Its been five years since the wrestling world lost one of its most beloved stars, Brodie Leeand at a WWE live event in Rochester, New York, his former tag team partner Erick Rowan made sure his legacy was honored in the best way.
During the live event in Brodie Lees hometown, fans began chanting the late wrestlers name. Rowan, visibly moved, stepped up to the mic and delivered a deeply emotional tribute to his longtime friend and former tag team partner.
The tribute didnt end there. Rowan recalled a heartfelt memory Lee once shared about one of his favorite local spots.
And then, in a moment that left fans in chills, Rowan connected Brodies memory to that of another fallen brotherBray Wyatt.
Brodie Lee tragically passed away on December 26, 2020, due toidiopathic pulmonary fibrosis a rare and incurable condition that causes scarring of the lungs, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. He was just 41 years old.
Whether performing as Luke Harper in WWE or Brodie Lee in AEW, Hubers legacy lives on through the countless tributes, charity work and stories from those who knew him best. And in that ring in Rochester, his presence was felt once againloud, proud, and emotional.
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