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Bryan Danielson Came Out Of Retirement To Honor PAC On AEW Dynamite: A Tribute to PAC

One of the most memorable and emotional moments in AEW history took place on this week’s special edition of AEW Dynamite: A Tribute to PAC, as Bryan Danielson made a surprise return to honor the late Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as PAC.

The night opened with Jon Moxley successfully defending the AEW Continental Championship against Orange Cassidy. Following the match, the arena paused for a ten-bell salute in remembrance of PAC, creating an emotional atmosphere throughout the building.

As fans reflected on the tribute, the mood shifted even further when Danielson’s music hit and the former AEW World Champion made his way to the ring. Clearly overcome with emotion, Danielson walked to the ring in tears before sharing a heartfelt embrace with Moxley at center ring.

The moment marked a significant reunion between the two longtime allies and served as a powerful show of respect for PAC’s legacy and impact on the wrestling industry.

Danielson’s appearance was particularly noteworthy because it represented a temporary return from retirement. After stepping away from full-time competition following WrestleDream 2024, “The American Dragon” had not competed on AEW television in nearly two years.

In the main event, 8-Man Tag Match: Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family. Wardlow makes his return to action alongside Mark Davis, Lance Archer, Josh Alexander and Jake Doyle. The Death Riders represented by Daniel Garcia, Gabe Kidd, Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli. The group gathers around the chair set up in honor of PAC before making its way through the crowd and toward the ring. Jon Moxley joins the commentary team as the Death Riders initially enter the match with only four competitors.

The Death Riders’ entrance music hits again, revealing Bryan Danielson as the fifth member of the team for the main event.

The Death Riders won the match.

Following the match, the Death Riders come together and embrace in the ring as the broadcast reflects on the life and career of Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans as PAC.

A video package celebrating PAC’s life and career airs before the broadcast returns for one final shot of the chair and towel set up in his honor.

For many viewers, Danielson’s return and his emotional interaction with Moxley became one of the defining moments of the tribute show, highlighting the respect and admiration that PAC earned from his peers throughout his career.

While Danielson’s long-term in-ring future remains unclear, his return on this special night provided a fitting tribute to one of AEW’s most respected performers.

AEW Dynamite Preview: A Tribute To PAC 9/30/2026

AEW Dynamite: A Tribute To PAC live tonight at 8 ET on TBS and HBO Max from the Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

  • Tribute to PAC (real name Benjamin Satterley), who passed away on Sunday at the age of 40.
  • AEW World Champion Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet (Non-Title)

New Details Emerge Following Death Of AEW Star PAC

Additional information has surfaced regarding the death of AEW star PAC (Benjamin Satterley), who passed away on September 27 at the age of 40.

News of Satterley’s death became public later that evening when AEW announced his passing on social media. The announcement came less than 24 hours after PAC competed at AEW All Out 2026, where he wrestled Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship and later appeared during the show’s main event.

The sudden loss of the former AEW champion and ex-WWE star sent shockwaves through the wrestling industry, with fans and fellow wrestlers mourning one of the most respected performers of his generation. While many questions remain unanswered, new reports have shed some light on the circumstances surrounding his passing.

According to TMZ, Satterley was found unresponsive inside a vehicle outside a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois. The report, which cited emergency dispatch audio first obtained by the New York Post, stated that restaurant patrons called 911 after noticing someone who appeared to be unconscious inside the car.

Witnesses reportedly searched for medical equipment inside the restaurant in an effort to help before emergency responders arrived at the scene.

A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office told the New York Post that Satterley was pronounced dead at 4:08 p.m. local time. TMZ further reported that an autopsy has been completed, but additional testing is required before an official cause and manner of death can be determined. The process could take several weeks.

Russell Lissau of the Daily Herald also reported that a spokesperson for the Medical Examiner’s Office said there were “no indications of foul play or trauma” and that the death did not appear suspicious.

