This is not directed at anyone in particular, but I want to politely ask everyone to not speculate on a cause of death.
Such discussion can be viewed as disrespectful, or hurtful to others. Let's not make any assumptions. I also want to prevent potential spread of misinformation. Those in the know will share the cause with the rest of us when they are ready.
Also, leaving this pinned until Saturday.
this is just absolutely shocking. I just woke up after not being able to sleep much. I drove down to Buffalo from Toronto yesterday for the life celebration of Andy Williams and we were all literally in the middle of it when people started finding out that Pac died. I was standing next to a guy who got a text, pulled out his phone and just said "Pac died." took me like 2 minutes to process it. I was like no way he literally just had a match lastnight. the crowd was a mix of music and wrestling fans and there was a lot of overlap. when people started getting the news you could feel a sort of weird mix of silent emotions. like an absolute kick in the gut. it sucks. doesn't seem real.
I know Andy and Pac were very close and I really don't want to think the worst but it wouldn't surprise me. I really hope people are with Daniel Garcia and Eddie Kingston right now. couldn't imagine what they're going through. It was like almost immediately just standing there in the crowd I could hear Eddie's voice in my head saying "I can't do this anymore." and I just started crying.
This can be a cruel industry that has taken way too many people who were way too young. Honestly man just give the talent at AEW a week off.
I'm in disbelief. He just wrestled last night. Had a great match, and then came back out during the main event.
Fuuuuck. This is unreal.
Just before the reddit api exodus, I commented that PAC is the best pound-for-pound wrestler in AEW, and that there was no aspect of the profession that he was bad at. I still believe that, and I'm shocked he got so few world title shots.
I feel for his family and friends. I hope he at least didn't suffer.
Dude what in the world. Such a loss for the industry (and his family of course). I literally just watched his All Out match about 30 minutes ago because I missed it last night. I can't help but wonder if something happened during the match? He will be greatly missed regardless.
I pinned this thread and figured we can put any new info in here.
Apparently this was his last tweet.
This is some shite news to wake up to.
What? What the fucking fuck? Fuck. This fucking sucks so much.
absolutely gutted please someone give eddie kingston a hug right now π
God damn. Fuck this whole fucking year.
Damn, this is coming out of nowhere! The first part of the headline made me think Borden's condition suddenly turned on its head but Pac?! I'm in shock...
The Rock speaks on Pac's passing Here
This hurts so fucking much. And now additional news coming out.... fuck.
King of the Cruiserweights is still one of my favorite things he did.. Hell a match Saturday, it fucking sucks knowing it was the last. RIP Bastard
Heart breaking stuff man. When I heard the news yesterday my jaw dropped. I've been out of the loop on wrestling for a long while. Very sad news though. I liked Pac a lot.
AEWβs Emi Sakura visits Pacβs memorial at Greyβs Monument in Newcastle Video.
The Tribute to Pac show is now the highest rated AEW show of all time on cagematch.
Image credit to Reganelite on Bluesky.
Marina Shafir gives a tribute after a match
Bayley's armband on last night's RAW:
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