Mark Briscoe is set for AEW debut in a tribute match to his late brother, Jay Briscoe, on the January 25 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Tragically, the wrestling world lost Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh) in a car accident on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Jay's brother, Mark, is slated to make his AEW Dynamite debut on January 25 against one of his brother's most significant rivals in Ring of Honor, Jay Lethal.
Tony Khan announced this match on Twitter, noting that it would be seen as a tribute in honor of the former Ring of Honor World Champion.
Tomorrow 1/25
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 24, 2023
Lexington KY
Live on TBS
8pm ET/7pm CT
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
Mark Briscoe vs Jay Lethal
Requested by both men to celebrate the life + legacy of the late great
Jay Briscoe on his 39th birthday,
his longtime friend/rival Jay Lethal vs his brother Mark Briscoe pic.twitter.com/uzeQ0L4t5h
Jay and Mark Briscoe never officially appeared on AEW television despite being under contract to Tony Khan and Ring of Honor. Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp reported that the new bosses at Warner Bros. Discovery gave AEW permission to book Mark Briscoe.
I'm told the new bosses at WBD gave AEW the permission to book Mark Briscoe on Dynamite.
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) January 24, 2023
Mark Briscoe will get to honor Jay Briscoe this week.
Fans can see the full card for the January 25 AEW Dynamite below:
AEW Dynamite (1/25)
- TNT Championship: Darby Allin (with Sting) vs. Buddy Matthews (with Julia Hart)
- Jay Briscoe Tribute Match: Mark Briscoe vs. Jay Lethal
- Britt Baker vs. Toni Storm vs. Ruby Soho
- Ethan Page & Matt Hardy vs. JungleHOOK ("Jungle Boy" Jack Perry & HOOK)
- Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara vs. Ricky Starks & Action Andretti
- Bryan Danielson vs. Brian Cage
- Family Therapy with The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens), Billy Gunn, and The Gunns (Austin & Colten Gunn)
Unfortunately, Jay Briscoe's daughters were also hurt in the car accident. At this link, fans can see the most recent update on their condition, including a statement from Mark Briscoe.
Fightful will have live coverage of AEW Dynamite as it airs on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
