Wrestling community pays tribute to Jay Briscoe
Tributes from all around the pro wrestling community have poured in following the untimely death of Jamin Pugh, better known as Jay Briscoe, on Tuesday.
Following news of Briscoe’s death in a car accident at the age of 38, Vic Joseph took a moment to send condolences to the family of Briscoe on Tuesday’s NXT. Triple H and Shawn Michaels on Twitter also paid tribute to Briscoe.
Vic Joseph sends prayers to Jay Brisco's family on NXT. pic.twitter.com/DLutjuQjHG
— Austin (@rondarouseyszn) 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
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
AEW and ROH shared the same message on social media.
“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,” they wrote. “Our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his fans.”
Both Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler of FTR shared messages on social media following word of Briscoe’s death. FTR and The Briscoes competed for the ROH World Tag Team titles across three ROH events in 2022, culminating in a dog collar match last month at Final Battle, which saw The Briscoes win the titles for the thirteenth time.
I’m doing ok. Thanks everyone for checking on me.
I love you, Jay. pic.twitter.com/ijE09akNeT
— Uncle Dax FTR (@DaxFTR) January 18, 2023
I’ve been in tears since I heard the news. I just don’t have the words. Rest in Peace Jay.
— Daniel “Cash” Wheeler (@CashWheelerFTR) January 18, 2023
Other promotions paid tribute to Briscoe, including Impact, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and Stardom. Mark and Jay Briscoe previously held the GHC Jr. Tag Team titles and both the Impact and IWGP Tag Team titles.
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
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) 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
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
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Stars from across AEW, ROH, WWE, and elsewhere also paid tribute.
Jay was one of those people who was always legitimately happy to see ya. He had a twinkle in his eye and hug waiting for me no matter how long we went without seeing each other. I’m crushed knowing that warmth is gone. My thoughts are with his family and friends. He was special.
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) January 18, 2023
After I signed with WWE, Jay would come to the Salisbury house shows to drink beer and to hoot and holler. He loved the business and he was a great human and friend. Bigger than that he was an absolutely adoring father and husband.
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) 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 Rollins (@WWERollins) 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🇵🇷 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 🇯🇵“Chico El Luchador” (@azucarRoc) January 18, 2023
Devastating news. My heart breaks for Jay Briscoe’s family.
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) 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
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
Love you forever my brother. pic.twitter.com/TN3j1ZXwCs
— Big Bad Brody King (@Brodyxking) 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 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
Always enjoyed my time around Jay. Will be missed by so many. Rest easy. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pJmgA4rYFd
— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) January 18, 2023
My prayers are with Jay Briscoe and his family tonight. 😔 https://t.co/fj0JtBhyLN
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 18, 2023
💔 speechless. So many thoughts, so many memories, I don’t know anymore
— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) January 18, 2023