Ospreay Explains Using PAC's Black Arrow on AEW Tribute Episode
Will Ospreay said he practiced PAC's Black Arrow for hours before AEW Dynamite, having not used the move in eight years. He hit it to beat Ricochet on a show dedicated to PAC, then thanked PAC in a social media post. Ospreay also shared reactions and said he hoped the moment gave PAC's fans an emotional release.
Will Ospreay stated he spent hours rehearsing PAC's Black Arrow before AEW Dynamite, a maneuver he had not executed in eight years. He used it to defeat Ricochet on a broadcast honoring PAC, then thanked PAC online.
The episode featured Excalibur's emotional opening, a Jon Moxley promo, PAC's final AEW footage, a 10-bell salute, and tributes from close colleagues. Ospreay's match with Ricochet included many references to prior bouts. Maya World noted crowd/talent reactions; Ospreay shared fan reaction clips and said he hoped it gave viewers a chance to process feelings. Tony Schiavone suggested retiring the move.
For wrestling audiences, this tribute may have offered a shared space for grief and remembrance, especially for PAC fans and performers who worked with him. Ospreay's use of a signature move could strengthen emotional connections between past and present AEW storylines, while discussion about retiring the Black Arrow may shape how future wrestlers treat a colleague's legacy. The moment may also show how social media extends collective mourning beyond the arena.