The wrestling world suffered a great tragedy on January 17, 2023, as Jay Briscoe passed away at 38.
In the wake of his passing, many in the wrestling world came together on social media to honor Jay Briscoe and share their memories of him.
You can see more of the tributes below:
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
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
An incredible performer who created a deep connection with wrestling fans across the globe. My condolences to the family and friends of Jay Briscoe.
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 18, 2023
I got the pleasure of knowing the Briscoes most of my career.
— C A L L I H A N (@TheSamiCallihan) January 18, 2023
My last interaction with Jay will always bring a smile to my face.
After an IMPACT show, everyone was hanging out. The night ended with both of us in each others faces yelling about who loved their cat more.
Jay Briscoe was the real deal. I was always amazed how someone could be so intimidating one moment then so warm & affable the next. He gave so much to the business & to his family and I’m forever grateful for having known him. Strength and love to Mark and his family. Love u bro
— Kyle O'Reilly (@KORcombat) January 18, 2023
I’m devastated and heartbroken…
— ROCKY ROMERO---- aka “Chico El Luchador” (@azucarRoc) January 18, 2023
Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh) was a real one. Every time we saw each other we’d both light up and hug one another. My condolences and prayers go out to his loved ones. Rest In Peace my brother.
You are one of my best friends.
— -- (@ROHDelirious) January 18, 2023
You are one of the best wrestlers I’ve ever seen.
You are an inspirational father.
I will think about you every day.
I love you Jay
I remember when I won the roh tv title, I was in the lobby of the hotel by myself when I heard someone yell, “new champ baby! Congrats champ!”it was jay - was the 1st time I really talked to him & he told me he was proud of me.
— Tony Deppen (@Tony_Deppen) January 18, 2023
Could have ignored me and walked by but he didnt
Jay and Mark Briscoe are 2 of the nicest people you could ever meet.
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) January 18, 2023
Jay, I’m so sorry this happened to you. Thank you for being like family to anyone that ever had the pleasure of meeting you. I pray for your wife and your beautiful babies ---- RIP my friend -- pic.twitter.com/0BTfIKueYx
Sending love and condolences to Mark and the Pugh Family. #RIPJayBriscoe @SussexCoChicken
— Kofi “Black Thor” Kingston (@TrueKofi) January 18, 2023
So shocking and sad to hear the news of Jay Briscoe tonight. I’m thinking of Mark and the entire family
— Tenille Dashwood (@EmmaWWE) January 18, 2023
----#jaybriscoe #demboys pic.twitter.com/OgmEiSGCDo
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) January 18, 2023
Not fucking real.. pic.twitter.com/IhKAYFuu6L
— Marina Shafir (@MarinaShafir) January 18, 2023
I hate hearing this kind of news -- R.I.P. to Jay Briscoe -- Had a great time sharing the ring and the locker room you with. Thank you for the great match at the Crockett Cup last year in Nashville. You and Mark were a crazy bunch of fun to tangle with. ---- -- pic.twitter.com/AVkJb9aUPM
— Harry Smith (@DBSmithjr) 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
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
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
I don’t know what my life would be like without Jay Briscoe in it, and I don’t want to know.
— Adam Cole (@AdamColePro) January 18, 2023
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.
I used to got to ROH in DuBurns arena in Baltimore for all the tapings when I was in college… Jay Briscoe and his brother would tear the house down every single week.
— Top Dolla ---- (@AJFrancis410) January 18, 2023
Dem Boyz are one of the greatest tag teams of all time. I’m so sorry for his family. #RIP ------️
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
You can see more tributes at this link.
On behalf of Fightful, we would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Jay Briscoe.
