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AEW wrestler PAC, born Benjamin Satterley, has died at age 40. All Elite Wrestling confirmed his death Sunday night, one day after he competed at the company’s All Out event near Chicago.
No cause of death has been announced.
AEW Confirms PAC’s Death
AEW announced Satterley’s death in a statement published Sept. 27.
“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” the promotion said.
AEW remembered the English wrestler for his innovative aerial moves and exceptional ability. The company also offered condolences to his family, friends and fans.
Satterley was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He turned 40 on Aug. 22.
As of Monday, Sept. 28, neither AEW nor Satterley’s family had released information about how he died. Reports claiming to know the cause remain unconfirmed.
AEW Wrestler PAC Competed One Day Earlier
Satterley’s death came shortly after his final match. He challenged Andrade El Ídolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The event took place at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, outside Chicago. Andrade retained the championship.
Satterley competed in the match less than 24 hours before AEW announced his death.
No official report has connected the match to his death. Fans should avoid sharing speculation while his family and colleagues mourn.
From Adrian Neville to AEW Champion
Satterley began his professional wrestling career in 2004. He later competed internationally for promotions in the United States, Japan, Mexico and Europe.
WWE signed him in 2012. He initially wrestled as Adrian Neville before shortening his name to Neville.
During his WWE career, Satterley won the NXT Championship and NXT Tag Team Championship. He also became a two-time WWE Cruiserweight Champion. His athletic style earned him the nickname “The Man That Gravity Forgot.”
Satterley left WWE in 2018 and joined AEW in 2019. Performing as PAC, he became the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion. AEW later renamed that championship the International Championship.
PAC also became a two-time AEW World Trios Champion. His first trios reign came alongside Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix as Death Triangle. He later competed as a member of the Death Riders.
Known for the Black Arrow finishing move, PAC combined aerial offense with a powerful and intense wrestling style. His matches against Kenny Omega, Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay received widespread attention from fans.
Wrestling Community Shares Tributes
AEW President Tony Khan described Satterley as a beloved husband and friend. Khan also praised his professionalism, consistency, athleticism and dedication to wrestling.
Fellow English wrestler Will Ospreay called PAC a hero and one of Britain’s greatest wrestling exports. Other performers, including Marina Shafir, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch and Lio Rush, also shared tributes.
The sudden death of AEW wrestler PAC has brought condolences from across the international wrestling community. Fans continue to remember his championship career, remarkable athleticism and influence on a generation of performers.