Former NWA World Champion Jax Dane passes away at 48

The NWA is mourning the devastating loss of a former champion. Jax Dane (real name Jeremy Laymon), a mainstay of the NWA both before and during the Billy Corgan era, passed away at 48 years old on Christmas Day. A statement issued by the NWA on Thursday disclosed that Dane’s death was due to complications from a heart attack he suffered in November. “Born March 10, 1976, Dane left us on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, due to complications from a heart attack suffered in late November,” the statement said. “Dane is survived by his wife Evelynda Laymon, stepson Nicolas, and father, who will forever cherish his memory.” Corgan praised Dane as a friend, mentor, and professional, calling him a loyalist who went out of his way to support and rebuild the NWA. Corgan is promising to honor Dane and make his family proud going forward. “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 Wrestling Alliance when saying Jax will be m