Jax Dane Passes Away at 48

The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is heartbroken to announce the passing of Jeremy "Jax Dane" Laymon.

Born March 10, 1976, Dane left us on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, due to complications from a heart attack suffered in late November. Dane is survived by his wife… pic.twitter.com/wDMzRJxeNc

— NWA (@nwa) December 26, 2024

Friend, mentor, absolute professional in and out of the ring, and loyalist who went out of his way to support and rebuild the NWA of today, Jax Dane loved professional wrestling deeply and he certainly loved those he fought and rode with. I know I speak for all of the National… https://t.co/5JsrtJyJ0u

— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) December 26, 2024

Wrestling aside, @TheJaxDane was an awesome friend. Hearing the news of his passing is devastating. I’ve not met too many people in my field who agreed with my world views and ways, but he sure did. He was the most gentle giant, always empathetic and true. A real champion in and… pic.twitter.com/a88wm4lEIe

— David Marquez (@CWFHMarquez) December 26, 2024

Jax Dane…legit one of my favorite human beings, even laughed when I stole his gear to take promo pics as him in it (laughing thinking of it now.) A man with heart that matched his muscle, If there’s an afterlife, he’s going to be its champion. Dane Event….here’s to you brotha. pic.twitter.com/idT7iTfJdu

— Kyle "Durden" Davis (@KyleDavisATL) December 26, 2024