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Combat Sports · Wrestling · published 2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00 · via WrestleZone

Dwayne Johnson Posts Emotional Tribute to AEW's PAC

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Dwayne Johnson paid tribute to PAC after the AEW star's death. PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, died at age 40 on September 27, one day after competing at AEW All Out in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. AEW announced his passing.

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Dwayne Johnson shared a heartfelt message honoring PAC after AEW confirmed the wrestler had passed away. PAC's real name was Benjamin Satterley, and he was 40.

Satterley's death occurred on September 27, the day after he appeared at AEW All Out in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The tribute and AEW's announcement mark the loss within the professional wrestling community.

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The death of a 40-year-old wrestler after competing at a major event may resonate most strongly with wrestling fans, fellow performers, and promotion staff. Dwayne Johnson's tribute could amplify the story beyond AEW's usual audience, prompting broader conversations about performer health, grief, and the pressures of combat sports. It may also shape how fans and industry figures remember PAC and discuss safety and support in professional wrestling.

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