Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson pays tribute to PAC amid WWE surprise
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson paid tribute to late AEW star PAC on Instagram, recognizing both PAC's family and AEW owner Tony Khan. His remarks included praise for AEW as a growing company, which surprised some WWE personnel. Dave Meltzer mentioned on Wrestling Observer Radio that while some were caught off guard by the tribute's wording, there were no formal complaints. AEW has yet to respond to Johnson's tribute as they focus on upcoming events and mourning PAC's passing.
- •PAC recently passed away, leading to tributes from the wrestling community.
- •Johnson's tribute included praise for AEW and its contributions to wrestling.
- •WWE personnel expressed surprise at Johnson's praise for AEW.
- •AEW is preparing for upcoming events like Grand Slam: Paris and WrestleDream.
- •The tribute could impact perceptions of WWE's priorities in the wrestling industry.
- 9:16 PMWrestling Inc — WWE Surprised By Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Tribute To PAC
"Dave Meltzer reveals that some within WWE were surprised by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's tribute to PAC last week, particularly his praise towards AEW
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