Jay Briscoe Dead At Age 38

[Smartmark]

Jay Briscoe (real name Jamin Pugh) has passed away at the age of 38 in a car accident.

AEW and ROH owner Tony Khan shared the heartbreaking news via Twitter on Tuesday evening.

"Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away," Khan wrote. "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."

[TKO]

Absolutely shocking one of the greatest tag teams of all time very very sad in the car as well been watching them since 2002 czw

[Smartmark]

R.I.P.

One of the greatest tag teams in history is no more....

[LionDen]

Very sad. He was so young. R.I.P

Jamin Pugh, who is known as Jay Briscoe, is best known for his time with ROH and at the time of his death being one-half of the ROH World Tag Team Champions with his brother Mark Briscoe in their thirteenth reign. Preliminary reports are that Briscoe was in a car accident but no more details are available as of now. All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan announced the news on Twitter, writing a tribute to both stars and saying that AEW will do whatever they can for his family. Khan wrote:

"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.

We at Universe of Wrestling send our condolences Pugh/Briscoe family as well as Jay's friends and fans.

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Triple H sent his condolences bia Twitter:

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