Who Is Jay Briscoe? Age, Biography and Wiki
Jay Briscoe was born on January 25, 1984. As of 2025, he would have celebrated his 41st birthday. Jay, whose real name is Jamin Pugh, was a well-known American professional wrestler, recognized primarily for his time in Ring of Honor (ROH) alongside his brother Mark Briscoe. Known for his high-energy wrestling style and dynamic persona, Jay also became a key figure in the professional wrestling community until his untimely passing in January 2023.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 25, 1984 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Salisbury, Maryland, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 17 January, 2023 |
| Died Place | Laurel, Delaware, U.S. |
Popularity
Jay Briscoe's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Jay Briscoe stood at a height of approximately 6 feet tall (183 cm) and weighed around 230 pounds (104 kg) during his wrestling career. His robust physique was instrumental in his wrestling style, characterized by a mix of technical grappling and high-flying maneuvers.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Jay Briscoe was known to be a family man, married to his longtime girlfriend, Ashley Pugh. Together, they had two daughters, Gracie and Jayleigh. Jay’s commitment to his family was often highlighted in his social media posts, showcasing a loving and supportive household. His legacy continues to thrive through his loved ones, who cherish his memory.
Mark returned to active competition at Northern Navigation on July 25, 2009, teaming with Jay and Aries to defeat The Age of the Fall in a no disqualification match.
On December 19, 2009, at Final Battle 2009, the Briscoe Brothers won the ROH World Tag Team Championship for a record sixth time by defeating the American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards). They went on to lose the championship to The Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli) at The Big Bang! pay-per-view on April 3.
On August 23, 2010, Ring of Honor announced that the company had signed the Briscoe Brothers to contract extensions.
The Briscoe Brothers ended their feud with the Kings of Wrestling on December 18, 2010, at Final Battle 2010, where they teamed with their father Mike "Papa" Briscoe in a six-man tag team match, where they defeated Hero, Castagnoli and their manager Shane Hagadorn.
On January 25, 2011, Ring of Honor announced that the Briscoe Brothers had signed new contract extensions with the promotion. On March 19 at Manhattan Mayhem IV, the Briscoe Brothers turned heel after suffering an upset loss against the All Night Xpress (Kenny King and Rhett Titus).
On September 17 at Death Before Dishonor IX, the All Night Xpress defeated the Briscoe Brothers in a ladder match to become the number one contenders to the ROH World Tag Team Championship.
At Final Battle 2011 on December 23, 2011, the Briscoe Brothers defeated Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin) to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship for the seventh time, turning back to faces in the process. On May 12, 2012, at Border Wars, the Briscoe Brothers lost the title back to Haas and Benjamin.
On December 16 at Final Battle 2012: Doomsday, the Briscoe Brothers defeated S.C.U.M. (Jimmy Jacobs and Steve Corino) and Caprice Coleman and Cedric Alexander in a three-way match to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship for the eighth time. They lost the title to Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly on March 2, 2013, at the 11th Anniversary Show.
Net Worth and Salary
Before his passing in 2023, Jay Briscoe had an estimated net worth of $1 million. His earnings primarily came from his wrestling career, various appearances, merchandise sales, and personal services in wrestling events. While specific figures about his salary during his career vary, his dedication to the sport undoubtedly contributed to a respectable financial standing.
At Fifth Year Festival: Chicago in February 2007, the Briscoe Brothers defeated Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal to win the tag team championship. Their reign, however, proved to be brief, as they in turn dropped the belts to Naruki Doi and Shingo Takagi in their first defense, at Fifth Year Festival: Liverpool.
After this match, the storyline was that the brothers felt they needed to "man up" due to losing the title in their first defense, just as they had the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship earlier in the year. Thus, the two faced off what was described as "one time only" at Fifth Year Festival: Finale.
The match ended in a draw, with both of them unable to answer the referee's standing ten-count. At the next event, All Star Extravaganza III, they won the title back from Doi and Shingo, but in the course of the match Mark was seriously injured attempting a Shooting Star Press to the floor.
Mark was kept in the intensive care unit of a hospital for two nights, and suffered a seizure there before eventually being released. Two weeks later, at Fighting Spirit, Mark made an unadvertised and unannounced return, entering through the crowd to come to his brother's side during his match with Erick Stevens against Kevin Steen and El Generico.
The storyline was that with Mark out and injured, Jay was tagging with Stevens as a replacement. The No Remorse Corps then ran in and attacked Stevens, and Jay was momentarily left without a partner until Mark entered. Mark eventually suffered the fall in the match after several bumps to the head. They then began to feud with Steen and Generico.
After retaining the tag title over Claudio Castagnoli and Matt Sydal at ROH's first pay-per-view Respect is Earned, Steen and Generico showed up and immediately demanded their title shot; the scene followed with a wild brawl all over the building.
The feud was followed on both ROH's standard canon, with Steen defeating Mark at A Fight at the Roxbury, and the PPV series, with the Brothers retaining the tag team title against Steen and Generico at Driven, after which Steen repeatedly attacked both brothers with a ladder.
The Briscoe Brothers then retained over Steen and Generico in a steel cage match at Caged Rage and in ROH's first-ever ladder match at Man Up in September 2007.
Career, Business and Investments
Jay Briscoe's professional wrestling career began in the early 2000s, and he quickly gained popularity in Ring of Honor (ROH). He became a multi-time tag team champion and was recognized for his performances in both singles and tag team matches. Notably, he and his brother Mark formed the tag team "The Briscoes," which became one of the most successful and enduring duos in independent wrestling history.
In addition to wrestling, Jay was involved in various aspects of the wrestling business, including promotions and training newcomers. His entrepreneurial spirit also led to investments in merchandise and wrestling schools, further cementing his legacy in the industry.
Jamin Dale Pugh (January 25, 1984 – January 17, 2023), known by his ring name Jay Briscoe, was an American professional wrestler.
He was known for his time with his brother Mark Briscoe as the Briscoe Brothers in Ring of Honor, where he was a two-time ROH World Champion, ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion, and record 13-time ROH World Tag Team Champion.
Other championships held by Briscoe over his career include the Impact World Tag Team Championship and IWGP Tag Team Championship. He was inducted into the ROH Hall of Fame in 2022.
Social Network
Jay Briscoe was active on several social media platforms, where he connected with fans and shared insights into his life as a wrestler and father. His Twitter (@jaybriscoe84) and Instagram pages were known for their personal touches, featuring family moments, wrestling events, and motivational messages.
Education
While specific details about Jay Briscoe's education are not extensively documented, he was known to have a passion for wrestling from a young age. His dedication to the sport outweighed formal educational pursuits, as he quickly made a name for himself in the wrestling community.
