The wrestling world comes together to celebrate the life and legacy of Jax Dane.
On December 26, 2024, it was announced that former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Jax Dane (Jeremy Laymon) had passed away.
Many in the wrestling world came together to honor Dane following his passing. You can read some of the social media tributes below:
Rest in Peace Dane, it was a pleasure to know and work with you my friend. https://t.co/czpHLqqZxy
— DONOVAN DIJAK (@DijakFYE) December 26, 2024
Rip jax. Was always soo kind. Sending love to all family and friends during this difficult time https://t.co/JphCJdEMGX
— Athena is ROH and All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) December 26, 2024
-- Jax you were the first person to greet me when I came to NWA 70 with a joke and hug and when wrestling took me on a different path you were one of first to text me. My heart goes out to his wife and son! You will be missed Big man. -- https://t.co/pMCNbnAiky
— Parrow (@Parrow_) December 27, 2024
Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Jax on Christmas Day. Jax Dane was such a beloved guy by everyone who he worked with that I’ve spoken to, and he always treated greenhorn young-boy Walker like gold when we interacted. A good man gone, send love to his family. -- https://t.co/z6BK2ah3ye
— Walker Stewart (ウォーカー・スチュワート) (@VelvetVoiceWS) December 27, 2024
Always a sweetheart during my time working there. -- Rest well, Jax. https://t.co/q0CJ47vnzH
— Lady Frost (@RealLadyFrost) December 26, 2024
Very sad news. Jax welcomed The Bruiser & I with open arms into the NWA locker room. He was an absolute pleasure to be around. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and close friends. https://t.co/THCfcY0BmB
— Brian Milonas (@brianmilonas) December 27, 2024
Cool, calm, and kind every single time we worked together. A lot of bigger guys don't show me professional respect, but he made me feel welcome no matter my role.
— Captain YUMA (@yumabooma) December 26, 2024
RIP big man https://t.co/7pfvIsRNuk
Jeremy and I started in OVW over 20 years ago, and he was always nice to be around. I enjoyed working with and against him. My thoughts are with his family. #RIPJAX https://t.co/vOLFgA7vUX
— Armando Estrada (@RealArmandoHaHa) December 26, 2024
So incredibly sad -- Jax was always a very kind gentleman and was loved by everyone who knew him ---- RIP my friend. https://t.co/qbIjKksxSj
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) December 26, 2024
Rest in Power Dax.. peace to your friends and family. https://t.co/NsbOZYTela
— RIGGS (@realscottyriggs) December 26, 2024
One of the kindest and hardest workers in the business, taken far too young
— Royce Isaacs • ロイスアイザックス (@RoyceIsaacs) December 26, 2024
RIP Jax https://t.co/rmKq2Rh6Ml
My heart is broke. One of the first big guys to take me in.
— Kenzie Paige (@KenziePaige_1) December 26, 2024
Please pray for the family. -- https://t.co/jiIrBrpuWC
There’s not much more I can add to this other than @TheJaxDane was my friend and I’m gonna miss him. I’ll be saving those silly ass texts messages forever. RIP buddy. https://t.co/l8tZtXqIU9
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) December 26, 2024
Freedom Pro wishes to send our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Jax Dane @TheJaxDane. https://t.co/IluOS9gosk pic.twitter.com/52CRupX045
— Freedom Pro Wrestling (@Freedom_Pro) December 26, 2024
My heart hurts to read this. --
— The Professional -- (@RhettTitusANX) December 26, 2024
What a nice guy Ajax was. My thoughts, prayers, & condolences are with his family.
Rest in Peace sir. https://t.co/IU5WnJd7z2
I’ve been trying to think of the words for hours to address this, and I just don’t have them right now. I will simply say that I’m gutted. My condolences and sympathy to his family that he loved so much and spoke about glowingly. Thank you Jax… for it all. https://t.co/alms3XZLVI
— Jeremiah Plunkett (@Plunkitis) December 26, 2024
Rest In Peace Jax.....way too soon https://t.co/q8V21JTNsP
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) December 26, 2024
Great guy, passionate got to work with him in Impact always wanted to learn more. always in a jovial mood...#RIP https://t.co/9FjiPbyxgp
— Konnan (@Konnan5150) December 26, 2024
RIP to one of the best brothers. https://t.co/DgGpJ5qFlf pic.twitter.com/Utu99tQ5yH
— DANNY DEALZ (@TonyLucassio) December 26, 2024
I've known Jax since the beginning of my career. From day 1 he was always supportive and helpful. He'd always greet me with a smile and a hug. We needed people like him. He will be deeply missed. RIP. https://t.co/4BRygYXtdT pic.twitter.com/JcbpOGtUUM
— マックス・ジ・インペイラー (@_theyaremax_) December 26, 2024
Only the good die young.
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) December 27, 2024
I don’t have the words, Godzilla. I’m forever grateful for the time we shared. And for the laughs. And the potatoes. And the random convos out of nowhere about life.
Rest well, brother.
Godspeed, @TheJaxDane. -- https://t.co/LA5s7CT9AB pic.twitter.com/se50uUdVrn
Friend, mentor, absolute professional in and out of the ring, and loyalist who went out of his way to support and rebuild the NWA of today, Jax Dane loved professional wrestling deeply and he certainly loved those he fought and rode with. I know I speak for all of the National… https://t.co/5JsrtJyJ0u
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) December 26, 2024
The NWA put out a larger statement, which fans can read by clicking here.
Fightful sends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Dane.
