The PAC Memorial Megathread

[u/tehjoz]

Hi, everyone. The passing of Benjamin "PAC" Satterley was such a devastating blow to not just the All Elite Wrestling community, but the wider community of Professional Wrestling as well. Having had stints around the world in many major, and independent promotions, Pac was "Your favorite wrestler's wrestler", and his impact on the sport, and art, of Professional Wrestling will be felt for generations to come.

With so many different threads to live photos, videos, artwork, and too many tributes to count, I thought it would be a nice idea to put together a one stop shop where everyone can remember The Bastard, Pac, in any way they'd like.

News breaking of his passing:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1ws13ps/omgpac_has_passed_away/

PAC's Top 10 Matches via CageMatch:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1ws3pp7/cagematchs_top_10_pac_matches_in_aew_rip/

Marina Shafir's emotional praise for Pac at Warrior Wrestling:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1ws48mn/marina_on_pac_after_her_match_with_warrior/

Pac at the All Elite Wrestling Press Conference announcing the birth of the promotion:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1ws67ml/pac_was_a_day_1_guy_an_aew_original_he_was_truly/

NJPW pays tribute to Pac:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsdzny/njpws_memorial_page_to_pac/

A fan runs into the Death Riders, led by Pac:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsf3th/running_into_the_death_riders_entrance_led_by_pac/

Ring of Honor's YouTube Channel uploaded a bunch of Pac matches
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsfrbb/the_roh_youtube_channel_is_uploading_one_pac/

A great close-up shot of Pac from last year:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wshvxy/photo_i_took_of_pac_last_november_in_nashville/

A grief counseling session, It's Okay to Mourn Pac:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsihyh/its_okay_to_mourn_pac/

Pac vs Kenny Omega from 2019:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsj489/pac_doing_a_clean_spot_with_kenny_omega_at_all/

Pac highlights from "Fairway To Hell" this past spring
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsmcca/highlights_from_pac_vs_darby_allin_fairway_to/

Fans sharing favorite Pac Moments and matches in AEW:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsobsh/what_are_your_favorite_pac_momentsmatches_of_his/

Full Match: Pac vs Bryan Danielson, Ring of Honor 2007
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsqsod/pac_vs_bryan_danielson_ring_of_honor_roh_caged/

A clip from Pac and Kevin Steen from Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG)
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsqtpo/pac_vs_kevin_steen_pwg_eight/

Pac Artwork - "He's Our Bastard!"
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wssgli/hes_our_bastard/

LEGO Pac!
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsto2d/i_make_toys_as_a_hobby_going_to_retire_and/

Eddie Kingston's emotional tribute to Pac on social media:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsudl4/eddie_kingstons_posts_a_beautiful_tribute_to_pac/

WWE honored Pac's time as Adrian Neville live on RAW:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wsvxc5/wwe_honoured_pac_on_the_intro_of_tonights_raw/

Pac's debut match against Kenny in 2019
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wtc4wp/pacs_aew_debut_match_with_kenny_omega_at_all_out/

Photo collection of PAC
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wtdvc3/some_pictures_of_pac/

Pac's final Black Arrow on Collision:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wtfi7r/pac_connects_with_the_black_arrow_for_the_last/

Memorial in Newcastle for Pac:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wtfi7r/pac_connects_with_the_black_arrow_for_the_last/

Andrade, Pac's last opponent in AEW, pays tribute:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wtrxwf/andradeelidolo_still_cant_believe_it_rip_pac_you/

Best of 7 between Death Triangle and The Elite:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wtvff4/heres_the_best_of_7_series_between_death_triangle/

More Pac fan photos:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wu5mgo/some_pics_of_pac/

ShopAEW creates Pac t-shirts for the benefit of the Satterley Family:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wuanle/shopaew_in_loving_memory_of_pac_100_of_the/

Live Thread from "A Tribute to Pac" Dynamite 9/30/2026:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wujjvl/live_aew_dynamite_sept_30th_tribute_to_pac/

Emi Sakura visits Pac's memorial in Newcastle:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wujt3i/emi_sakura_pays_respect_to_pac_at_greys_monument/

Pac's Family provides a message to AEW:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wum7vd/a_message_from_pacs_family/

Will Ospreay hits the Black Arrow in tribute to Pac:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wumrk5/ospreay_did_it/

Jon Moxley's incredibly moving and prescient post-All-Out Promo:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wup8vo/jon_moxley_delivers_an_inspiring_message_to_aew/