PAC May Have Been Traveling To Andy Williams Memorial

During a recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer discussed the possibility that PAC may have been traveling to a public memorial service for Andy Williams, the Every Time I Die guitarist who passed away earlier this year.

Alvarez noted that news of PAC’s death began spreading while the memorial service was taking place.

“The point is when the word got out that he had passed away, it was during Andy Williams memorial. So the people were finding about, they were finding out about it at the memorial service for Andy Williams,” Alvarez said.

Meltzer emphasized that he could not confirm PAC’s destination but said people who knew him believed he may have been on his way to the event.

“Yeah, I don’t know this, but there were people who knew him that thought that that’s what he was doing,” Meltzer said.

He added that PAC had already attended a previous memorial service for Williams and was known to be very close with him.

“He was very close with Andy Williams. And as you could tell from the Andy Williams tribute show, PAC, there were a lot of very moving tributes and his was one of them. They were very, very close.”

PAC Wrestled At AEW All Out One Day Earlier

PAC’s final match took place at AEW All Out 2026, where he challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship. He later appeared during the AEW World Championship main event involving Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.

At this time, no official cause of death has been announced. Further information is expected once the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office completes its investigation.

WrestlingNewsBlog.com extends its continued condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Benjamin Satterley.

Breaking News: AEW Announces Death Of PAC (Benjamin Satterly) At Age 40

The wrestling world is mourning the loss of Benjamin Satterly, known to fans around the globe as PAC. The AEW star has passed away at the age of 40.

All Elite Wrestling confirmed the news on Sunday night in a statement shared on social media.

“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” AEW wrote. “A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations all over the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability. Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and held multiple AEW Championships and competed in some of the most memorable matches in AEW history. Our condolences go out to Satterley’s family, friends and fans.”

At this time, no additional details regarding Satterly’s passing have been made public.

PAC wrestled what would become his final match on Saturday night at AEW All Out 2026. He challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship in the opening match of the pay-per-view.

Since joining AEW in 2019, PAC established himself as one of the promotion’s top in-ring performers. As a member of the Death Riders, he was a former AEW World Trios Champion and also made history as the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion, a title later renamed the AEW International Championship.

Before his run in AEW, Satterly was well known to WWE fans as Adrian Neville. During his time with WWE, he captured the NXT Championship, NXT Tag Team Championship, and Cruiserweight Championship while earning a reputation as one of the most athletic competitors of his generation.

Satterly’s career spanned more than two decades and included appearances for promotions around the world. His performances and accomplishments left a lasting impact on the wrestling industry and earned him a dedicated following among fans worldwide.

We extend our condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Benjamin Satterly during this difficult time.

PAC Reportedly Injured During AEW Dynamite Match

AEW may be dealing with another unfortunate injury setback, as PAC appeared to suffer a significant injury during this week’s episode of Dynamite, live from Baltimore, MD.

The incident occurred during his highly anticipated matchup against Swerve Strickland. Multiple sources have reported that the injury seems to be centered around PAC’s right foot or ankle. The match, which had been delivering on expectations, came to a sudden halt following a buckle bomb from Strickland. Immediately afterward, PAC was seen clutching his lower leg in visible pain and rolled to the outside.

AEW medical personnel quickly checked on the former Trios Champion at ringside. Although PAC attempted to stay involved, it became clear he couldn’t continue, and he was helped to the back by officials. Swerve closed out the match swiftly with a kick followed by his signature Stomp to pick up the win.

At this time, AEW has yet to issue an official statement on the severity of the injury or PAC’s status going forward. The timing is especially rough considering PAC had just begun gaining momentum again after extended time off due to previous injuries.

Kota Ibushi, PAC Announced As Final Participants In AEW Dynamite Blood & Guts Match

The full lineups for next week’s Blood & Guts match at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts are set, with the fifth man for both the Blackpool Combat Club and Elite teams announced at the end of the July 12 episode of “AEW Dynamite.” And while one was exactly who fans were hoping for, the other was a bit of a surprise, albeit one that makes plenty of sense.

