Well Deserved: The Wrestling World Pays Tribute To Jay Briscoe
He deserved it. The most tragic wrestling story of the year so far is the sudden death of Jay Briscoe, who was killed earlier this week in a car accident. The accident has caused people to look back at everything Briscoe did in his career, which included a variety of championships and accomplishments. Now the tributes have begun pouring in, as the wrestling world remembers an incredible talent.
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Following Briscoe’s death, various members of the wrestling world have paid tribute to him, including wrestling promotions and stars from around the industry. Briscoe was a thirteen time Ring Of Honor Tag Team Champion (including current) with his brother Mark and a two time Ring Of Honor World Champion. The Briscoes also held the IWGP World Tag Team and Impact Wrestling Tag Team Titles.
RIP Jay Briscoe. I didn’t know him well but he was always super cool and friendly to me whenever we saw each other at shows.
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe RIP ? pic.twitter.com/gvjQ7HvYBS
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) January 18, 2023
Heartbroken. Life is so fragile. Sending prayers to Jay Briscoe’s friends and family ?
— Madison Rayne (@MadisonRayne) January 18, 2023
I've known Jay Briscoe since he was a fan
Watched him become an amazing wrestler, best tag team & realest promo guy
I was going to text him yesterday about the cost of eggs and I didnt
I wish I did
Whenever I saw them I'd say
Luv me some Briscoes
Prayers for his family pic.twitter.com/aTaQRTjilX— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) January 18, 2023
I cannot even begin to process this right now. I loved everything about my friend Jay Briscoe. His passion. His drive. His presence. Our wars in the ring. Most importantly, how much he loved his family. I am literally sick to my stomach… pic.twitter.com/XNK5ZHlqxu
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) January 18, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Jamin Pugh who has tragically passed away.
Known to fans around the world as Jay Briscoe, we pass on our sincere condolences.
Rest in Power Jay Briscoe
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) January 18, 2023
Rest In Peace Jay Briscoe. I can’t even believe this right now. Deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. ?????? pic.twitter.com/apCX9xDNqY
— Velvet Sky (@VelVelHoller) January 18, 2023
Another brother gone too soon. Please track this match down if you can. Jay was incredible. As is his brother Mark. My condolences to his friends and family. #RIPJayBriscoe
— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay Briscoe.
There literally was not a kinder man to ever come through our locker room.
May God grant you eternal rest and shine perpetual light upon you.
We pray for his children and the entire Pugh family in this tragic time. pic.twitter.com/Gh5da4dDDZ
— Warrior Wrestling (@WarriorWrstlng) January 18, 2023
One of the nicest, funniest, genuine and talented men I’ve ever met.
All we ever talked about was our families.
RIP Jay Briscoe
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) January 18, 2023
RIP to the homie Jay Briscoe. Condolences to the your family. Rest in paradise uso.?@SussexCoChicken #DemBoyz
— The Usos (@WWEUsos) January 18, 2023
The entire NWA sends our prayers to the friends, family and fans of Jay Briscoe.
An amazingly talented man that we all are honored to have worked with. pic.twitter.com/HnpjxZabW5
— NWA (@nwa) January 18, 2023
MLW is deeply saddened at the loss of Jay Briscoe. Extending our thoughts, love and condolences to the family, friends and fans of Jamin Pugh.
— MLW (@MLW) January 18, 2023
I didn’t interact much with him, but upon meeting Jay I instantly understood something about him…his family was his everything. All the love in the world to them this evening.
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) January 18, 2023
I am shocked & devastated to hear of the passing of Jay Briscoe. I can’t believe it. I’ve known him & Mark since the beginning of ROH. My heart goes out to his entire family. A son, a brother, a father, & a friend to so many. There are no words. Rest in Paradise. ????? pic.twitter.com/GvUgyG5SDR
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) January 18, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about Jay Briscoe. To all my friends who were close to him, to all his fans, and to his family, I’m sending you so much strength and love. ?? #DemBoys
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) January 18, 2023
Man, this is so sad.
Praying for his family ???
— TAYNARA MELO GUEVARA (@taymelo) January 18, 2023
I dont know what to say.
I really love you kid.
Great wrestler. Better family man.
Condolences to your entire family. ???? pic.twitter.com/umMP2uPX7J
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) January 18, 2023
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 thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his fans. pic.twitter.com/g95ID0ZnDW
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 18, 2023
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 thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his fans. pic.twitter.com/5wB6HpVY0x
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) January 18, 2023
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) January 18, 2023
Sending love and condolences to Mark and the Pugh Family. #RIPJayBriscoe @SussexCoChicken
— Kofi “Black Thor” Kingston (@TrueKofi) January 18, 2023
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 happen again. RIP my friend.
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) January 18, 2023
On behalf of the @WWENXT community, I would like to express our condolences to the Briscoe family for their loss.
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) January 18, 2023
Jay was one of those people who was always legitimately happy to see ya. He had a twinkle in 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) January 18, 2023
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) January 18, 2023
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, I don’t know if Tyler Black could ever have been Seth Rollins.
— Seth “Freakin’” Rollins (@WWERollins) January 18, 2023
I’m doing ok. Thanks everyone for checking on me.
I love you, Jay. pic.twitter.com/ijE09akNeT
— Uncle Dax FTR (@DaxFTR) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay Briscoe pic.twitter.com/z0cNAiwTkI
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) January 18, 2023
Jay was an amazing star. Check out what he did during his career:
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Opinion: The fact that I probably could have put up three times this many tweets (not even touching Instagram etc) tells you how much of an impact Jay had on the wrestling world. All kinds of stars and promotions had something nice to say about him and you do not see that happen very often. Jay was a very talented wrestler and it is going to take a long time to accept the reality that he is gone.
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