Ospreay Honors PAC With Black Arrow In Dynamite Victory Over Ricochet
Will Ospreay defeated Ricochet on the September 30 AEW Dynamite episode dedicated to the late Benjamin "PAC" Satterley. Both wrestlers used moves associated with PAC, and Ospreay ultimately won with PAC's Black Arrow finisher. Afterward, Ospreay and Ricochet embraced emotionally while the crowd chanted for PAC.
The Sept. 30 edition of AEW Dynamite served as a memorial to Benjamin "Pac" Satterley, who died three days before at 40. In the singles bout, Ricochet honored Pac with a middle-rope Phoenix Splash and a Shooting Star Pele Kick, a maneuver Pac had employed in PWG and Dragon Gate.
Ospreay used a top-rope Poisonrana and a Backslide Driver, another Pac staple from Dragon Gate, before finishing with the Black Arrow. Excalibur joked on commentary that the execution was strong, though not quite matching Ben's, prompting laughter and agreement from Tony Schiavone. Afterward, Ospreay and Ricochet embraced tearfully while United Empire, Gates of Agony, and the crowd honored Pac.
For wrestling fans and performers, this tribute may reinforce how shared rituals and signature moves can help process grief. The emotional response from Ospreay, Ricochet, their corners, and the audience could strengthen community bonds around PAC's legacy. It may also remind viewers that combat sports storytelling often blends athletic competition with memorialization, potentially offering comfort to those mourning a public figure while highlighting the human connections behind the performances.