus. Sadly, he passed away on December 26, 2020, while being in contract with AEW.
Upon his death, the entire wrestling fraternity, including WWE, telecasted tribute episodes for Lee. Many wrestlers shared their stories while working with Luke Harper on the independent scene, WWE and AEW.
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Fans praise Seth Rollins for his class act of paying a tribute to Brodie Lee
The former 2-time WWE Champion was a close friend of Harper. With this class act of tribute, the fans in Rochester were glad and cheered Rollins. Moreover, other fans also shared their reactions on Twitter.
Fans praise Seth Rollins for the tribute.
wow very aweosme and Rollins is a great guy
— GHWWEFAN23 (@GHWWEFAN23) December 4, 2022
@MandaLHuber Seth is awesome. What a cool tribute.
— Marc Cavalera ⚔️ (@marc_cavalera) December 4, 2022
Class. Very nice
— THE Boss Man (@BossManSays_) December 4, 2022
we do not deserve seth 🥲 https://t.co/XLppySQJ6r
— xandər 🪐 (@obLlViion) December 4, 2022
I know I do a lot of anti-Seth stuff. But that's always about his in-ring. He's a cool dude. This was great of him. https://t.co/zIo8m3ELYq
— Ultimate Bulldog 🎄#GiuliaRedBelt #RespectMayu (@UltimateBulld0g) December 4, 2022
Luke Harper aka Brodie Lee would be proud!
Brodie would be proud pic.twitter.com/tjuRIbPraH
— pwvampirequeen96 🧛🏻♀️🩸⚰️🦇🖤 (@Jessica01745152) December 4, 2022
What a moment. I’m glad he got the chance to do this https://t.co/MmlRhz6gcJ
— GoodWrestlingFan (@GoodWRSTLfan) December 4, 2022
Wish I could have been there last night. https://t.co/SXZ8cMcDxH
— Paul Pescrillo (@PaulPescrillo) December 4, 2022
Immense love for Brodie Lee by the fans.
Brodie was truly loved by everybody i miss that big man https://t.co/ngtf4SM4Rx
— ehe (@justehe) December 4, 2022
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Man I miss Brodie. This is awesome to see. https://t.co/7U352QgzuN
— 𝕄𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕖𝕝 𝔹𝕦𝕟𝕘𝕖 (@evilpenguin1981) December 4, 2022
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A week after the passing away of Brodie Lee, his son Brodie Huber joined AEW. Furthermore, Tony Khan and Cody Rhodes gave the title to his son and announced Lee the TNT Champion forever. The TNT title was the last championship “The Exalted One” ever held before losing to Rhodes.
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