AEW Posts extended video tributes and messages from their wrestlers to Pac
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wv72at/extended_tributes_to_pac_aew_stars_remember_and/

AEW's incredibly moving "A look at the life and legacy of Benjamin Pac Satterly" video
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wuo8sa/a_look_at_the_life_and_legacy_of_benjamin_pac/

Fan's have the ability to leave a message for Pac's memorial book in Newcastle:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wwpa34/fans_can_leave_a_messagephotoessay_in_tribute_to/

Dragon Gate posts an old match of Pac's
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wx0jpx/dragon_gate_posted_a_old_pac_match/

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson pays a heartfelt tribute to Pac
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wx99v8/the_rock_says_he_paid_tribute_to_pac_because/

Nigel McGuinness reflects on his friendship with Pac:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wxi5ek/nigel_mcguinness_reflects_on_his_friendship_with/

Painter Naomi Rosenbaum paints a wonderful picture of Pac in part to benefit his family:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AEWOfficial/comments/1wxr16v/artist_namoi_rosenbaum_i_went_back_and_forth_on/

This isn't every single thread, memory, or recollection, but I thought this would be a nice start.

I'd encourage everyone to use this thread to remember great Pac moments, matches, moves, promos, anything else.

We'll miss you forever, Bastard.

[u/dannydirtbag]

Best photo I took at the first All Out. Always hoped to have him sign it someday.

[u/Gbro24 → u/dannydirtbag]

We must have been really close to each other. This is the photo I got that day.

[u/dannydirtbag → u/Gbro24]

Dude! Amazing!

[u/BlueBloodedTance]

A pic I took at All Out this year. R.I.P.

[u/tehjoz → u/BlueBloodedTance]

Wonderful photo

[u/External_Bread5366]

I told my counselor how devastated I am he's gone 💔 it really upset me

[u/tehjoz → u/External_Bread5366]

Totally valid, I hope your counselor is able to support you the way you need.

[u/Str82thaDOME → u/External_Bread5366]

I mentioned it to my therapist as well and explained how it has me thinking heavily about mortality and wondering how I would be remembered if I suddenly passed. It's incredibly profound as well as being devastating.

[u/kingsss → u/Str82thaDOME]

I had a very similar conversation with my therapist

[u/schickenjawkey → u/Str82thaDOME]

God i had these same thoughts. now i need to cough up the dough for a therapist.

[u/Str82thaDOME → u/schickenjawkey]

If you have insurance, look for one within network. My sessions are 25 a pop. So far very worth it.

If not, I apologize that this nation has failed you so hard. Mental healthcare should be a right of every person.

[u/kgb64]

I only got to see him wrestle live once but he and Shota Umino put on a clinc at Forbidden Door. RIP to the BASTAD

[u/Wilikersthegreat → u/kgb64]

You know, I've only been back into wrestling for like 5 months now and I'm super grateful that I got to see him live as well when I went to the dynamite and collision show in San diego.

[u/Prefer_Not_To_Say]

This isn't every single thread, memory, or recollection

Yeah, I think that would be impossible. I thought about putting together every tweet and IG post from other wrestlers into one big document but that would have taken days of work. There were thousands of them.

I just miss him. Wish he was here. It doesn't feel right.

[u/tehjoz → u/Prefer_Not_To_Say]

It is possible I may revisit this and add some more content, but you're right.

Plus, reddit does have character limits, eventually I'd hit that, if it gets large enough.

[u/silentknight1991]

https://giphy.com/gifs/iKZmLXTr2fYW4Epv9Q
I’m gonna miss that man

[u/StarScreamer316]

Thank you for this

[u/testicular-gigantism]

I saw him live one time. The formation of the Death Triangle. So cool. RIP.

[u/DubiousBusinessp]

I saw him as world champion in waiting from day one in AEW and never gave up hope. Now my wait goes on.

Always our Bastard.

[u/Hellopi314]

The first ever live wrestling event I went to was the King of Europe Cup in Liverpool (UK).

On day one there was a bonus afternoon show, not part of the tournament itself.

The main event was PAC Vs El Generico in a two out of three falls match. It absolutely blew me away.

I'm so happy for the success that PAC had, it was so well deserved and I hope he got over the imposter syndrome that he talked about on The Art of Wrestling episode he was on.

This one has hit hard for me, I'm grateful for all the amazing matches he shared with us and will miss seeing that Bastard on my TV.