After Don Callis made his entrance to announce the fifth member of the BCC team, replacing the injured Bryan Danielson, Kenny Omega made his way to the ring, only to be cut off by Jon Moxley and Konsuke Takeshita. As Omega fought back, he was blindsided with a steel chair by the returning PAC, who had not been seen in AEW since he and the Lucha Bros. lost the AEW World Trios Titles to Omega and the Young Bucks in January. PAC announced that he had not forgotten that Omega “shattered my nose bone” during the Death Triangle-Elite best-of-seven series.

As Moxley placed the chair around Omega’s neck and asked if he had any last words before being taken out, the Winnipeg native told him to turn his attention to the video screen. A video then played revealing that Omega’s Golden Lovers tag team partner, Kota Ibushi, will be the fifth member of his team, which allowed enough of a distraction for the Young Bucks and “Hangman” Adam Page to run in and clean house.

So it’s official: Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Konosuke Takeshita, and PAC, representing Blackpool Combat Club and the Don Callis Family, will face the Golden Elite of Kenny Omega, “Hangman” Adam Page, Kota Ibushi, and the Young Bucks next Wednesday night in Blood & Guts, AEW’s version of War Games.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Andrade El Idolo vs. PAC Removed From AEW All Out PPV Card

Due to travel issues, AEW has announced that the match between Andrade El Idolo vs. PAC has been removed from the All Out card.

One of the big matches for AEW’s All Out pay-per-view this Sunday has changed. It was announced during Wednesday’s epsiode of Dynamite that Andrade El Idolo versus PAC will no longer be taking place and the match will have to be rescheduled. Adrade teased a potential new opponent but no names have been released and it’s not clear how AEW will proceed with the angle moving forward.

Tony Khan tweeted, “Thank you to you fans supporting #AEWDynamite LIVE next on TNT! The Women’s Casino Battle Royale, which was booked on the Buy In, will now be featured on the ALL OUT ppv card. Due to travel issues, the @BASTARDPAC vs. @AndradeElIdolo bout is postponed until a future #AEWRampage”. Following the announcement, Andrade started tweeting responses to the news. In one tweet he wrote, “I just wasted my time! It’s like in boxing, when they don’t make weight, the fighter has to be fined a sum of money Or is he just not ready to face me and he wants more time!” In another tweet he asked who he’ll be facing.

It’s unfortunate news for fans who were looking forward to this match. It was arguably going to be Andrade’s toughest competition to date in AEW and the prospect of these two in the ring together was exciting. This could have been a show stealing bout on a card full of top notch matches. It’s also another unfortunate break for PAC who has had some travel issues in the past and with COVId restrictions constantly changing, this was something that shouldn’t come as too shocking a surprise.

Still, when AEW learned he wasn’t going to make the show, they immediately let the fans know.

Of course, some fans had fun at WWE’s expense with the way AEW was completely transparent about the change in plans. One Twitter user wrote, “THIS ISN’T HOW A COMPANY DOES BUSINESS!” They jokingly added that AEW should have kept advertising the match, run a video promo just before the match was to take place and then tell the fans that it wasn’t happening live during the event. This, of course, was a sarcastic reference to how WWE handled the Sasha Banks situation at SummerSlam.

Source: TheSportster

Dynamite Match Ends Early After Orange Cassidy Gets Knocked Out, Original Plan Revealed

A match to decide Kenny Omega’s challenger at Double or Nothing had to be changed on the fly after Orange Cassidy was unable to continue.

Wrestling can be unpredictable at times, even to those who put the matches together. That seems to be more prevalent this week than usual. First Humberto Carrillo’s match-stopping injury on Raw, and now via the same thing for Orange Cassidy on Dynamite. Freshly Squeezed was unable to continue on Wednesday night leading to his match with Pac coming to a premature end.

While it’s unclear when exactly Cassidy was first injured in the match, a sunset powerbomb outside the ring was the move that seems to have finished Cassidy off. Despite his best efforts, Cassidy was unable to make it back to his feet in order to finish the match. An audible was called and the match was declared a no contest.

