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Jay Briscoe unfortunately passed away on January 17, 2023, ending his wrestling career at only 38 years old. Surprisingly, last night's AEW Dynamite was not dedicated to the star, reportedly due to WarnerMedia. In response, fans took to social media to vent their anger.
Despite being two of the biggest stars in Ring of Honor, The Briscoes never appeared on AEW television even after Tony Khan purchased ROH. Jay Briscoe also notably held the ROH World Championship on two occasions, making their exclusion a puzzling affair.
Fans initially speculated that it was down to controversial tweets made by Jay Briscoe years ago. According to Dave Meltzer, those social media posts were exactly why Tony Khan was not allowed to tribute Dynamite to the late star, as the higher-ups in WarnerMedia allegedly forbade him.
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Upon hearing the news, fans were almost universally appalled by WarnerMedia, and many voiced harsh opinions on the matter. Most Twitter users pointed out that Jay had made amends for his comments, and questioned how Warner could maintain their stance even in light of his death.
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Details on the vehicle accident have also since been made public, making the situation even more tragic. Jay's brother, Mark Briscoe, celebrated his 38th birthday only yesterday (18 January), making his passing all the more tragic for the family.
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Tony Khan still managed to have a tribute show dedicated to the memory of Jay Briscoe
While AEW was unfortunately only allowed to have a brief graphic alongside mentions and armbands, Tony Khan still put on a memorial Ring of Honor show for the late star. Shortly after Dynamite concluded, Khan took to social media to share the details with hopeful fans.
"Thank you all watching Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite on TBS tonight! We're just getting started, we have a great live show for you all, + after the live show we'll film a special ROH tribute to the late great Jay Briscoe which will be available soon free to everyone on Honor Club," Khan tweeted.
For any fans who are not subscribed to Honor Club, Tony Khan noted that the episode will be posted on the Ring of Honor YouTube channel where it will be available for free.
Despite having his pro wrestling career and life tragically cut short at only 38 years old, Jay Briscoe has undoubtedly had a major effect on the industry that rippled much further than fans might have believed before his passing.
