Ring of Honor wrestler Jay Briscoe has died, aged 38
Jay Briscoe, one half of the legendary Ring of Honor tag team The Briscoes, has passed away. He was 38 years old.
AEW CEO and Ring of Honor owner Tony Khan announced the tragic news on Twitter, writing: "Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to fans as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the first show until today.
"Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day. We'll do whatever we can to support his family. Rest In Peace Jamin."
Ring of Honor tweeted: "It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the tragic passing of Jamin Pugh, known to wrestling fans around the world as Jay Briscoe. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his fans."
Dave Meltzer, of the Wrestling Observer, reported that Briscoe passed away in a car accident in Laurel, Delaware. Delaware police have confirmed that two people died in a fatal car collision on Tuesday evening.
Briscoe and his brother Mark were the current Ring of Honor Tag Team Champions, in their 13th reign. The brothers started working for Ring of Honor in 2002, with Jay appearing on the first-ever show, and were the promotion's most enduring and decorated tag team.
It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the tragic passing of Jamin Pugh, known to wrestling fans around the world as Jay Briscoe. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his fans. pic.twitter.com/5wB6HpVY0x
— ROH - Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) January 18, 2023
In 2022, The Briscoes had a series of three matches for the ROH Tag Team Championship against FTR, the first being at Supercard of Honor in April. The last match in the series was the acclaimed Double Dog Collar match at Final Battle in December.
Jay was also a former two-time Ring of Honor World Champion and held the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship twice. Outside of ROH, the Briscoes held the IWGP Tag Team Championship in NJPW and the Impact World Tag Team Championship.
In 2022, The Briscoes were inducted into the ROH Hall of Fame.
On Twitter wrestlers from ROH, AEW, WWE, and beyond paid tribute to Jay. WWE also paid tribute to Jay during their live broadcast of NXT on Tuesday evening.
We here at Digital Spy send our condolences to the family and friends of Jamin Pugh.
I’ve been in tears since I heard the news. I just don’t have the words. Rest in Peace Jay.
— Daniel “Cash” Wheeler (@CashWheelerFTR) January 18, 2023
Jay was one of a kind.
I traveled often with Jay and Mark. We couldn't have been more different but that's what made our friendship something I'll cherish forever.
He'd give you the shirt off his back, his last dime. He was so proud of his kids. Loved his family so much. https://t.co/NhWZ0rEnJp— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) January 18, 2023
I am incredibly sad and heartbroken over the loss of Jay Briscoe. Words can not describe the kindness that he and his family has shown mine. Jay was one of the toughest men I have ever met but he had a way of making everyone feel special that got to work with him. @jaybriscoe84
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) January 18, 2023
I am shocked & devastated to hear of the passing of Jay Briscoe. I can’t believe it. I’ve known him & Mark since the beginning of ROH. My heart goes out to his entire family. A son, a brother, a father, & a friend to so many. There are no words. Rest in Paradise. 🙏🏼🦅♥️ pic.twitter.com/GvUgyG5SDR
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) January 18, 2023
IMPACT is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jay Briscoe. Jay will always be remembered as a trailblazer who, with his brother Mark, left it in the ring every night. We send our sincere condolences to his family, who he loved beyond words, as well as his friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/Xtpcv9wgHy
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 18, 2023
I cannot even begin to process this right now. I loved everything about my friend Jay Briscoe. His passion. His drive. His presence. Our wars in the ring. Most importantly, how much he loved his family. I am literally sick to my stomach… pic.twitter.com/XNK5ZHlqxu
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) January 18, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about Jay Briscoe. To all my friends who were close to him, to all his fans, and to his family, I’m sending you so much strength and love. ❤️ #DemBoys
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) January 18, 2023
An incredible performer who created a deep connection with wrestling fans across the globe. My condolences to the family and friends of Jay Briscoe.
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 18, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the tragic passing of Jamin Pugh, known to wrestling fans around the world as Jay Briscoe. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his fans. pic.twitter.com/g95ID0ZnDW
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 18, 2023
Rest in Peace, Jay Briscoe 🙏🏻
— GUNTHER (@Gunther_AUT) January 18, 2023
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