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ROH champion Jay Briscoe has passed away

January 17, 2023

Ring of Honor Hall of Famer Jamin Pugh, otherwise known as Jay Briscoe, has passed away at the age of 38.

ROH/AEW owner Tony Khan tweeted the shocking news Tuesday evening noting Jay’s 20 years in Ring of Honor that he (Khan) would do whatever (we) can to support his family.”

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

A 13-time World Tag Team Champion, Jay was also the reigning ROH World Tag Team Champion with his brother Mark having defeated FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) at ROH Final Battle 2022.

According to David Meltzer, Jay died as a result of a car accident Tuesday evening in Laurel, Maryland.

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

We’ll have more as soon as it becomes available.

The wrestling world pays tribute to Jay Briscoe

#WWE acknowledged the death of Jay Briscoe tonight during the #NXT broadcast. pic.twitter.com/FQXEgHLbns
— The Bottom Rope 👊 (@TMSNXBottomRope) 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

On behalf of the @WWENXT community, I would like to express our condolences to the Briscoe family for their loss.
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) January 18, 2023

RIP JAY BRISCOE
— BIG BRONSON REED (@BRONSONISHERE) January 18, 2023

I love you boys All of you pic.twitter.com/bZC5HVNTdr
— Karl Anderson (@MachineGunKA) January 18, 2023

💔 https://t.co/lVN2pnQWWi
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/alliewrestling/status/1615523828293148672?s=46&t=NsoxgZaLFf8VdGjJ2AbJOQ

Always enjoyed my time around Jay. Will be missed by so many. Rest easy. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pJmgA4rYFd
— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) January 18, 2023

Man, I just saw Jay at the last 2 ROH ppvs, and he took part in 2 of the best tag matches I've ever seen. This is unfair. RIP Jay Briscoe.
— Ariya Daivari (@AriyaDaivari) January 18, 2023

Heard this tragic news while flying. I’m DEVASTATED that Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh) tragically died today. I was honored to work with him many times. I loved Jay. Jay was SO real. Jay loved his wife & kids more than anything & we shared that bond. I’m heartbroken for his family. pic.twitter.com/c2Jki7dEp0
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 18, 2023

RIP Jay Briscoe.

You have left many great matches in Japan. You are still in the memories of Japanese fans. https://t.co/Sgfj574VbK
— Konosuke Takeshita (@Takesoup) January 18, 2023

ROH champion Jay Briscoe has passed away

The wrestling world pays tribute to Jay Briscoe

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