The wrestling industry paid tribute to Jay Brisco (real name Jamin Pugh) on social media Tuesday night. Jay passed away at age 38 due to a motor vehicle accident.
According to WBOC – CBS affiliate in Salisbury, Maryland. Jay and his brother Mark were widely known in Sussex County. The report also notes that due to the tragic accident, the Laurel School District has said that schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 18, and re-open on Thursday, January 19.
As of this writing, details surrounding the cause of death still have not been confirmed.
I lost one of my kids and the world lost a great man!
— Cary Silkin (@rohcary) January 18, 2023
RIP! pic.twitter.com/nAAMvJPM64
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 dont know what to say.
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) January 18, 2023
I really love you kid.
Great wrestler. Better family man.
Condolences to your entire family. 🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/umMP2uPX7J
Just received the tragic news of the passing of Jay Brisco, my thoughts and prayers go out to Mark, his family, friends and fans! God bless! @bridcoebro pic.twitter.com/AT7p0moXP4
— Fantastic Bobby Fulton (@TheBobbyFulton) January 18, 2023
I’ve been in tears since I heard the news. I just don’t have the words. Rest in Peace Jay.
— Daniel “Cash” Wheeler (@CashWheelerFTR) January 18, 2023
I'm absolutely gutted. It's just not fair.
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay Briscoe
“Terry Funk ain’t wear no mouthpiece.”
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay ❤️ 😢
My condolences go to his family and friends. This loss is too much. Jay was a pillar in the wrestling community as he was the definition of a locker room leader and good human being. Thank you for the memories and your friendship. You will be missed. #RIPJayBriscoe @ringofhonor
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) January 18, 2023
Heart broken to hear the passing of @jaybriscoe84 😫 https://t.co/JI4y6KMs8T
— Alexis Cardoza 🇵🇷 (@_AlexisCardoza) January 18, 2023
I don’t have the words. I liked him a lot. Nothing but great memories. RIP Jay. ❤️
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) 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
Gutted. Rest in paradise, Jay Briscoe.
— Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) January 18, 2023
Thank you for allowing Robert and myself to wrestle you all countless times. Truly one of my favorites. 💔
Heard this tragic news while flying. I’m DEVASTATED that Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh) tragically died today. I was honored to work with him many times. I loved Jay. Jay was SO real. Jay loved his wife & kids more than anything & we shared that bond. I’m heartbroken for his family. pic.twitter.com/c2Jki7dEp0
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 18, 2023
I didn’t know Jay that well, but I remember a specific night at IMPACT just randomly hanging out with him and some others after the show, and he had me laughing until I was in tears.
— Jordynne Grace (@JordynneGrace) January 18, 2023
Just an incredibly nice, down to earth person.
RIP, Jay.
Steve & I were just talking about this night the other day & how we had so much fun BSing.
— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) January 18, 2023
I was so intimidated to be sharing a locker room with both Jay & Mark in ROH, until I got to know them. Two of the kindest people I’ve ever met.
I’m heartbroken. Rest In Peace Jay. 💔 https://t.co/Whchk5vbEQ
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
Jay Briscoe was a wonderful human being and he loved his family so much. So much. He was so proud of them. Rest with God my friend.
— DONOVAN DIJAK (@DijakFYE) January 18, 2023
RIP JAY BRISCOE
— BIG BRONSON REED (@BRONSONISHERE) January 18, 2023
I’ll never forget meeting Dem Boyz & knowing full well we were about to do some of the craziest business wrestling had ever seen.
— REAL1 (FKA Enzo Amore) (@real1) January 18, 2023
I’m beside myself we never got to share the ring wit Dem Boyz.
Briscoes vs FTR is the best series of tag matches I’ve ever seen.
🙏🏼’s to the family
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
IMPACT is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jay Briscoe. Jay will always be remembered as a trailblazer who, with his brother Mark, left it in the ring every night. We send our sincere condolences to his family, who he loved beyond words, as well as his friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/Xtpcv9wgHy
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 18, 2023
RIP Jay Briscoe.
— Warrior Wrestling (@ProWresVentures) January 18, 2023
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
