Wrestler Jay Briscoe Dies, Daughters in Critical Condition After Car Crash
Briscoe’s 9- and 12-year-old daughters are being treated at a hospital, according to the wrestler’s wife, Ashley Pugh.
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Ring of Honor pro wrestler Jay Briscoe died in a car accident in Delaware on Tuesday evening, according to reports. He was 38. The crash in Laurel also claimed the life of the other driver, Lillyanne Ternahan, 27, according to Delaware State Police, and left Briscoe’s two daughters, aged 9 and 12, in critical condition. “Gracie is on her way into surgery on her back,” wrote Briscoe’s wife, Ashley Pugh, in a Facebook post Wednesday morning, adding that their other daughter Jayleigh is stable and resting. “Jamin would want the whole world praying for his little girl,” she added. “Pray for her precious legs to move again!” Briscoe—whose real name was Jamin Pugh—was ROH’s World Tag Team Champion along with his brother, Mark. Briscoe was inducted into ROH’s Hall of Fame last year after first joining the promotion in 2002.
Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to fans as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the first show until today.
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 18, 2023
Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day. We'll do whatever we can to support his family.
Rest In Peace Jamin
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