The wrestling group proceeds to pay out tribute to skilled wrestler Jamin Pugh.
The Ring of Honor legend, acknowledged by his stage identify Jay Briscoe, died in a car or truck crash Tuesday night. He was 38 a long time outdated.
Briscoe starred in Ring of Honor for two a long time. He formed a tag workforce with his brother, Mark, and set the firm report with 13 ROH Globe Tag Group championships. The Delaware native was also a former two-time ROH planet winner.
Briscoe was concerned in a head-on collision with a different driver. The two died at the scene. Briscoe was traveling with his two daughters, the two of whom were being injured in the collision and hospitalized.
Delaware Condition Law enforcement are still investigating the crash. In this article are the newest updates:
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Who was Jay Briscoe?
Jay Briscoe was a renowned experienced wrestler. He starred in the Ring of Honor tag staff division from some of the top rated wrestlers all around the environment. He aligned with his brother to type the Briscoe Brothers. The group took ROH by storm.
The Briscoes won various championships in various promotions. The listing of achievements consist of ROH Globe Tag Crew champions (13 periods), IWGP Tag Crew champions, Impact Globe Tag Team champions and ROH World 6-Person Tag Workforce champions.
Briscoe also was a two-time ROH earth champion. Final calendar year, the Briscoes had been inducted into the ROH Corridor of Fame.
“It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the tragic passing of Jamin Pugh, acknowledged to wrestling fans close to the environment as Jay Briscoe,” All Elite Wrestling wrote in a assertion. “Our ideas are with his family members, his pals, and his fans.”
What we know about the crash
According to the Delaware Condition Police, Briscoe was traveling eastbound in a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in Laurel, Delaware, when a pickup truck touring in the reverse direction swerved into his lane for “not known reasons” and struck his vehicle head-on. Briscoe and the other driver had been pronounced dead at the scene.
Briscoe’s daughters Gracie and Jayleigh have been in the automobile with him during the collision. Even though he was not carrying a seat belt, his daughters ended up adequately restrained.
An update on Briscoe’s daughters
Briscoe’s wife, Ashley Pugh, supplied an update on the problem of their daughters. She shared on Facebook that Gracie underwent back again surgical procedure. Meanwhile, Jayleigh was secure and resting subsequent the crash.
“Pray for toughness for all of us,” Ashley Pugh wrote in the publish. “We have a lengthy, prolonged highway in advance of us!”
A family members man in the neighborhood
In accordance to the Information Journal, Briscoe’s mom, Jana Pugh, shared that Briscoe was a relatives man who traveled to his children’s cheerleading competitions and supported their dreams.
Jana Pugh explained to Delaware On the internet that she been given an outpouring of assistance from the group. She also stated a exclusive hashtag, “prayersforthePughs” that is circulating on social media.
In addition to enthusiast assistance, Briscoe is remaining remembered as a local community chief. He was an assistant coach for the Laurel Middle Faculty soccer workforce, where his son, Gannon, played. He also coached a youth basketball workforce.
“He was closely associated,” Laurel Large athletic director Kevin Walmsley told the News Journal. “He was at college practically each and every working day. … It’s a substantial tragedy for the local community.”
The Laurel University District compensated regard to Briscoe and his household by closing educational institutions on Wednesday in the wake of the tragedy.
A accurate ring warrior
Several specialist wrestlers honored Briscoe this week. All Elite Wrestling operator Tony Khan shared a touching tribute on social media. Planet Wrestling Entertainment also tackled Briscoe on their “WWE NXT” telecast Tuesday.
On Wednesday, AEW wrestlers wore black armbands to exhibit support and honor Briscoe in the ring.
“Sadly, Jamin Pugh has handed away. Identified to lovers as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for more than 20 years, from the very first display until today,” Khan wrote. “Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day. We are going to do whatever we can to aid his loved ones. Rest In Peace Jamin.”
Below is a glance at some of the tributes to Briscoe and his spouse and children:
Contributing: United states of america Today Sports reporter Cydney Henderson, Delaware On line reporters Hannah Edelman and Kevin Tresolini.
