It was a chilly January night in Lexington, Kentucky and 8 pm couldn’t come soon enough. Mark Briscoe was ready to take on his long-time rival, Jay Lethal, in honor of his late brother and HOF partner, Jay Briscoe. Mark was excited but also anxious; this wasn’t just another match for him, it was about celebrating the life and legacy of Jay on his 39th birthday.

Hours before the match, Mark took to Twitter to thank Tony Khan for giving him the platform to honor his brother, and Sarah Riccaboni for her love and support. Now, tonight it was showtime.

The people in the arena buzzed with electricity as they awaited the match. When Mark Briscoe emerged in the arena, the crowd erupted in cheer and chanted his name – it was his time to shine. As Lethal and Briscoe squared off, the crowd hung onto each move, hoping to honor the beloved Jay Briscoe with a worthy show.

It was a long, hard fought match, and in the final moments, Mark came out the victor. After thanking everyone who tuned in, Mark reached up to the night sky thinking of Jay. It was a moment filled with emotion and love, and was sure to make those watching feel something special.

Tune into #AEWDynamite, and be sure to check out Mark Briscoe’s historic match against Jay Lethal in honor of his brother and HOF partner, Jay Briscoe.