Wrestling star Jay Briscoe dies aged 38 in Delaware car crash

January 18th 2023

by Sky News

Wrestler Jay Briscoe has died at the age of 38 in a car accident.

According to reports in the US, the Ring Of Honor star was among two people killed in a car crash in Delaware on Tuesday.

Briscoe - real name Jamin Pugh - was described as an icon of professional wrestling who had dominated the Ring Of Honor promotion alongside his brother Mark.

In a tweet, Tony Khan, who owns All Elite Wrestling which took over Ring Of Honor in 2022, confirmed Briscoe's death.

"Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away," he wrote.

"Known to fans as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the first show until today.

"Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day.