Chris Jericho Gears Up for ROH World Championship Match Against Mark Briscoe at AEW WrestleDream

Chris Jericho is set to face Mark Briscoe for the ROH World Championship at the upcoming AEW WrestleDream event, a match that has taken a deeply personal turn. In a recent promo on the October 2 edition of AEW Dynamite, Jericho invoked the name of Briscoe’s late brother, Jay, which has significantly heightened the stakes and emotions surrounding the bout.

Jericho, known as the head of The Learning Tree, acknowledged the significance of the match and the emotional weight it carries for Mark Briscoe. He stated on “AEW Unrestricted” that Briscoe’s victory in winning the ROH Championship was crucial, especially given the shadow of his brother Jay. Jericho noted that Jay was a two-time Ring of Honor Champion and that beating Mark Briscoe would make him a two-time champion as well.

Jericho emphasized that Briscoe is fighting not just for the championship but also for the legacy of the Briscoe Brothers. Since Jay’s death, Mark has been performing at a high level as a tribute to his brother. Jericho believes this makes the match even more challenging, as he is essentially facing the entire Briscoe family’s spirit and legacy.

This match marks the first one-on-one encounter between Jericho and Briscoe, despite their long careers in wrestling. The personal and historical context of this match has generated significant interest and anticipation among wrestling fans.