The wrestling world, featuring companies and talents from WWE, All Elite Wrestling, Ring Of Honor, New Japan Pro Wrestling, IMPACT Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance and more came together to share their memories and reflect on the life and legacy of Jamin Pugh, better known to wrestling fans as Jay Briscoe, who passed away yesterday at the age of 38.
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
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
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
With a broken heart, we mourn the loss of Jay Briscoe.
A Fighter, a Brother, a Father, and a Champion. Thanks for the memories.
We love you and we will never forget you.
Rest in Peace ?? pic.twitter.com/GlUnxGiW4X
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) 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
New Japan Pro-Wrestling is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jay Briscoe.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to Jay's family, friends and fans.
In memoriam:https://t.co/ouKWFRnX4b pic.twitter.com/RcvwOfwyow
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) January 18, 2023
The entire NWA sends our prayers to the friends, family and fans of Jay Briscoe.
An amazingly talented man that we all are honored to have worked with. pic.twitter.com/HnpjxZabW5
— NWA (@nwa) 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/5wB6HpVY0x
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) January 18, 2023
MLW is deeply saddened at the loss of Jay Briscoe. Extending our thoughts, love and condolences to the family, friends and fans of Jamin Pugh.
— MLW (@MLW) January 18, 2023
Rest in peace, Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh) ???? pic.twitter.com/vjIk8l5m4k
— FITE (@FiteTV) January 18, 2023
We at Stardom send our thoughts and prayers to the friends, family and fans of Jay Briscoe. Our deepest condolences. ?
— We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) January 18, 2023
It’s a sad night for the wrestling community. Our collective hearts go out to Jay Briscoe’s loved ones and countless fans during this incredibly difficult time. Tell your family and friends you love them … and cherish your days together.
-KM pic.twitter.com/IIsNSlhcfb— PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated) (@OfficialPWI) January 18, 2023
Dem Boys ?
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Jay Briscoe at this time. pic.twitter.com/D1zyy6VDwK
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) January 18, 2023
Everyone here at CAC is saddened to hear of another passing, as Jay Briscoe has passed away at the young age of just 38. We send our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world. Thank you for the incredible moments and memories you leave behind. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/15BM9D4JNc
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) January 18, 2023
Please pray for @jaybriscoe84’s family. Trust me this is worse than you think.
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) 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
I didn’t interact much with him, but upon meeting Jay I instantly understood something about him…his family was his everything. All the love in the world to them this evening.
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) 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
Sending love and condolences to Mark and the Pugh Family. #RIPJayBriscoe @SussexCoChicken
— Kofi “Black Thor” Kingston (@TrueKofi) January 18, 2023
So heartbreaking. Prayers are with the entire Jamin Pugh family. Sending you all so much love and light. RIP Jay Briscoe. ???? N https://t.co/gbObcgH5bD
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) January 18, 2023
Hug your loved ones a little tighter for life is so unpredictable. My heart goes out to Jays family. The wrestling world lost an incredible talent. #RIPJayBrisco
— Samuel Guevara (@sammyguevara) January 18, 2023
I dont know what to say.
I really love you kid.
Great wrestler. Better family man.
Condolences to your entire family. ???? pic.twitter.com/umMP2uPX7J
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) January 18, 2023
Devasting!! I've known Jay since he was 15 years old. Him and Mark are total sweethearts. Rest In Peace Jay Briscoe!! My heart goes out to his family…..so sad….. https://t.co/Rr22SzSr9s
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe was one of the toughest men I ever had the privilege of sharing a ring with, as well as being a tremendous brother, father, and man. I’m so happy to have had the opportunity to know him and wrestle him as often as I did. Rest in Peace, Jay, I love you.#RIPJayBriscoe pic.twitter.com/6ZxNfgPcmw
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) January 18, 2023
Incredibly heartbreaking and shocking news to hear about Jay Briscoe. I’m so glad I had the chance to work with him. He was such a good guy, a great wrestler and most of all an incredible dad, husband …. His family was everything. RIP Jay Briscoe ????
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) January 18, 2023
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I am truly saddened by the news. My deepest sympathies to Jay Briscoe’s family and loved ones.
It was an honor to share the ring with you. Rest is Peace brother.— Tama Tonga (@Tama_Tonga) 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 don’t have the words right now to properly convey my sorrow. I love Jay & Mark Briscoe. Always have. I wouldn’t be here without them. I’m very lucky to have shared the ring & shared so many laughs with Jay Briscoe and I’m so sad to know neither will happen again. RIP my friend.
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) January 18, 2023
RIP to the homie Jay Briscoe. Condolences to the your family. Rest in paradise uso.?@SussexCoChicken #DemBoyz
— The Usos (@WWEUsos) January 18, 2023
rest in power jay briscoe.
