

The sudden and tragic death of pro wrestler Jay Briscoe in a car accident has left many people devastated. Jay, aged 38, was returning from a cheerleading competition with his two daughters when the horrific tragedy occurred on Tuesday, January 17. The entire wrestling community mourned as one over the loss of such a talented individual at a young age. Many fans and wrestlers including WWE star Seth Rollins had a tough time dealing with this tragedy.
Moreover, Jay Briscoe’s wife Ashley Pugh updated that their two daughters were severely injured. She revealed that one of their daughters Gracie had to undergo surgery on her back. And now an old video of Jay Briscoe, one of the toughest wrestlers, practicing a cheerleading routine with one of his daughters is making people even more emotional.
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People get emotional over the video of Jay Briscoe dancing with his young daughter
After the news of Jay Briscoe’s unfortunate and disturbing death, many people shared their support for his family and paid tributes to the late wrestler. In their tributes to Jay Briscoe, those who knew him lauded him as an iconic wrestler but even more so as a great husband and father. Despite being old school and having a tough-guy image, Jay didn’t shy away from publicly showing his adorable moments with his family, especially his daughters.

In an old video that resurfaced after Jay’s tragic grievous demise, we see the former ROH World Champion helping his daughter practice her cheerleading routine at home during the pandemic in 2020. In the heartbreaking video, Jay is wearing a bow on his head as he dances along with his young kid.
As people came across this video on Twitter, they expressed their grief and felt even more heartbroken over the tragedy that befell the Briscoe family. A user wrote, “This breaks my heart. That girl lost a hero today.” Another user commented, “Legit years in my eyes.”
#ROHDayByDay Jay Briscoe helps his daughter practice her cheer routine from home during quarantine! #ROHStrong#StayHome🏠 pic.twitter.com/BzjCJ5CYfg
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) April 2, 2020
Here are the top reactions from people to Jay Briscoe’s video with his daughter.
Total fucking dedication to being a father right here. You love to see it but hate to hear about his passing. Condolences to everyone whose life he touched
— 🐅 Dustin 🐅 (@DRamey85) January 18, 2023
This breaks my heart. That girl lost her hero today
— Matthew Joseph (@majek0614) January 18, 2023
This warmed and broke my heart at the same time.. Man, this loss really sucks so much. Rip Jamin
— Michael Len Watkins (@MichaelLenWatk1) January 18, 2023
As well as for his incredible pro wrestling career, this is how Jay Briscoe should be remembered.
Just a great father who loved his daughter very much.
— Callum Altimas (@CallumAltimas) January 18, 2023
Oh man, it's hard to watch. Can't help but feel heartbroken. This video brought tears right away. Such beautiful footage, now more than ever. Legendary wrestler but, as you can see, even more legendary as a father. #RIPJayBriscoe #DemBoys
— Luis Roman (@luicheponce) January 18, 2023
shit man. life is too fragile. rest in peace jay briscoe ☝️ https://t.co/HmaxMYEQL5
— spliff burton (@migbone45) January 18, 2023
People were overcome with emotions seeing the late wrestler having a great time with his child.
This tears me up man. Sending so much prayers this family. Truly heartbreaking!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️🕊️
— Mamba_824 (@RavenIVLife) January 18, 2023
This video made tears stream down my face. I just met Jay recently for the first time, I never had the privilege of knowing him personally, but you can see what mattered to him. I pray GOD gives the family, especially his kids, an abundance of Peace.
— Cham-Pain (@marty_garner) January 18, 2023
Oh man, it's hard to watch. Can't help but feel heartbroken. This video brought tears right away. Such beautiful footage, now more than ever. Legendary wrestler but, as you can see, even more legendary as a father. #RIPJayBriscoe #DemBoys
— Luis Roman (@luicheponce) January 18, 2023
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Legit tears in my eyes ❤️ https://t.co/Igs6102Don
— Pro wrestling junkie (@PWJCARDS) January 18, 2023
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Jay Briscoe’s sudden demise has upset many people. The hurt was amplified after seeing Jay being an amazing father to his daughter and helping with the cheer routine. We now pray that both his daughters recover soon enough and the Briscoe family pulls through after this tragedy.
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