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PAC warned the Young Bucks against joining WWE, sources say
The Young Bucks recalled PAC’s counsel to stay out of WWE during a recent podcast.
By Felo News Desk · Published
During a recent episode of the "Being The Elite" podcast, the Young Bucks said the late PAC told them not to sign with WWE. The brothers, Matt and Nick Jackson, recalled asking PAC for career advice while they were together at a WrestleMania‑weekend event, and he responded, "No, mate. Don't do this. This isn’t for you, mate," as reported by Sportskeeda.
What happened
The conversation took place after PAC’s death, which was announced by AEW on Sunday following his final match at All Out 2026. The Young Bucks recounted the advice while reflecting on PAC’s mentorship during their early years in Japan and later in the United States.
What was said
Matt Jackson quoted PAC saying, "He's all, 'Don't do this. This isn’t for you, mate.'" Nick Jackson added that PAC’s counsel was given during a brief meeting at a WrestleMania weekend gathering.
Key facts
- PAC advised the Young Bucks not to join WWE, saying "Don't do this" (sportskeeda.com)
- The Young Bucks recounted the advice on the "Being The Elite" podcast (sportskeeda.com)
- PAC died shortly after his match at AEW All Out 2026 (sportskeeda.com)
Sources
- [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “PAC urged two major AEW stars not to join WWE - "DON'T DO THIS"”
