Jay Briscoe

Professional wrestler, Ring of Honor star

Jay Briscoe - Professional wrestler, Ring of Honor star
Born

January 25th, 1984
41 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 39 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional wrestler competed primarily in Ring of Honor. Debuted in 2000 and achieved widespread recognition for tag team success alongside brother Mark Briscoe. Captured multiple tag team championships, highlighting a prominent run with the ROH World Tag Team Championship. Known for high-energy matches and intense rivalries that engaged wrestling fans. Helped elevate the tag team division and contributed to ROH’s growth during the 2000s and 2010s. Continued to participate in wrestling events until his passing in 2023.

Won the ROH World Tag Team Championship

Co-held the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship

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