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) January 18, 2023
Heartbroken. Life is so fragile. Sending prayers to Jay Briscoe’s friends and family ?
— Madison Rayne (@MadisonRayne) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe ????
— roxanne (@roxanne_wwe) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay Briscoe. You will be missed. ?
— ??????? ????? (@GiseleShaw08) January 18, 2023
I’m going to miss you. ? ? https://t.co/tx48PgIShV
— The S.A.T (@realjosemaximo) January 18, 2023
I don’t know what my life would be like without Jay Briscoe in it, and I don’t want to know.
You believed in me, you helped me, you treated me like family. There will never be another like you. I am so grateful to have known a man like you.
I love you Jay.
— Adam Cole (@AdamColePro) January 18, 2023
So shocking and sad to hear the news of Jay Briscoe tonight. I’m thinking of Mark and the entire family ??
— Tenille Dashwood (@EmmaWWE) January 18, 2023
“Terry Funk ain’t wear no damn mouthpiece. Bruiser Brody ain’t wear no mouthpiece.”
Jay Briscoe was as real as they come. A body of work that most wrestlers could only dream of. I can’t express how much of an influence Dem Boys had on the careers of me and my brother.
RIP ??
— Andre Chase (@AndreChaseWWE) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe welcomed me into the ROH locker room with open arms (and an open bottle of Jack after the show) when he didn’t have to.
One of the best of his generation. Innovative, intense and left it all out there every night.
Condolences to Papa Briscoe, Mark & Jay’s family. pic.twitter.com/Zf3Ir5TbOM
— Bull James (@RealBullJames) January 18, 2023
I hate hearing this kind of news ? R.I.P. to Jay Briscoe ? Had a great time sharing the ring and the locker room you with. Thank you for the great match at the Crockett Cup last year in Nashville. You and Mark were a crazy bunch of fun to tangle with. ?? ???? pic.twitter.com/AVkJb9aUPM
— Harry Smith (@DBSmithjr) January 18, 2023
Absolutely heartbreaking to hear about the passing of Jay Briscoe. He will forever be one of the best ever. Multiple time tag champ, Crockett Cup winner and genuinely great person. Prayers for his family, friends and fans. Gone way too soon. #RIPJayBriscoe pic.twitter.com/DmEZdXW0u7
— Joe Galli (@JoeGalliNews) January 18, 2023
Rest in Peace, Jay Briscoe ??
— GUNTHER (@Gunther_AUT) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe showed me respect and love when everyone told me he wouldn't. If you knew Jay, you knew he would uplift everyone in that locker room regardless of whatever world they came to wrestling from. The best. Rest easy, brother.
— EFFY (@EFFYlives) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe was one of the nicest humans on the planet. Every time I saw him he always said “Nick f***** Wayne baby” and greeted me with a hug. I’m gonna miss you Jay, you’re presence alone always lit up the room. I love you brother ??
— Nick Wayne (@thenickwayne) January 18, 2023
One of the nicest, funniest, genuine and talented men I’ve ever met.
All we ever talked about was our families.
RIP Jay Briscoe
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) January 18, 2023
This lump in my throat won’t go away.
Jay was one of the kindest guys to work with and many years later after seeing him again, he was that same kind guy.I’m so glad my son had the opportunity to watch you live and become a fan.
RIP Jay Briscoe ? pic.twitter.com/Yf7DnYWa7i
— Jade Chung (@JadeChung11) January 18, 2023
Absolutely speechless
Doesn’t feel realTruly one of a kind
One of the best humans you could ever knowThank you for all the memories and the good times my brother
Love you dude
RIP Jay Briscoe— Edward Edwards (@TheEddieEdwards) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay Briscoe. I didn’t know him well but he was always super cool and friendly to me whenever we saw each other at shows.
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) January 18, 2023
Every encounter I ever had with both Jay and Mark, they’ve treated me with respect and an authenticity that guys of there stature didn’t have show to a young guy like me. I’ll always remember that, my T&P are with Mark and the rest of Jay’s family this evening. RIP Jay Briscoe
— Brock Anderson (@BAndersonAEW) January 18, 2023
I don’t ever remember seeing Jamin and not smiling myself. One of my absolute favorites. 500% genuine and such a family man. I sat there for 20 years and witnessed greatness, greatness I will never forget. Jay Briscoe was awesome and Jamin was one of a kind. ?? pic.twitter.com/PenZEN3Nig
— Bobby Cruise (@realBobbyCruise) January 18, 2023
My love and prayers go out his family and love ones????
RIP JAY BRISCOE https://t.co/Z8K4iIPfy4— Westin Blake (@TheWestinBlake) January 18, 2023
As brothers, this one hurts & hits differently.
Heartbreaking.
RIP Jay Briscoe ?