According to PWInsider, while the match was supposed to end in a draw, it was meant to go for another seven minutes, hitting the time limit. At that point, it would have been declared that Omega will face both men at Double or Nothing in a triple threat. Since Cassidy was hurt and the planned finish was a draw, the decision was made to end the match early so Cassidy could be checked.

Reports suggest Cassidy was briefly knocked out at some point but the belief he suffered a concussion may be unfounded. A follow-up report from PWInsider has confirmed Cassidy was okay and responsive when he got back to the locker room. Tony Schiavone confirmed after the match that the AEW Title will be defended in a three-way match at Double or Nothing.

Source: The Sportster

In an update from PWInsider, Cassidy is said to be “OK” and was seen socializing with a number of talents after Dynamite went off the air. The report added that Cassidy is expected to be “good to go” for the Triple Threat Match for the AEW World Championship with Kenny Omega and PAC at Double or Nothing on May 30.

The Young Bucks Say They’ve Had A Lot Of Talks With CM Punk, Provide Update On PAC’s Status With AEW

AEW’s All Out, has been speculated as the night that former muti-time WWE Champion CM Punk will return to professional wrestling and debut with AEW. All Out takes place at the Sears Centre Arena in Chicago, the city where Punk is from.

“We’ll be honest, of course we would love [Punk] to come to our company,” Nick Jackson told Chris Van Vliet. “At this time, I just don’t think he wants to. Matt talks to him all the time about it but the timing is not right, I guess.”

“When he wants to come back to wrestling, it’ll be his decision,” Matt explained. “Professional wrestling is the most demanding thing in the world. You can’t just find yourself back in it one day and be like, ‘Okay, I guess I’m doing this again.’ You really have to want to do it and that’s up to him.”

With or without Punk in AEW, the company has been a hot topic of conversation in the pro wrestling industry. The Bucks took some time to note the improvements that AEW has brought to performers and the overall competitive nature of the sport.

“We’ve changed the whole pay scale for everyone in wrestling, which is awesome,” Nick said. “A lot of our friends are getting paid and they’re finally making money for the first time in their careers. It feels good, it feels awesome.”

“The pressure has been put on everybody in the professional wrestling business,” Matt added. “… Everybody is trying harder now. It’s very competitive again. We need competition again; the industry needs it to survive.”

At Double Or Nothing this past May, “Hangman” Adam Page and PAC were supposed to have a one-on-one bout that was ultimately cancelled due to creative differences. The Bucks mentioned that they still have every intention of bringing on PAC as a part of their future AEW productions.

“He’s coming. I mean, eventually,” Matt stated.

“It’s a work in progress. It’s obvious that Matt and I are big fans of his,” Nick said. “We met him like 10 years ago over in Japan, so we’ll always have ties with him and we wanna work things out with him. I think it’s just a matter of trying to fit his schedule with ours and hopefully, things will work out.”

“It’s a priority for us and I think we’re gonna make this thing work,” Matt added.

You can watch the full interview in the video below.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Pac Removed From AEW “Fyter Fest” Poster

AEW has removed Pac from the promotional material for the June 29 Fyter Fest event in Daytona Beach, FL. Pac has been advertised to team with Rey Fenix and Pentagon Jr. to face The Elite’s Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks. Tickets went on sale for the event this afternoon and we will keep you updated on sales.

As seen below, a mystery man is now being advertised to team with The Lucha Brothers. Pac’s AEW future has been up in the air following the creative differences that led to his match with “Hangman” Adam Page being pulled from Double Or Nothing. The match ended up being taped in England and released on YouTube.

Updated card for AEW Fyter Fest:

Hardcore Match
Jebailey vs. Michael Nakazawa

The Elite (The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega) vs. Lucha Bros & ?

Cody Rhodes vs. Darby Allin

Jon Moxley’s AEW in-ring debut vs. Joey Janela

Source: Wrestling Inc.