Chris Hero recently dropped some interesting facts about the late Benjamin Satterley’s ring name of PAC.
If you’re like this writer, you were pronouncing it wrong. But Hero noted in his social media post on the topic that PAC would not have minded.
“Just an FYI: PAC is pronounced PACK, not pock. It’s from a nickname his Dad gave him when he was just a boy. Six Pack Ben Satterley,” Hero wrote on X (Twitter) on Wednesday (September 30).
The wrestling world continues to reel from the tragic news of PAC’s
death after it was announced on Sunday, only one day after he wrestled a well-received match against Andrade El Idolo at AEW’s All Out pay-per-view.
Hero was among those who have paid tribute to PAC, as he knew the English wrestler for years and competed against him in WWE’s NXT before working with him in AEW, where Hero works as a coach and producer.
In his X post, Hero acknowledged he understands why so many people mispronounced the late star’s ring name.
“I get it- 2Pac, X-Pac. People have been saying it that way for years,” he wrote. “That’s fine. Some will continue to say ‘Pock’ & that’s fine too!”
In a follow-up post, Hero said that PAC himself would not want people being told how to say his name if they were pronouncing it wrong.
“Ben would cringe at the idea of correcting someone so I don’t mean to be the Pronunciation Police here. I just think some people aren’t aware & I feel it’s important & respectful to say (or spell) someone’s name correctly,” Hero said.
He added: “The difference between pack & pock is the same difference between Max & Mox. Would you make that mistake? ☺️”
When an X user wrote that he was “mortified” to learn he’s been saying it wrong for years, Hero responded by writing: “All good! It happens. Especially with as diverse as wrestling can be with so many different cultures & ethnicities represented. And PAC didn’t really care to be honest, but we should care!”
Okay, Cagesiders: Come clean. How have you been pronouncing PAC? Any other thoughts on Hero’s posts? Let us know in the comments.
