10 Recent Wrestling Moments That Shook The World

4. Jay Briscoe Is Taken Way Too Soon

Mandy Rose
ROH

The news of ROH legend Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh) suddenly being taken at the far too young age of 38 on January 17 left not just the entire wrestling community in a state of shock, but much of the rest of the planet upon hearing of the much-loved worker and his daughters being involved in a fatal car accident.

And it wasn't long before waves and waves of tributes and support were sent the late star and his family's way, with performers from across the industry paying their respects to a fallen brother and the likes of WWE, Impact Wrestling, ROH, and AEW all joining together in saluting one half of the legendary Briscoe Brothers unit.

In a moment as sad and unfair as this one, there is still some light to be found in the fact that the condition of Jay's daughters is thankfully improving according to recent reports. And the way the taken too soon veteran's resilient brother Mark has handled himself throughout this hugely tragic period has been nothing short of superhuman, too.

And speaking of which...

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