Wrestling World Continues To Mourn The Loss Of Jay Briscoe

The wrestling world suffered a great tragedy on January 17, 2023, as Jay Briscoe passed away at 38.

In the wake of his passing,𒅌 many in the wrestling world came together on social media to honor Jay Brisc💦oe and share their memories of him.

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You can see more of the tributes below:

On behalf of the community, I would like to🙈 express our condolences to the Briscoe family for the💛ir loss.

— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels)

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 hap♚pen again. RIP my friend.

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn)

An incredible performer who created a deep connection with wrestling fans across the globe. My condolences to the f🐭amily and friends of Jay Briscoe.

— Triple H (@TripleH)

I got the pleasure of knowing the Briscoes most of my career.

My last interaction with Jay will always bring a smile to my face.

After an IMPACT show, everyone was hanging out. The night ended with bot🔯h of us in each others faces 🅷yelling about who loved their cat more.

— C A L L I H A N (@TheSamiCallihan)

Jay Briscoe was the real deal. I was always amazed 🍌how someone could be so intimidating one moment then so warm & affable the next. He gave so much to the business & to his family and I’m forever grateful for having known him. Strength and love to Mark and his family. Love u bro

— Kyle O'Reilly (@KORcombat)

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 Peac💝e my brother.

— ROCKY ROMERO---- aka “Chico El Luchador” (@azucarRoc)

You are one of my best friends.
You are one of the best wrestlers I’ve ever seen.
You are an inspirational father.
I will think about you every day.
I love you Jay

— -- (@ROHDelirious)

I remember when I won the roh tv title, I was in the lobby of the hotel by myself when I heard someone yell, “new champ baby! Congrats champ!”it was jay - was the 1st time I really talked to him & he told me he was proud of me.

 🐽 Could have ignored me and walked by but he didnt

— Tony Deppen (@Tony_Deppen)

Jay and Mark Briscoe are 2 of the nicest people you could ever meet.

Jay, I’m so sorry this happened to you. Thank you for being l♒ike family to anyone that ever had the pleasure of meeting you. I pray for your wife and your beautiful babies ---- RIP my friend --

— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove)

Sending love and con👍dolences t⛦o Mark and the Pugh Family.

— Kofi “Black Thor” Kingston (@TrueKofi)

So shocking and sad to ꦡhear the news of Jay Briscoe tonight. I’m thinking of Marไk and the entire family

— Tenille Dashwood (@EmmaWWE)

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— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand)

Not fucking real..

— Marina Shafir (@MarinaShafir)

I hate hearing this kind of news -- R.I.P. to Jay Briscoe -- Had a great time s❀haring the ring a✅nd the locker room you with. Thank you for the great match at the Crockett Cup last year in Nashville. You and Mark were a crazy bunch of fun to tangle with. ---- --‍

— Harry Smith (@DBSmithjr)

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,𓆏 I don’t know if Tyler Black could ever have been Sethꦫ Rollins.

— Seth “Freakin’” Rollins (@WWERollins)

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 “Freakin’” Rollins (@WWERollins)

Jay was one of those people who was always legitimately happy to see ya. He had a twinkle in𝓡 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.

— Seth “Freakin’” Rollins (@WWERollins)

I don’t know what my life would be like without Jay Briscoe in it, and I don’t want to know.

You believed in me, you helped me, you treated me like family. There will never be another like you. I am so grateful to have known a man like you.

I love you Jay.

— Adam Cole (@AdamColePro)

I used to got to ROH in DuBurns arena in Baltimore for all the tapings when I was in college… Jay Briscoe and his brother would tear the house down every single week.

Dem Boyz are one of▨ the greatest tag teams of all time. I’m so sorry for his family. ------️

— Top Dolla ---- (@AJFrancis410)

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 thoug♛hts are with his family, his friends, and his fans.

— ROH - Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor)

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On behalf of Fightful, we would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Jay Briscoe.