Mark Briscoe Introduces Baby Jay Briscoe After ROH Death Before Dishonor Victory

One big thing

ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe introduced his newborn son, Baby Jay Briscoe, in a post-match promo following his successful title defense at Death Before Dishonor.

Why it matters

This emotional moment highlights the Briscoe family’s resilience and pays tribute to Mark’s late brother, Jay Briscoe, who passed away in January 2023.

By the numbers

• Baby Jay, born Matthew Jamin Pugh, is Mark’s 5th son and 8th child overall
• He was born in April 2024, over a year after Jay Briscoe’s passing
• Mark Briscoe has been ROH World Champion since April 7, 2024

The details

• Mark Briscoe defeated Roderick Strong at Death Before Dishonor on July 26, 2024
• The match has been praised as one of the best of the year
• Briscoe fought through blood loss and pain, having competed in AEW’s Blood and Guts match just two days earlier

What they’re saying

Mark Briscoe, in his post-match promo:

“Roderick Strong, ain’t nothing changed … what they say? The more things change, the more they stay the same. Here we are 20 some odd years in and you’re just as tough as ever, you’re just as nice as ever boy, you can go, still can go. But all I’m saying is buddy, good fight but you’re looking at the champ.”

The big picture

The introduction of Baby Jay Briscoe symbolizes the continuation of the Briscoe legacy in professional wrestling, honoring the memory of Jay Briscoe while celebrating the family’s future.

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