38-year-old wrestler Jay Briscoe dies in a car accident

Ring of Honor wrestler Jay Briscoe was killed in a car accident in Delaware at the age of 38. His real name is Jamin Pugh, and with Mark he was a member of the Briscoe brothers, who had dominated the RoH scene for the past 20 years and formed the world champion tag team.

The announcement was made on Twitter by Tony Khan, the owner of All Elite Wrestling who bought Ring of Honor last year. “Unfortunately, Jamin Pugh has passed away”, Khan wrote. “Known to fans as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the first show to today. Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH and reigned like champions. We will do everything we can to support his family. Rest in peace Jamie.”

Two children were in the car with Briscoe when the tragedy occurred around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, and one is in critical condition, according to the Wrestling Observer. According to Ringside News, a woman riding in another car also died.

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A few hours earlier, a photo had been shared of Briscoe and his brother celebrating their 13-year reign as tag team champions. Triple Hposted the wrestling legend of rival organization WWE online from Briscoe: “An incredible artist who has created a deep bond with wrestling fans around the world. My condolences to Jay Briscoe’s family and friends.”

Fellow WWE star Matt Hardy tweeted: “Heard this tragic news while flying. I am devastated that Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh) tragically passed away today. I was honored to work with him many times. I loved Jay. Jay was SO real. Jay loved his wife and kids more than anything and we shared that bond. I am heartbroken for his family.”

AEW’s Kyle O’Reilly tweeted: “Jay Briscoe was the real deal. I was always amazed how someone could be so intimidating one minute and so warm and generous the next. He gave so much to the company and his family and I am eternally grateful to have known him. Condolences and love to Mark and his family. love you brother.”

Extremely classy move by WWE for paying respect to Jay Briscoe #WWENXT 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/QvPVZBLcep

— Public Enemies podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) January 18, 2023

RoH said in a statement: “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.”

TRADITIONS FLOW IN

Jay’s life has been honored with tributes from the wrestling community. All Elite Wrestling backstage interviewer Renee Paquette wrote: “Devastating news. My heart breaks for Jay Briscoe’s family.” The two brothers who make up the current Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Jimmy and Jey Uso wrote: “RIP to the homie Jay Briscoe.”

“Condolences to the [sic] your family. Rest in paradise uso.” Impact wrestling star Josh Alexander added: “One of the nicest, funniest, genuine and talented men I’ve ever met. All we ever talked about was our families. RIP Jay Briscoe.” Vic Joseph and Booker T, two WWE NXT commentators, alluded to Jay’s passing on air.

“Booker, we have just been made aware of tragic news within the wrestling community that Jay Briscoe has passed away,” said Joseph. “We would like to take this moment to extend our condolences to his friends and family.” WWE Hall of Fame inductee and Senior Vice President of Talent Development Shawn Michaels tweeted: “On behalf of the @WWENXT community, I would like to extend our condolences to the Briscoe family for their loss.”

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