Jay Briscoe - Pro Wrestlers Database
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jay Briscoe, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Jamin Pugh was born in Laurel, Delaware on January 25, 1984.

He died on January 17, 2023 at the age of 38.

Jay Briscoe is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 21 championships in major promotions during his career.

Jay Briscoe was inducted in the ROH Hall of Fame in 2022 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Briscoes) and in the Indie Hall of Fame in 2024 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Briscoes).

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJamin Pugh
  • Ring Names
    • Jay Briscoe (May 20, 2000 - January 17, 2023)
    • Kenny Murdoch (December 15, 2001 - March 9, 2002)
  • Born January 25, 1984
  • Died January 17, 2023 (aged 38)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceLaurel, Delaware
  • Billed From
    • Sandy Fork, Delaware
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 231 lbs (105 kg)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (May 20, 2000 - January 17, 2023)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionRing of HonorROHFebruary 23, 2002January 17, 2023
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTApril 28, 2022July 21, 2022
    PromotionGame Changer WrestlingGCWOctober 23, 2021April 23, 2022
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 19, 2022March 21, 2022
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight January 4, 2016July 2, 2017
    PromotionCombat Zone WrestlingCZWDecember 11, 2010May 14, 2011
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGApril 10, 2010March 4, 2011
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight January 7, 2007September 6, 2008
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGMay 20, 2006May 18, 2008
    PromotionCombat Zone WrestlingCZWJanuary 20, 2001June 14, 2003
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAJuly 10, 2002November 27, 2002
  • Images History

    Oct 2021
    Oct 2021
    Mar 2017
    Mar 2017
    Aug 2010
    Aug 2010
    Jan 2001
    Jan 2001
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJuly 24, 2022January 17, 2023
    FaceFebruary 28, 2020July 23, 2022
    HeelSeptember 22, 2017February 27, 2020
    FaceDecember 13, 2011September 21, 2017
    HeelMarch 19, 2011December 12, 2011
    FaceMay 20, 2000March 18, 2011
  • Finishers

    • Jay-Driller - Double Underhook Piledriver (February 23, 2002 - January 17, 2023)
    • Crucible - Sitout Suplex Slam (February 23, 2002 - January 17, 2023)
    • Military Press into a Death Valley Driver (February 23, 2002 - January 17, 2023)
    • Three-Quarter Nelson Suplex (February 23, 2002 - January 17, 2023)
    • Spike Jay-Driller - with Mark Briscoe - Springboard Spike Double Underhook Piledriver (February 23, 2002 - January 17, 2023)
    • Redneck Boogie - with Mark Briscoe - Crucifix Powerbomb + Neckbreaker combination (February 23, 2002 - January 17, 2023)
    • Springboard Doomsday Device - with Mark Briscoe (February 23, 2002 - January 17, 2023)
    • Cannonball Senton (May 20, 2000 - February 22, 2002)
    • Briscoe Bottom - with Mark Briscoe - Double Sitout Side Slam (May 20, 2000 - February 22, 2002)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Dem' Boys Will Survive" by Adam Massacre - with Mark Briscoe - Team (November 30, 2014 - January 17, 2023)
    • Theme Song"Fight" by Justin Ostrander, David Dorn, Bryan Edwards & Mark Lonsway - with Mark Briscoe - Team (January 4, 2016 - July 2, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Reach for the Sky" by Adam Massacre - with Mark Briscoe - Team (March 7, 2014 - November 29, 2014)
    • Theme Song"Sleeping All December" by Death Valley Driver - with Mark Briscoe - Team (June 26, 2011 - March 6, 2014)
    • Theme Song"British Steel" by James Ryan - with Mark Briscoe - Team (September 7, 2009 - June 25, 2011)
    • Theme Song"My Own Summer" by Deftones - with Mark Briscoe - Team (May 20, 2006 - March 4, 2011)
    • Theme Song"Gimme Back My Bullets (Edit)" by Stingray Music - with Mark Briscoe - Team (November 22, 2008 - September 6, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Wherever I May Roam" by Metallica - with Mark Briscoe - Team (August 18, 2006 - November 21, 2008)
    • Theme Song"Gimme Back My Bullets" by Lynyrd Skynyrd - with Mark Briscoe - Team (November 1, 2003 - August 17, 2006)
    • Theme Song"The Cross" by Nas - with Mark Briscoe - Team (April 12, 2003 - October 31, 2003)
    • Theme Song"Green Iron Fist" by Full Devil Jacket - with Mark Briscoe - Team (April 13, 2002 - April 11, 2003)
    • Theme Song"Lion’s Den (Instrumental)" by Dale Oliver - with Mark Briscoe - Team (July 10, 2002 - November 27, 2002)
    • Theme Song"Automatic" by Powerman 5000 - with Mark Briscoe - Team (February 10, 2001 - April 12, 2002)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Ring of Honor

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Pro Wrestling NOAH

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • Combat Zone Wrestling

    • 2 CZW World Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)

    Game Changer Wrestling

    • 2 GCW Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)

    Full Impact Pro

    • 1 FIP Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)

    House of Glory

    • 1 HOG Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)

    Jersey All Pro Wrestling

    • 1 JAPW Tag Team Championship (with The Insane Dragon)

    NWA Wildside

    • 1 NWA Wildside Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)

    Premier Wrestling Federation

    • 1 PWF United States Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling Unplugged

    • 1 PWU Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)

    Real Championship Wrestling

    • 1 RCW Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)

    Squared Circle Wrestling

    • 1 2CW Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)

    USA Xtreme Wrestling

    • 1 UXW Tag Team Championship (with Mark Briscoe)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • ROH Tag Team of the Decade (2010s – with Mark Briscoe)
    • ROH Year-End Award - Tag Team of the Year (2019, 2021 – with Mark Briscoe)
    • PWF United States Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner (2009)
    • RCW Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2009 - with Mark Briscoe)
    • Extreme Rising Match of the Year (2012 - with Mark Briscoe vs. The Blk Out vs. Los Dramáticos)
    • Extreme Rising Moment of the Year (2012 - with Mark Briscoe, debut in un Cage Match vs. Blk Out and Los Fantásticos)
    • 7° in the PWI 500 (2015)
    • 3° in the PWI Tag Team 100 (2022 - with Mark Bridcoe)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (2007 – with Mark Briscoe)
    • WON Feud of the Year (2022 – with Mark Briscoe vs. FTR)

Teams & Relations

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