One of the best tag team wrestlers in Ring of Honor history, Jay Briscoe, died at the of 38.
Jamin Pugh who went by the wrestling stage name of Jay Briscoe was a 13-time tag team champion alongside his brother Mark Pugh.
The news of Pugh’s death was broke by ROH and AEW owner Tony Khan.
Khan wrote in a tweet: “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”.
The owner of ROH would continue “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.”
The New York Post reported Jay’s death was caused by a fatal car crash in his hometown of Laurel, Delaware.
In his hometown of Laurel, Delaware Jay was loved by everyone.
So, much so the local high school has even cancelled school, to give the town some time to properly mourn.
Here’s some footage of Hall of Famer Jay alongside of his brother Mark putting on an amazing show inside of the ring.
Jay had tough persona in the ring by outside of the ring he was an outspoken Christian admired by his family and friends.
RIP Jay, you are now no longer flying off the top ropes but are now flying in heaven.