The wrestling world is unfortunately mourning at the moment as Jay Briscoe, real name Jamin Pugh, has passed away at the age of 38. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed the news when he posted the following on Twitter:
“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”
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— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 18, 2023
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Jay Briscoe unfortunately lost his life in a car accident on Tuesday afternoon.
“Tony Khan tweeted the death of Jay Briscoe in an auto accident. Two people in car died in an accident at 5:30 p.m. in Laurel, Maryland. Just horribly tragic news.”
Tony Khan tweeted the death of Jay Briscoe in an auto accident. Two people in car died in an accident at 5:30 p.m. in Laurel, Maryland. Just horribly tragic news.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe is a 13 time ROH Tag Team Champion and was one half of the current tag team champions with Mark Briscoe. He is also a former ROH Six Man Tag Team Champion and former ROH World Champion. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.
Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
