Subhojeet Mukherjee on July 10, 2025
Jay Briscoe’s tragic passing in 2023 left a void that simply can never be filled by anyone in the business. Mark Briscoe was obviously deeply affected by his passing and now Briscoe has revealed that he considered quitting wrestling after his brother’s demise.
While speaking during a Player’s Tribune special, Mark Briscoe revealed that after his brother passed away, he thought about quitting professional wrestling for good. But within just a few hours, he realized he couldn’t do it.
Mark knew Jay Briscoe would have been upset if he walked away, because his brother would want him to keep going, keep doing what he loved, and push himself to achieve even more.
“When he passed, at first I thought I was going to just quit wrestling. It didn’t take long, you know, maybe a matter of a few hours when I was like, I can’t quit wrestling. Jamin would, he would be p***** if I quit wrestling. He wants me to carry on and to keep on doing my thing and to even do more and do better.”
For Mark Briscoe, wrestling has become a form of therapy. Being able to perform well in the ring and in his work makes him feel like he’s honoring the Briscoe Brothers’ legacy and everything they stood for.
“Wrestling is like my therapy. If I can perform well in the wrestling ring and in my work, then I feel like I’m doing justice to the Briscoe Brothers.”
Mark Briscoe even revealed the text Jay Briscoe sent him on the day of his passing. Nevertheless, Mark Briscoe will continue to honor his brother’s legacy by continuing to compete at the very best level and he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
How has Mark Briscoe’s journey inspired you, and what do you think is the best way to honor Jay Briscoe’s incredible legacy? Sound off in the comments.
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July 10, 2025 1:35 pm
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