Former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Jax Dane Passes Away

Former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Jax Dane (Jeremy Laymon) has passed away at age 48.

The NWA announced that Dane passed on December 25 due to complications from a heart attack suffered in late November.

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Dane competed for the NWA, ROH, TNA/IMPACT Wrestling, OVW, and more. He won the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title in 2015 and held it for 419 days.

Dane last wrestled at NWA Samhain 2 in October.

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.

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