More Heartfelt Tributes Pour In For Jay Briscoe

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More heartfelt tributes have poured in for 13 time ROH Tag Team Champion Jay Briscoe following the news of his passing.

On Tuesday (January 17), Tony Khan announced that Jay Briscoe, real name Jamin Pugh, had passed away at the age of 38.

The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer later confirmed that Pugh passed away in a car accident.

Names from every corner of the wrestling world have come together to pay tribute to the ROH mainstay, including WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H previously paid his respects.

A number of names who worked with Pugh shared stories about his influence on their careers, including Seth Rollins who took to Twitter to recall the Briscoes helping him out during his early ROH days.

Rollins wrote:

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.

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.

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.

Check out tributes from more of Pugh’s friends and colleagues below:

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

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

Please pray for @jaybriscoe84’s family. Trust me this is worse than you think.

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) 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

You were always one of my favorites to share the ring and locker room with. Loved hearing updates about your family. One of the best, not just in the ring but out of it. God bless you, your wife, your kids and your family 🙏🏼🤙🏽 ❤️

— Jeff Cobb (@RealJeffCobb) January 18, 2023

Jay was one of a kind.

I traveled often with Jay and Mark. We couldn't have been more different but that's what made our friendship something I'll cherish forever.

He'd give you the shirt off his back, his last dime. He was so proud of his kids. Loved his family so much. https://t.co/NhWZ0rEnJp

— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) 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

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

Rest in Peace, Jay Briscoe 🙏🏻

— GUNTHER (@Gunther_AUT) 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

CM Punk paid tribute to Jay Briscoe on his Instagram story pic.twitter.com/YES8Irr3K1

— Robert DeFelice (@dudefelice) January 18, 2023

We here at WrestleTalk send our condolences to the friends and family of ‘Jay Briscoe’ Jamin Pugh.

 

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