Wrestling legend Jay Briscoe dies aged 38 in car crash

Charlie Herbert

Stars from across the world of wrestling have been paying tribute to Briscoe

Wrestling star Jay Briscoe has died in a car crash at the age of 38.

The Ring of Honor (ROH) legend was one half of pioneering tag team the Briscoe Brothers with his sibling Mark.

Together, the pair were the current ROH World Tag Team Champions.

Jay, real name Jamin Pugh, was involved in a car crash in Laurel, Delaware, at around 17:30 EST on Tuesday.

According to an emergency log obtained by the wrestling outlet Ringside News, a woman in another vehicle died at the scene of the accident, and it was “believed that Jay Briscoe’s daughter was also in the wreck.”

In a statement confirming the tragic news of Briscoe’s death, ROH and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) boss Tony Khan tweeted: “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

All Elite Wrestling also shared a statement following the news.

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

Stars from across the world of wrestling have paid tribute to the 38-year-old following the news of his passing.

WWE boss Triple H labelled him an “incredible performer who created a deep connection with wrestling fans across the globe.”

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

‘SmackDown’ star Sami Zayn tweeted: “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.”

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

WWE champions The Usos tweeted: “RIP to the homie Jay Briscoe. Condolences to the your family. Rest in paradise uso.”

RIP to the homie Jay Briscoe. Condolences to the your family. Rest in paradise uso.🙏@SussexCoChicken #DemBoyz

— The Usos (@WWEUsos) January 18, 2023

If you talk about the greatest tag teams of the last 20 years you talk about the Briscoes, if you talk about 5 star classics with FTR you talk about the Briscoes and if you choose your ROH Mount Rushmore you talk about the Briscoes.

Thank you for the memories Jay Briscoe RIP pic.twitter.com/dQGblJUUaN

— Ringsiders Wrestling (@Ringsiders_) January 18, 2023

Briscoe joined ROH in 2002, forming a tag team with his brother and going onto to become one of the greatest duos in wrestling history.

They were inducted into Ring of Honor’s inaugural Hall of Fame class in 2022, while he also enjoyed success as a singles star and became the ROH world champion on two occasions.