Xavier Woods took part in an eight-man tag match on this week’s Monday Night Raw with Kofi Kingston, Riddle, Jeff Hardy and the four members of The Hurt Business. As the four faces gathered to do a backstage promotion before the game, fans quickly saw Woods wearing a black bracelet with the word “Brodie” written on the front. The band is a reference to Brodie Lee, formerly known as Luke Harper, who tragically died over the weekend at the age of 41.
Woods was just one of many who managed to sneak in references to the former intercontinental champion all night, including Drew McIntyre and Tom Phillips. WWE opened the show with a quick graphic in honor of Lee.
Xavier Wood bracelet. ❤️❤️❤️ #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/HB31zfpI1S
– Jessi Davin (@jessithebuckeye) December 29, 2020
At the end of the match, Woods nailed Lee’s disc cord while shouting “Yes! Yes! Yes!”
YES! YES! YES! ♥ ️#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/ZrJmxcgs3X
– WWE a BT Sport (@btsportwwe) December 29, 2020
AEW broke the news of Lee’s passing Saturday night and wrote in a statement: “The All Elite Wrestling family has a broken heart. In an industry full of good people, Jon Huber was exceptionally respected and loved in every way. : a fierce and captivating talent, a thoughtful mentor and simply a very kind soul who totally contradict his personality as Mr. Brodie Lee, ”the AEW statement said. “Jon’s love for his wife Amanda and children Brodie and Nolan was evident to all of us who were lucky enough to spend time with him, and we send our love and support to his beautiful family, today and Jon’s popularity among his comrades and his influence in the world of wrestling was global and transcended the AEW, so this loss will be felt by many for a long time.We had the privilege of AEW to tell Jon Huber a brother, a friend and one of ours. “
AEW President Tony Khan announced Monday that this week’s Dynamite will now serve as a special tribute show for Lee, with members of The Dark Order teaming up with some of the company’s top stars.
This Wednesday #AEWDynamite, we will celebrate the life of Jon Huber (Mr. Brodie Lee) with a show that will include tributes and a special party card dedicated to The Exalted One. Tonight is meant to pay tribute to Jon, but also to Amanda and her children Brodie (-1) and Nolan.
– Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 28, 2020