Drew McIntyre Remembers Late PAC: “I Told Him He’d Be a Huge Star

Drew McIntyre shared memories of his early wrestling years alongside PAC, who died at age 40 on September 27, 2026, wrestling-now.net reported. McIntyre recalled how the two athletes, both early in their careers within the British independent circuit around 2006 and 2007, encouraged one another to reach the top of the professional wrestling industry.

Early British Circuit Encounters in 2006

The two wrestlers first crossed paths inside the ring in 2006 for the British independent promotion RQW, a match that ended with PAC securing a ringout victory. McIntyre noted that he vividly remembers watching PAC perform at London shows during that era, pointing to the wrestler’s aerial skills and precision.

During an October 16, 2026, appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s interview program “What’s Your Story?”, McIntyre discussed those formative years. He recalled telling PAC that he would be the one to emerge from Britain and achieve major success, to which PAC replied that McIntyre would be the one to do it.

Global Success for British and Scottish Stars

McIntyre pointed out the broader shift in professional wrestling demographics over the years. While the industry was once dominated by talent from the United States and Canada, competitors from Britain and Scotland now occupy prominent roles across major promotions like WWE.

Scotland, with a population of roughly five million, has produced eight or nine prominent superstars, according to McIntyre, who highlighted that the majority of those specific wrestlers are women.

When did PAC die and where did McIntyre speak?

When did PAC pass away?

PAC died on September 27, 2026, one day after performing at the AEW All Out pay-per-view event.

What promotion did McIntyre and PAC wrestle for in 2006?

The two athletes wrestled in the British independent promotion RQW during 2006, with PAC winning their encounter via ringout.

Where did Drew McIntyre share these memories?

McIntyre discussed his history with PAC during an interview on Stephanie McMahon’s program “What’s Your Story?”, which aired on October 16, 2026.