Mark Briscoe transitioned to singles competition following the tragic death of his brother Jay Briscoe in 2023.
During a recent K&S WrestleFest virtual signing, Mark recalled The Briscoes’ iconic Double Dog Collar Match with FTR that took place at ROH Final Battle 2022. He said,
“Definitely one of my favorite matches in all these years. I think it was a career-defining match for my brother and myself. That was just last year, just over a year ago, so that’s 22 years into the tag team career of Dem Boyz … Since Tony Khan bought Ring of Honor, that’s kind of the most eyes we’ve probably had on us in the States anyway. We wrestled [at the] Tokyo Dome, Madison Square Garden, Arena Mexico, but that Dog Collar match, I just feel like that was another stratosphere of eyes on the match.”
Jay died in a car crash in Laurel, Delaware, on January 17, 2023, at the age of 38. The Dog Collar match at Final Battle 2022 was the penultimate match of Briscoe’s career, and the second to last one Mark wrestled with his brother.
Mark also spoke about his ‘Redneck Kung Fu’ signature moves and what makes them so effective. He said,
“At the same time not only is it a physical attribute where you’re just getting barraged from here, from there, from everywhere, at the same time you’re hearing all these noises and you’re seeing all these crazy facial features and all this crazy movement. It’s also psychological, it’s like you don’t even want to fight no more. You’re like, ‘Man, I’ve got this crazy man coming at me 100 miles per hour, and I don’t know what direction he’s coming, I don’t know what these noises are that he’s making’. So, it’s physical and it’s psychological all wrapped into one. They’re dizzy before I even touch them, and then by the time I lay hands on them they’re beyond dizzy, they’re dizzy, they’re woozy.”
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Mark Briscoe, one-half of the legendary tag team The Briscoes, has made a transition to singles competition following the tragic death of his brother Jay Briscoe in 2023. In a recent virtual signing event with K&S WrestleFest, Mark reflected on the iconic Double Dog Collar Match that he and his brother had with FTR at ROH Final Battle 2022.
Mark described the match as one of his favorites in all his years in wrestling and believed it was a career-defining moment for both him and his brother. He mentioned that the match took place just over a year ago, marking 22 years into their tag team career as Dem Boyz. Mark also acknowledged that since Tony Khan bought Ring of Honor, the Dog Collar match garnered significant attention, possibly more than any other match they had wrestled in the United States. Despite having wrestled at prestigious venues like the Tokyo Dome, Madison Square Garden, and Arena Mexico, Mark felt that the Dog Collar match brought a whole new level of attention to their work.
Tragedy struck when Jay Briscoe passed away in a car crash in January 2023 at the age of 38. The Dog Collar match at Final Battle 2022 became one of the penultimate matches of Jay’s career and the second-to-last one that Mark wrestled with his brother. It holds a special place in their journey as a tag team and serves as a lasting memory of their incredible bond.
During the virtual signing, Mark also discussed his signature moves known as ‘Redneck Kung Fu’ and what makes them so effective. He explained that these moves combine physical and psychological elements to overwhelm his opponents. The barrage of strikes, coupled with unconventional noises, facial expressions, and unpredictable movements, creates a sense of confusion and intimidation. Mark believes that this psychological aspect of his style makes his opponents reluctant to fight back, as they are unsure of what he will do next. By the time he lays hands on them, they are already disoriented and vulnerable.
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In conclusion, Mark Briscoe’s transition to singles competition after the loss of his brother Jay Briscoe has been a significant change in his wrestling career. The Dog Collar match with FTR at ROH Final Battle 2022 holds a special place in their journey as a tag team, and Mark’s ‘Redneck Kung Fu’ signature moves showcase his unique style and psychological approach to wrestling. Wrestling enthusiasts can stay informed about the latest happenings in the industry through eWrestlingNews.com and its social media platforms.