"You’re an honorary Death Rider?" - Fans erupt after top WWE Superstar is spotted with Jon Moxley's partner

A top WWE Superstar was spotted with Jon Moxley's partner at a sporting event recently, and this unexpected linkup has left fans abuzz. Moxley and his group, The Death Riders, have wreaked havoc in AEW for the better part of the last 12 months. The group was at the height of its power until The Purveyor of Violence lost the AEW World Championship at All In: Texas last month.

However, the faction continues to dominate in the Tony Khan-led promotion, dealing with its enemies ruthlessly. The group's currently active members are Jon Moxley, Marina Shafir, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta. Another member, who is currently inactive due to an injury he suffered in April 2025, is PAC. Amid his hiatus, the former AEW World Trios Champion was recently seen at a Premier League game between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James Park.

In an interesting turn of events, PAC was spotted with WWE star Sami Zayn at the game. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion posted a photo on X of the two supporting Newcastle.

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The image quickly went viral on X and received many reactions from fans, with some calling Zayn an honorary member of The Death Riders, while others mentioned The Underdog from The Underground's matches against the erstwhile Adrian Neville during their time together in NXT. For those unaware, PAC was a part of the global juggernaut from 2012 to 2018.

"You know… He’d certainly be an upgrade over Yuta," a fan claimed.

Check out some other fan reactions below:

Fan reactions. [Images via Sami Zayn's X]

Kenny Omega recalls his match against WWE Superstar Sami Zayn

Speaking on his recent Twitch stream, former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega stated that one of his favorite matches during his time in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) was against Sami Zayn's El Generico gimmick in November 2009.

"My favorite match in PWG? That's a good question... I had a good match with a guy named El Generico [Sami Zayn]. Do you guys remember him? I don't know what he's up to now. I hope he's doing okay, but that's one of my favorites," Omega said. [H/T: Fightful]

It will be interesting to see if Sami Zayn locks horns with Kenny Omega again in the future.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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