Skilled wrestler Jay Briscoe has died on the age of 38 in an auto accident in Laurel, Delaware on Tuesday.
AEW proprietor Tony Khan introduced the tragic information on Twitter Tuesday, writing, ‘Sadly, Jamin Pugh has handed away,’ utilizing the wrestler’s actual title.
‘Recognized to followers as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the primary present till at the moment,’ Khan stated. ‘Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this present day. We’ll do no matter we are able to to help his household. Relaxation In Peace Jamin.’
The newest: Skilled wrestler Jay Briscoe died on the age of 38 in an auto accident in Laurel, Delaware on Tuesday. He was pictured in 2019 in NYC
The information was confirmed by the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, who stated the accident came about at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Meltzer reported that ‘two kids [were] hospitalized’ within the accident, and that his brother Mark Briscoe, 38, ‘was not within the automotive with him.’
In keeping with an emergency log obtained by the wrestling outlet Ringside Information, a girl in one other automobile died on the scene of the accident, and it was ‘believed that Jay Briscoe’s daughter was additionally within the wreck.’
Sources advised the outlet that ‘they had been on their means again from a cheerleading competitors on the time, because the report referred to a ‘essential pediatric;’ one other individual was reported to be in essential situation within the wake of the accident.
CBS affiliate WBOC stated that ‘because of the tragic incident, the Laurel Faculty District say they’re closing faculties on Wednesday, Jan. 18,’ and that ‘faculties will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 19.’
In keeping with an emergency log obtained by the wrestling outlet Ringside Information, it was ‘believed that Jay Briscoe’s daughter was additionally within the wreck’ as he was taking her to a cheerleading competitors
The late grappler was in a tag group together with his brother Mark Briscoe, 38, (L)
The wrestler was seen working together with his daughter on cheerleading strikes in April of 2020
The brothers had been seen collectively in a tweet posted earlier Tuesday
The grappler, who was in a tag group together with his brother Mark, was effectively remembered by his squared circle colleagues within the wake of his tragic passing.
Wrestling legend Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque tweeted, ‘An unbelievable performer who created a deep reference to wrestling followers throughout the globe. My condolences to the household and buddies of Jay Briscoe.’
Wrestling icon and NXT head Shawn Michaels stated, ‘On behalf of the @WWENXT neighborhood, I want to categorical our condolences to the Briscoe household for his or her loss.’
Dax Harwood, one half of the FTR tag group with Money Wheeler, shared a shot following a tag group match his FTR group had towards the Briscoe brothers. The 2 groups had a collection of lauded matches with each other final 12 months.
Briscoe, whose actual title is Jamin Pugh, was a 13-time ROH tag champion
The information was confirmed by the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, who stated the accident came about at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday
Wrestling legend Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque tweeted, ‘An unbelievable performer who created a deep reference to wrestling followers throughout the globe. My condolences to the household and buddies of Jay Briscoe’
Wrestling icon and NXT head Shawn Michaels stated, ‘On behalf of the @WWENXT neighborhood, I want to categorical our condolences to the Briscoe household for his or her loss’
Wrestling vet Frankie Kazarian stated, ‘I can not even start to course of this proper now, I cherished every little thing about my buddy Jay Briscoe. His ardour. His drive. His presence. Our wars within the ring. Most significantly, how a lot he cherished his household. I’m actually sick to my abdomen.’
Wrestler Christopher Daniels known as the late wrestler ‘one of many hardest males I ever had the privilege of sharing a hoop with, in addition to being an incredible brother, father, and man.’
He continued: ‘I’m so completely satisfied to have had the chance to know him and wrestle him as usually as I did. Relaxation in Peace, Jay, I like you.’
Briscoe’s colleague Dax Harwood shared a shot following a tag group match his FTR group had towards the Briscoe brothers
Briscoe was effectively remembered by his squared circle colleagues within the wake of his tragic passing
ECW legend Tommy Dreamer stated he knew ‘Briscoe since he was a fan,’ and ‘watched him develop into a tremendous wrestler, greatest tag group & realest promo man.
He added: ‘I used to be going to textual content him yesterday about the price of eggs and I didnt … I want I did … At any time when I noticed them I would say Luv me some Briscoes,’ including, ‘Prayers for his household.’
The WWE’s Uso brothers stated, ‘RIP to the homie Jay Briscoe. Condolences to the your loved ones. Relaxation in paradise uso.’
Brandi Rhodes stated she was ‘deeply saddened to listen to of the lack of Jay Briscoe,’ including that ‘he was at all times the kindest to me throughout my time in ROH.’
She continued: ‘My coronary heart goes out to all the household. I haven’t got the precise phrases however I simply needed to say that he was such an excellent man.’
Brian ‘The Blue Meanie’ Heffron stated that information of Briscoe’s demise was devastating, as he had recognized Jay since he was 15.
The wrestler was well-remembered by quite a lot of veterans within the trade
‘Him and Mark are complete sweethearts,’ he stated. Relaxation In Peace Jay Briscoe!! My coronary heart goes out to his household…..so unhappy…..’
Sean ‘X-Pac’ Waltman stated, ‘Identical to everybody else, I am heartbroken to study of Jay Briscoe’s passing. I’ve at all times loved sharing a locker room with he & his brother Mark. Extremely variety & respectful. Sending all my like to Mark & their household.’
Chelsea Inexperienced stated she was ‘grateful’ to have recognized Briscoe, recalling their experiences in ROH.
‘One of many first faces to greet me & make me really feel welcomed on my first day of ROH was Jay Briscoe,’ Inexperienced stated. ‘My coronary heart hurts for his brother, his spouse, his kids and all those that cherished him. I’m grateful I used to be in a position to know you Jay… If solely briefly.’
Social media was flooded with tributes to the late wrestler and his character from his luminaries within the trade
The wrestler was remembered by organizations he had competed in comparable to ROH and NWA.
ROH stated, ‘It’s with a heavy coronary heart that we mourn the tragic passing of Jamin Pugh, recognized to wrestling followers around the globe as Jay Briscoe. Our ideas are together with his household, his buddies, and his followers.
The NWA stated, ‘The complete NWA sends our prayers to the buddies, household and followers of Jay Briscoe. An amazingly proficient man that all of us are honored to have labored with.’
The wrestler was remembered by organizations he had competed in comparable to ROH and NWA