6-time WWE World Champion remembers Brodie Lee (Luke Harper); sends heartfelt message

A former six-time WWE World Champion recently shared a heartfelt message in remembrance of the late Brodie Lee (fka Luke Harper). The duo were colleagues in both AEW and the Stamford-based promotion.

It's been almost five years since the world of wrestling mourned the loss of a great wrestler in Brodie Lee. Previously known as Luke Harper, Lee joined AEW in March 2020. The Exalted One is best remembered for his brutal rivalry with Cody Rhodes in the Jacksonville-based promotion. For those unaware, Lee died from complications caused by Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, but the star made a lasting impact on many lives while he was alive, including his former colleague Chris Jericho.

Jericho, a former WWE Undisputed Champion, two-time WCW Champion, and three-time World Heavyweight Champion, recently remembered Lee by posting a photo of him on his Instagram story. In the picture, Jericho is shown performing an Enziguri on Lee during their time in World Wrestling Entertainment. Along with the image, Y2J also shared that he missed his friend.

"MISS YOU MY FRIEND," wrote Jericho.

Jericho remembers Lee on Instagram [Image credit: the star's Instagram story]

WWE legend Chris Jericho shares a photo with another legend

Amid his absence from AEW, their inaugural World Champion and wrestling legend, Chris Jericho, has been active on social media.

Recently, there have been rumors about Jericho being on his way back to the sports entertainment juggernaut. Amid these rumors, the veteran has been active on social media and recently shared a photo of himself on Instagram meeting up with singing legend Paul McCartney.

"Made a new friend tonight….," Jericho wrote.

You can check out his Instagram post here.

Meanwhile, Jericho last competed in AEW in April of this year at Double or Nothing. Amid the swirling rumors of an impending return to WWE, it will be interesting to see if Y2J ever returns to the Tony Khan-led promotion.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Sayantan Niyogi