Wrestler Lance Archer Honors Fallen Colleague PAC After Sudden Death
Archer delivered an emotional tribute to the late wrestler following his own match, emphasizing solidarity within the professional wrestling community.
AEW wrestler Lance Archer delivered an emotional tribute to his late colleague, PAC, following his own match at Warrior Wrestling's "Brawl in the Beer Hall III: Royal Stumble" on Sunday. Archer addressed the crowd at Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, confirming the wrestling star's death.
"This is legit. This ain’t fake. This ain’t laughing. This ain’t hooting and hollering. Pac has passed away," Archer announced. He explained that he had spoken with Jon Moxley, who was part of PAC's wrestling group, before deciding to compete.
"Because first and foremost, he was checking on us, because that’s what kind of man he is. That’s what kind of family the business of professional wrestling is," Archer said. "Because when something like this happens, when a tragedy happens, we check on each other and he checked on us."
Archer noted that the cause of PAC's death has not been publicly disclosed, but confirmed that the wrestler "was found tonight." He also referenced recent losses within AEW, including Brodie Lee in December 2020 and Andy Williams in September 2026.
"So he said, ‘You go out there, and you perform. You put on your boots and you perform. You go out there because that’s what PAC wants you to do. He wants you to go out there and perform. So, leave it all alone. Put your boots on. Get in the ring. Kick each other in the face and enjoy life,'" Archer recalled Moxley telling him.
Archer emphasized the importance of continuing to perform and live life to the fullest, stating, "You only get one lifetime. One, that’s it. And go out there and do what you do. Do it to the best of your ability. Entertain the people who came and paid hard money, and you do it in honor and remembrance of our fallen brothers."
PAC, whose real name was Adrian Neville during his time with WWE, held championships including the AEW All-Atlantic Championship and two AEW World Trios Championships. He was also an NXT Champion.
"So right here, right now, me, Marina, every one of the guys, we’re doing this because we all have one life to live. So, you go and enjoy and do what you do to the best of your ability," Archer concluded. "God bless. I love you all."