AEW Dynamite Paid Tribute to Late Wrestler PAC
The wrestling promotion honored PAC following news of his death earlier this week.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Wrestling
AEW Dynamite featured emotional tributes to PAC during its broadcast this week. The wrestler, a member of the Death Riders, passed away shortly after competing in his final match.
Why it matters
PAC was an active competitor in All Elite Wrestling, most recently challenging for the National Championship. The tribute serves as a moment of remembrance for the wrestler within the professional wrestling community.
PAC competed in his final match on September 26, 2026, where he challenged Andrade El Idolo for the National Championship at AEW All Out.
The players
PAC
He was a professional wrestler and a member of the Death Riders faction.
Andrade El Idolo
He is a professional wrestler who successfully defended the National Championship against PAC at AEW All Out.
Will Ospreay
He is a professional wrestler who defended the AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley.
Jon Moxley
He is a professional wrestler who challenged Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship.
Persephone
She is a professional wrestler who recently captured the TBS Championship.
The details
The AEW Dynamite broadcast highlighted the career of the late Death Riders member through various tributes. This follows a busy period for the promotion, which recently saw title changes and competitive bouts like Will Ospreay defending the AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley at All Out.
Timeline
August 30, 2026: Persephone defeated Maya World to win the TBS Championship.
September 9, 2026: Britt Baker, Persephone, and Hikaru Shida won a trios match at Dynamite Rebel Heart.
September 26, 2026: PAC wrestled his final professional match at AEW All Out.
September 30, 2026: AEW Dynamite featured a tribute segment dedicated to the life of PAC.
Season Trajectory
The tribute follows the recent competitive history established at the AEW All Out 2026 event. This loss impacts the immediate creative direction of the Death Riders faction following their recent appearances.
The death of PAC removes a key competitor from the active National Championship scene and the Death Riders rotation. Viewers should expect adjustments to future broadcast cards and faction storylines in upcoming episodes.
The takeaway
The wrestling world pauses to honor the legacy of a competitor who was active in the ring just days ago. Fans can reflect on the recent championship performances that marked the final chapter of his career.
Further reading
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