Jay Briscoe, Ring Of Honor Professional Wrestling Star, Lifeless At 38

Jay Briscoe, skilled wrestling star with Ring of Honor, has died. He was solely 38 years outdated.

AEW founder Tony Khan, who bought the Ring of Honor promotion final March, shared the unhappy information on social media … writing, “Sadly, Jamin Pugh has handed away. Recognized to followers as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the primary present till in the present day.”

“Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to today. We’ll do no matter we will to assist his household. Relaxation In Peace Jamin.”

Jay — actual identify is Jamin “Jay” Pugh — joined ROH in 2002 and went on to type one of many biggest tag groups within the historical past of professional wrestling together with his brother, Mark.

Jay and Mark had been tag staff companions wrestling beneath the identify “The Briscoe Brothers,” however Jay loved success as a singles competitor, too — turning into the Ring of Honor world champion on two separate events.

Professional wresting insider Dave Meltzer reported the wrestling vet was concerned in a automobile accident in Delaware.

Jay and Mark had been inducted into the Ring of Honor’s inaugural Corridor of Fame class final yr.

Jay’s contemporaries’ all through the wrestling biz have already begun sharing condolences over the tragic loss.