I have done it once before to the big stack. But that’s it
in a Sat on the bubble it's fine to fold it if you have a Stack that is going to make it anyways. no reason to Risk it, even with AA because if you finish with a stack of 2bb or 200bb doesn't matter.
I only folded AA pre-flop, once, ever. It was ACR's Million Dollar Sunday and it was the first hand and someone was all in.
if you fold AA preflop in the early stage of a MTT to an all-in because you are "afraid to lose", then you should quit poker!
Now,why would i fold the Best hand in poker?
That would be silly,,,,
OP refers to satellites. there are some situations where calling with AA would be stupid.
for example: sat to Sunday Million. 10 Tickets gtd, 11 Player left. UTG shoves 20bb, UTG+1 reshoves for 21bb, button calls for 20bb; you sit in the BB with AA and 15bb;
so 3 People all-in and chances are really high that at least 1 busts. so folding AA is the best Play because we don't have to win this pot.
I folded AA when I played at the final table with a small stack and before me 2players put all-in.
I understand the idea of laddering in this spot, but on the other Hand it would be the best way to tripple up and having a Chance to win the Tournament.
AA is too strong, so you can't fold in this spot, even with 2 People all-in. I think you have at least 66% to win the Hand.