On the September 30 episode of “AEW Dynamite,” the All Elite Wrestling roster, staff, and fans united to honor the late Benjamin “PAC” Satterley, who passed away on September 27 at age 40. Nearly the entire show, except for the match between Will Ospreay and Ricochet, was announced just hours before airing. This included the reunion of The Elite, marking Kenny Omega’s first AEW TV appearance since AEW All In London 2026. According to Dave Meltzer on “Wrestling Observer Radio,” Omega and several others made special arrangements to participate, with Omega flying in from Japan specifically for this tribute. Meltzer added that the original planned show was completely overhauled to accommodate this event.
Bryan Alvarez mentioned that the lineup was adjusted to allow certain wrestlers to appear, including Mercedes Mone, who was medically unable to compete at All Out four days prior but was eager to take part due to her respect for PAC. The episode also featured surprise returns in the main event, with Wardlow coming back after a year off due to injury—his return initially hinted at during All Out but not dated—and Bryan Danielson stepping out of retirement for one night only to team with The Don Callis Family against the Death Riders, following his earlier reconciliation with Jon Moxley.
Please credit “Wrestling Observer Radio” for quotes and Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Fan Take: This heartfelt tribute highlights the deep respect and camaraderie within AEW, underscoring how the wrestling community rallies together in times of loss. For Fighting fans, it serves as a powerful reminder that beyond the competition lies a profound sense of unity—something that can inspire more compelling storytelling and emotional connections in the sport.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
