He wore special ring gear paying tribute to his son
Last week former WWE wrestler Brian Christopher died aged just 46.
He was best known for his run as Grandmaster Sexay, teaming with Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi as the hip-hop inspired faction Too Cool.
He was the son of WWE Hall of Famer and commentator Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler.
About to begin the toughest day of my life…saying goodbye to my son, Brian. pic.twitter.com/0dTExLT45y
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) August 3, 2018
Want to send a huge THANK YOU to all my Twitter friends who sent words of encouragement during the loss of my son Brian. It meant a lot. pic.twitter.com/h4uDI6hnLW
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) August 4, 2018
On Sunday, two days after Christopher’s funeral, Lawler wrestled at a USA Championship Wrestling event in Jackson Tennessee. He had been booked to appear on the show about six weeks prior, but chose to honour it, wrestling current WWE star James Elsworth.
Lawler paid tribute to his late son, wearing part of his old ring gear.
.@JerryLawler wore his son’s vest to the ring as a tribute tonight for his match with @realellsworth. #RIPBrianChristopherLawler pic.twitter.com/Da5Cxf3iMv
— Dinner With The King (@DinnerWithKing) August 6, 2018
@JerryLawler paying homage to his son Brian Christopher by wearing one of Brian’s Grand Master Sexay vests! #ThankYouKing pic.twitter.com/QcqXRLjkad
— Robert Pace (@robMYSELFblind) August 5, 2018
Elsworth called it the most emotional match of his career.
Just wrestled the most emotional match of my career
Words can’t describe the amount of respect I have for @JerryLawler
It’s a true honor and pleasure to share the ring with him always .. pic.twitter.com/cCHoUGLwD4
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) August 5, 2018
