AEW Stars Pay Tribute To Jay Briscoe

By Brady Alexander Last updated Jan 18, 2023

Forever in out hearts.

Jay Briscoe tragically passed away yesterday evening at the age of 38. AEW President and ROH owner Tony Khan Officially broke the news of the reigning ROH Tag Team Champions passing. Following the news, the out pour of love from the wrestling world flooded in, including many from All Elite Wrestling.

RIP Jay Briscoe.

You have left many great matches in Japan. You are still in the memories of Japanese fans. https://t.co/Sgfj574VbK
— Konosuke Takeshita 竹下幸之介 (@Takesoup) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/briancagegmsi/status/1615525468819845120?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/griffgarrison1/status/1615524855474180096?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/joseassistant/status/1615523633555992576?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

One of the top highlights of my short ROH run and career was being able to not only work with the Briscoes, but having the absolute privilege to wrestle Mark and Jay. One of the best wrestlers to ever do it and always so nice and helpful to everyone.

Rest in peace. https://t.co/bSglEFKanN
— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/officialtaz/status/1615522688403124225?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

Love you forever my brother. pic.twitter.com/TN3j1ZXwCs
— Big Bad Brody King (@Brodyxking) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/shawndean773/status/1615522835421884416?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/realbrittbaker/status/1615521263400923136?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/rebeltanea/status/1615535560512180226?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

Rest in peace. Descanse en paz, prayers go out to his family and love ones.
— Thunder Rosa (@thunderrosa22) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/flyinbrianjr/status/1615528234396811264?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

So unbelievably sad. May he rest in peace.
— Alex Abrahantes (@ontheairalex) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/sonnykissxo/status/1615530650735370240?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/dashakuret/status/1615522694270689280?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/wrestlingleva/status/1615533263434440705?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

Devastated. R.I.P Jay https://t.co/0ItCntFabM
— Slim J (@tadpoleslimj) January 18, 2023

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

Not fucking real.. pic.twitter.com/IhKAYFuu6L
— Marina Shafir (@MarinaShafir) January 18, 2023

I wish you knew just how good of a human Jay was. pic.twitter.com/vON7cGp1uD
— ᴛʜᴇ ᴛʀᴇɴᴅ MʌTT TʌVEN (@MattTaven) January 18, 2023

The definition of bringing light into the world

R.I.P. Jay Briscoe
— “All Ego” Ethan Page (@OfficialEGO) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/docsampson13/status/1615591205638897664?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

Sending my love to the Pugh family♥️
— Willow Nightingale (@willowwrestles) January 18, 2023

Jay Briscoe was one of the toughest men I ever had the privilege of sharing a ring with, as well as being a tremendous brother, father, and man. I’m so happy to have had the opportunity to know him and wrestle him as often as I did. Rest in Peace, Jay, I love you.#RIPJayBriscoe pic.twitter.com/6ZxNfgPcmw
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) January 18, 2023

RIP JAY BRISCOE
— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) January 18, 2023

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

Man, I just saw Jay at the last 2 ROH ppvs, and he took part in 2 of the best tag matches I've ever seen. This is unfair. RIP Jay Briscoe.
— Ari Daivari (@AriyaDaivari) January 18, 2023

Story time.

2017 I attended my first ROH Camp. I had every doubt running through my head you could ever expect, but I showed up and sowed out as best I could.

End of the camp, Jay Briscoe gets in the ring and gives a speech to everyone in attendance. He goes in hard. pic.twitter.com/yclXk0vdmF
— J.D. Drake "ASE Certified Wrestling Mechanic" (@RealJDDrake) January 18, 2023

Jay was the fuckin’ man. RIP Jamin.
— Chuck Taylor (@SexyChuckieT) January 18, 2023

RIP Jay Briscoe 🙁
— EVIL UNO is __________ (@EvilUno) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/mikeyrukus/status/1615525016480669697?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/marq_quen/status/1615535677156003840?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/isiahkassidy/status/1615532402381815810?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

https://twitter.com/bandidowrestler/status/1615540771901571072?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

❤️ https://t.co/9je90IW04n
— Abadon_AEW (@abadon_AEW) 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

I’m doing ok. Thanks everyone for checking on me.

I love you, Jay. pic.twitter.com/ijE09akNeT
— Uncle Dax FTR (@DaxFTR) January 18, 2023

Every encounter I ever had with both Jay and Mark, they’ve treated me with respect and an authenticity that guys of there stature didn’t have show to a young guy like me. I’ll always remember that, my T&P are with Mark and the rest of Jay’s family this evening. RIP Jay Briscoe
— Brock Anderson (@BAndersonAEW) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/thekipsabian/status/1615532744033079297?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

I’ll always have exceptional respect for the ones that would rather talk about their family before wrestling.

The one solace with Sweeney passing was us all being together telling stories/hugging/crying at Trios. I expect the same tomorrow. Here for anyone that needs me. ❤️
— Bryce Remsburg (@dabryceisright) January 18, 2023

Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Man… https://t.co/kKg8mHSE9e
— TAIGASTYLE (@theleemoriarty) January 18, 2023

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— Big Stoke (@StokelyHathaway) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/diamantelax/status/1615531820010950657?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

Please pray for @jaybriscoe84’s family. Trust me this is worse than you think.
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) January 18, 2023

Rest in Peace Jay Briscoe! A pioneer of Tag Team wrestling & a absolute gem of a person! Rest well!
— Buddy Matthews (@SNM_Buddy) January 18, 2023

Devastating news. My heart breaks for Jay Briscoe’s family.
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) January 18, 2023

As a father my heart breaks for the family he leaves behind. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the friends, family and fans of one of the most unique, charismatic, and hardworking brothers in wrestling history. #RIPJayBrisco
— Fuego Del Sol (@FuegoDelSol) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/sonjaydutterson/status/1615518748898910208?s=46&t=_SUhS8g_pha4TVHBHQGxeA

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

Sending love and prayers to Jay Briscoe’s family, friends and fans.

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