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) January 18, 2023
My prayers are with Jay Briscoe and his family tonight. ? https://t.co/fj0JtBhyLN
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 18, 2023
Heartbroken. I can't believe this.
Jay Briscoe was the best, I don't know what else to say. Love & support to Mark and the family.
A lot of brothers & sisters are hurting tonight. ?
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) January 18, 2023
The definition of bringing light into the world
R.I.P. Jay Briscoe
— “All Ego” Ethan Page (@OfficialEGO) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe was the real deal. I was always amazed how someone could be so intimidating one moment then so warm & affable the next. He gave so much to the business & to his family and I’m forever grateful for having known him. Strength and love to Mark and his family. Love u bro
— Kyle O'Reilly (@KORcombat) 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
All the time you was amazing with me!! Your attitude your charisma and your simple way to live the wrestling life! I’m gonna miss you a lot mi amigo go to the heaven cause you deserve it ?
RIP Jay Briscoe. pic.twitter.com/7c8l9rcf8h— Bandido?? (@bandidowrestler) January 18, 2023
Being in the ring with Jay Briscoe got me my first ROH contract. He and Mark being so selfless helped Jimmy and I find our footing as AOTF. Without him, I don’t know if Tyler Black could ever have been Seth Rollins.
— Seth “Freakin’” Rollins (@WWERollins) January 18, 2023
I've known Jay Briscoe since he was a fan
Watched him become an amazing wrestler, best tag team & realest promo guy
I was going to text him yesterday about the cost of eggs and I didnt
I wish I did
Whenever I saw them I'd say
Luv me some Briscoes
Prayers for his family pic.twitter.com/aTaQRTjilX— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) 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
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
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
Gutted. Rest in paradise, Jay Briscoe.
Thank you for allowing Robert and myself to wrestle you all countless times. Truly one of my favorites. ?
— Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) January 18, 2023
Devastating news. My heart breaks for Jay Briscoe’s family.
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe was an amazing athlete, a brother to many (in and out of the ring) and most importantly a father who loved and valued his family above all else.
A truly heartbreaking loss and he won't be forgotten.
Rest in Peace and Power, Jamin ? Thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/9PjEZGOUj3
— brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) January 18, 2023
I’m devastated and heartbroken…
Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh) was a real one. Every time we saw each other we’d both light up and hug one another. My condolences and prayers go out to his loved ones. Rest In Peace my brother.
— ROCKY ROMERO?? aka “Chico El Luchador” (@azucarRoc) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay Briscoe.
There literally was not a kinder man to ever come through our locker room.
May God grant you eternal rest and shine perpetual light upon you.
We pray for his children and the entire Pugh family in this tragic time. pic.twitter.com/Gh5da4dDDZ
— Warrior Wrestling (@WarriorWrstlng) January 18, 2023
Absolutely gutted………
RIP Jay Briscoe.
— C A L L I H A N (@TheSamiCallihan) January 18, 2023
I used to got to ROH in DuBurns arena in Baltimore for all the tapings when I was in college… Jay Briscoe and his brother would tear the house down every single week.
Dem Boyz are one of the greatest tag teams of all time. I’m so sorry for his family. #RIP ????
— Top Dolla ?? (@AJFrancis410) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay Briscoe ?
Nothing but love and respect
— TJ Wilson (@TJWilson) January 18, 2023
This is such a huge loss to the wrestling community.
One of the best of a generation.
Sending all the love and condolences to his friends and family.
RIP JAY BRISCOE. pic.twitter.com/vDfjO9zk2C
— Wrestling REVOLVER (@PWRevolver) January 18, 2023
Rest In Peace Jay Briscoe. I can’t even believe this right now. Deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. ?????? pic.twitter.com/apCX9xDNqY
— Velvet Sky (@VelVelHoller) January 18, 2023
I watched The Double Dog collar match 3 times in the 24 hrs after it aired.
I haven’t done that with any other match since I was a kid.
RIP Jay Briscoe
— ANGELS (@Alan_V_Angels) January 18, 2023
One of the proudest moments of my career was standing across from @jaybriscoe84 & hearing him & @SussexCoChicken say "Shane T is the real deal"
There'll NEVER be another Jay Briscoe.
Father, Husband, Brother, Leader, Friend & so much more!
Gutted right now ??#RipJayBriscoe pic.twitter.com/VVL4bcjmb8
— The Baddest of All Time (@shane216taylor) January 18, 2023
Additionally, the passing of Briscoe was mentioned during Tuesday’s WWE NXT episode, with Booker T and Vic Joseph offering their condolences on-air during the episode.
WWE acknowledged the death of Jay Briscoe who passed away in a car accident today.
Class act ??? pic.twitter.com/ReWua68dqs
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 18, 2023
