Wrestling World Mourns The Loss Of Jay Briscoe
The wrestling world suffered a great tragedy on January 17, 2023, as Jay Briscoe passed away at 38.
On social media, many in the wrestling world came together to reflect on the life and legacy of Jay Briscoe.
You can see some of the tributes below:
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
“Terry Funk ain’t wear no mouthpiece.”
RIP Jay —
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) 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
RIP Jay Briscoe.
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
— Warrior Wrestling (@WarriorWrstlng) 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.
— DIJAK (@TBARRetribution) January 18, 2023
Gutted. Rest in paradise, Jay Briscoe.
Thank you for allowing Robert and myself to wrestle you all countless times. Truly one of my favorites. —
— Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) January 18, 2023
This is so sad.
— Ricochet (@KingRicochet) 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
I don’t have the words. I liked him a lot. Nothing but great memories. RIP Jay.
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) January 18, 2023
I lost one of my kids and the world lost a great man!
RIP! pic.twitter.com/nAAMvJPM64— Cary Silkin (@rohcary) January 18, 2023
Nick Jackson reflects on the loss of Jay Briscoe on Instagram: pic.twitter.com/cuisxGfljw
— Robert DeFelice Fightful, WrestleZone (@dudefelice) January 18, 2023
CM Punk paid tribute to Jay Briscoe on his Instagram story pic.twitter.com/YES8Irr3K1
— Robert DeFelice Fightful, WrestleZone (@dudefelice) January 18, 2023
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 “New Year-New Me” Cardoza (@_AlexisCardoza) January 18, 2023
RIP to the homie Jay Briscoe. Condolences to the your family. Rest in paradise uso.–@SussexCoChicken #DemBoyz
— The Usos (@WWEUsos) January 18, 2023
On behalf of Fightful, we would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Jay Briscoe.