Jamin Pugh, known as Jay Briscoe in the wrestling world, was killed in a car accident. Briscoe, 38, was one of Ring of Honor' s (ROH) best-known and most beloved fighters. At the time, he was the reigning All Elite Wrestling (AEW) team champion, along with his brother Mark. A title he won on 13 occasions, in addition to becoming individual champion on two other occasions.
The death was reported by Tony Khan, the tycoon who bought the AEW a few months ago. Through a tweet, Khan noted Briscoe's 20+ year ROH career and announced that they will do "everything we can to provide for his family." Pugh leaves behind three young children.
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 second person died in the accident
Journalist Dave Meltzer expanded the information on the same social network, noting that the accident occurred in Laurel, Delaware, and that another person lost his life in the accident.
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
Soon, the networks were filled with messages from colleagues and admirers.
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
Sigo sin creerme que lo que estoy escribiendo ahora mismo es real, pero Jay Briscoe ha fallecido con solo 38 años.
Un luchador Ășnico y generacional. Un lĂder de vestuario de los que ya no quedan. Pero sobre todo, una excelente persona y un padre ejemplar. QuĂ© injusta es la vida. pic.twitter.com/LfW1FIUne1
— Ălex GimĂ©nez (@AlexGimenezBCN) January 18, 2023
Rest In Peace Jay đ
Every single day mi brother đđđ„ș
Iâm gonna miss you pic.twitter.com/TxkFK0YJPN— Dragon Lee ăă©ăŽăłăȘăŒ (@dragonlee95) January 18, 2023
Always wanted them to make a debut in @WWE dreams been Crushed My Boy Jay đ„ș Rest Easy we all love you! Thank You for all them Memories đŻ Fly High đïž #DemBoysForever #JayBriscoe #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/sDJfwiu6uP
— đđđČđđĄđšđ â (@RayShot661) January 18, 2023
