PAC’s passing has hit wrestlers across every major promotion, and the tributes haven’t stopped since the news broke. Some have shared long memories, others have kept it short, but they’ve all painted the same picture of how respected Benjamin Satterley was inside the wrestling business.
One of the more surprising messages came from Ilja Dragunov. Ever since leaving WWE last month, Dragunov has been almost completely silent on social media, making fans wonder what was next for him. It took the loss of PAC for him to finally break that silence. Taking to Twitter, Dragunov paid tribute to the late AEW star with a brief but emotional message.
“Generational, unbelievable, one of a kind. What a sad, sad day. Rest in peace Pac.”
The post stood out because Dragunov has hardly said anything publicly since his WWE departure. Rather than using one of his rare tweets to tease his future or address the speculation surrounding his career, he used it to honor someone he clearly held in incredibly high regard.
PAC’s death at the age of 40 has led to an outpouring of tributes from across the wrestling world, with stars from AEW, WWE and beyond sharing stories and messages about the former Death Triangle member. Dragunov’s may have been one of the shortest, but it didn’t need many words to get the point across.
For someone who’s largely stayed out of the limelight over the last month, Dragunov clearly felt this was a moment worth speaking up. His message was simple, heartfelt and another reminder of just how much respect PAC earned from his peers throughout his career.
What are your favorite memories of PAC’s career? Share your thoughts and tributes in the comments below.
