Swerve Strickland reflects on emotional impact of Pac's passing

Swerve Strickland opened up about coping with the loss of his AEW colleague Pac during an interview on "The Takedown on Sports Illustrated". He emphasized the importance of communication among fellow wrestlers as a way to process grief. Strickland recalled hearing the news from Darby Allin and immediately reaching out to Ricochet. AEW honored Pac with a tribute episode of "AEW Dynamite" on September 30, including Strickland's personal tribute and a gesture of laying their titles over one of Pac's towels. Strickland reflected on his fondest memory of Pac, recalling their first encounter during a match in 2011 that left a lasting impression.

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