[u/darth_marroquin]

Visited his memorial in Des Plaines and left him some flowers yesterday. It’s still surreal that he’s no longer with us

[u/kittykatvegas13]

Amazing thread, thanks for sharing all of this ❤️

[u/dnemonicterrier]

My favourite Pac promo was this one during the pandemic when he was in isolation, it was a great promo. https://youtu.be/IAgTs3BZE2A?is=OaJd21S-XQviowPX

Dynamite isn't go feel the same without him.

[u/CapableRegrets]

Thank you for bringing all this together.

I'm vacillating between daily between wanting to watch all the Pac greatness and then trying to put it out of my mind.

I don't know the right thing, but boy do I miss him.

[u/Ok-Raisin-5601]

PAC Tribute: RevPro Live in London 112

https://youtu.be/y31g6cIbAsc?is=IQpvw8qfKiJJtaCg

[u/jedigoalie]

I had been putting off watching the Pac tribute episode of Dynamite because I knew it would be a hard watch. I decided to watch today.

I want to thank Tony Khan for knowing what we and the AEW family needed, and that was a show that told kayfabe to take the night off. It allowed the wrestlers the opportunity talk openly about their friend, about wrestling characters, about wrestling spots, about the man behind the Bastard. It meant we didn't need heels and faces. It meant we didn't need storylines. We didn't need the wrestlers to pretend they have heat. It allowed them to be human beings who could be vulnerable because they just lost someone very special.

I could not imagine a better tribute to Pac than what we saw last Wednesday. Pac had quietly in a sneaky way become one of my absolute favorite wrestlers because I appreciated just how good he was in every single aspect of pro wrestling.

Thank you, TK, for giving us exactly what we needed. And thank you, Pac, for being who you were.

[u/KickAggressive4901]

👍 Appreciate the one-stop PAC awesomeness shop.

[u/ProphetsOfAshes]

Well done putting all this together. You’re also a beautiful bastard.

It’s hard to watch the bucks cry like that. Although it doesn’t align with my beliefs, it is nice to see them find comfort in believing pac’s legacy extends to a spiritual afterlife. Nick said, “it’s not fair,” and he’s damn right. It wouldn’t hurt to start questioning things after two modest men in Andy and Ben both passed away in an industry filled with egos and assholes. It truly makes no sense. If you’re gonna give god credit for everything positive in your life, you’ve also gotta hold the same god accountable for when his “plan” is just outright fucking cruel. The universe doesn’t owe us an explanation for what it does, so why do we expect one from somewhere else? I’m sorry to all the religious folk out there, but I’m also not sorry. I have a hard time believing that I’ll gain magical omniscience when my brain is non-functional, whereas one brain injury can render us a complete vegetable. It just doesn’t make sense. I’m content in knowing Ben was dealt a shitty genetic hand because it’s the only explanation I can think of. He didn’t deserve to die young and no “divine plan” would allow that to happen

[u/Old_Cheetah_9130]

Did I imagine it or did AEW stream a PAC timelines on YouTube recently? I can't find it anymore if they did

[u/tehjoz → u/Old_Cheetah_9130]

I did not see a "timelines" video for Pac on their channel just now.

There is a Playlist of some Pac Tribute stuff, however

[u/Prefer_Not_To_Say → u/Old_Cheetah_9130]

They did. They made it private for some reason.

[u/Prefer_Not_To_Say]

Had a long car journey today. Thought about Pac all the way there and all the way back. Just going to be how it is now.

Anyway, here's some tributes to Pac from Japan that I haven't seen get much attention elsewhere. First three are from Dragon Gate, the last one is from NOAH. They're all on Twitter, I'm sorry:

Naruki Doi does Pac's kick combo

Tristan Moody does Pac's rebound German Suplex

U-T does the Brutalizer on Susumu Yokosuka (who is having a terrible week. His dad died the day after Pac)

Tetsuya Endo does the Black Arrow

These are just the moves. Some had "PAC" written on their gear and Dragon Kid's faction (PARADOX) came out to his Pac's old theme music, holding his picture.

[u/Extension-Law-7560]

amazing thankyou

[u/GoldDoomSlayer47]

I have a genuine question about Pacs tribute video from Dynamite at 0:48 when he says he is undeniable man what promo or show was that from which Dynamite or Collision can someone help me out please?

[u/FastHope6817]

PAC left a huge impact on everyone. He will be missed forever. 

[u/Prefer_Not_To_Say]

Ben's wife, Natalie, posted a long tribute to him on Instagram.