AEW Dynamite Opens With Haunting Jon Moxley Promo, Ten-Bell Salute For The Late Pac
The wrestling world has been in mourning since the evening of September 27 when it was announced that AEW star Pac had passed away at the age of 40. In honor of Pac, the September 30 episode of "AEW Dynamite" was dedicated to him and opened with both a ten bell salute, and the final piece of footage Pac was involved with before his passing.
The show opened with some words from Excalibur and Tony Schiavone, before Schiavone directed the attention of fans to the big screen where the final documented footage of Pac before his death was shown. The footage was of Jon Moxley, surrounded by the Death Riders, outside the NOW Arena immediately after his loss to Will Ospreay at AEW All Out 2026.
"Anybody else who has the guts to do what it takes to be great... to really be great."
After #AEWAllOut, @JonMoxley reflects with raw honesty, hard-earned perspective, and a reminder that greatness comes with a cost.
Watch #AEWDynamite A Tribute to PAC on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/PW9VafMFFa
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 1, 2026
In the promo, Moxley congratulated Ospreay on the win, but warned him that the real work has only just begun. He talked about how you need to cherish the life you have and make every second count while you're alive as you only get one life. Hauntingly, Moxley would talk about eulogies, funerals, and how you want to be remembered after you lose your life, as well as how you should remember others when you lose them. The promo ended with Moxley leaving the frame, followed by the rest of the Death Riders, with Pac being the last one to leave.
Back in the arena, everyone bowed their heads in silence for a ten bell salute, with the entire AEW roster gathered on the entrance ramp. A large number of tears were shed as many AEW performers wore Pac armbands and shirts, with the shirts being available to purchase all proceeds go to the Satterley family. Others had different tributes and totems to him, such as referee Bryce Remsburg who had Pac's trademark towel in hand.