Jamin Pugh, a professional wrestler who competed more than two-decades under the stage name Jay Briscoe in the Ring of Honor, has died. He was 38.
[said](https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/briscoes-are-first-inductees-roh-hall-fame) of the duo in their HOF induction. ](https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1615546099342901249)"I loved Jay. Briscoe joined ROH wrestling in 2002 alongside his brother Mark, forming the successful tag team duo known as "The Briscoe Brothers." The Briscoe Brothers are considered the greatest tag team duo in ROH history. Rest in Peace Jay," Wheeler Rest In Peace Jamin."
The US wrestling world is in shock after the death was announced of professional wrestler Jay Briscoe at age 38.
[ROH’s website](https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/roh-mourns-passing-jamin-pugh) said: “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. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/DEStatePolice/status/1615496954473074688) about the accident, but didn’t identify those involved. The tweet, posted late Tuesday, said: “Laurel Road at Little Hill Road will be closed for an extended period due to a fatal accident.
Wrestling star Jay Briscoe has reportedly died after a car accident Tuesday in Delaware. He was 38.
Several news outlets including Sports Illustrated report that he was killed in a car crash in Delaware.
He competed with his brother, Mark and the pair were known as The Briscoe Brothers. "My condolences to the family and friends of Jay Briscoe," he said. "Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away.
The former world champion worked with the late Ring of Honor legend - who tragically died aged 38 in a car crash on Tuesday (17.01.23) - and his brother Mark in ...
Briscoe, whose real name was Jamin Pugh, wrestled alongside his brother, Mark.
[according to their ROH bio](https://www.rohwrestling.com/content/roh-world-tag-team-champions). "I was honored to work with him many times. "You believed in me, you helped me, you treated me like family. "He had a twinkle in his eye and hug waiting for me no matter how long we went without seeing each other. The news was announced on Twitter by Ring of Honor (ROH), the wrestling entertainment company Briscoe and his brother worked for. "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.
All Elite Wrestling released a statement lamenting the untimely death of Jamin Pugh, better known as Jay Briscoe to wrestling fans worldwide.
They held the [ROH World Tag Team Championship](/topic/roh-world-tag-team-championship)belt 13 times for a total of 1,413 days. [Mark](/topic/mark)are still the undisputed ROH champs. " [Jamin Pugh](/topic/jamin-pugh)has sadly passed away.
The wrestling world is in mourning following the sudden death of Ring of Honour legend Briscoe, who has died in a car crash at the age of just 38.
“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. 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. My condolences to the family and friends of Jay Briscoe.” Please keep the Pugh family in your thoughts and prayers.” "Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day. Real name Jamin Pugh, the American reportedly died in the crash in Laurel, Delaware, around 5.30pm on Tuesday at the age of just 38.
Triple H, Seth Rollins, and Sami Zayn paid tribute to Jay Briscoe after the Ring of Honor wrestler died at 38 in a car crash.
saying they were ["heartbroken"](https://twitter.com/TheRealXPac/status/1615540663189225472?s=20&t=jY94xS7KtVou_y40Ez0R_A) and ["devastated"](https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1615546099342901249?s=20&t=_hxX5jaUz8OhlB7S8-EJ9w) over Jay's death but also paid homage to the incredible performer and man he was. "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. Briscoe and his brother, Mark, are one of the greatest duos in tag team history ... My condolences to the family and friends of Jay Briscoe." [X-Pac](https://www.tmz.com/people/x-pac/) and [Matt Hardy](https://www.tmz.com/people/matt-hardy/) echoed similar sentiments ... I wouldn’t be here without them." writing, "I don’t have the words right now to properly convey my sorrow. "Being in the ring with Jay Briscoe got me my first ROH contract," Rollins tweeted. I love Jay & Mark Briscoe. [Sami Zayn](https://www.tmz.com/people/sami-zayn/) was speechless after Jay died ... Without him, I don’t know if Tyler Black could ever have been Seth Rollins." Jay Briscoe's death sent shockwaves throughout the sports entertainment world ...