Monday, September 28, 2026 - English wrestling star Benjamin Satterley, known by his ring name PAC, has died at 40, just hours after performing in a huge pay-per-view show.
“A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began
his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations
all over the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and
incredible in-ring ability,” said AEW in its announcement Sunday night.
“Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and held
multiple AEW Championships and competed in some of the most memorable matches
in AEW history,” it said, extending condolences to his family, friends, and
fans.
He previously wrestled for WWE under the ring name Neville,
and became known for his aerial attacks and explosive style – earning himself
nicknames like “King of the Cruiserweights” and “The Man That Gravity Forgot.”
The circumstances and cause of his death were not provided.
The announcement came just a day after Satterley wrestled a match
at AEW’s “All Out” pay-per-view event near Chicago, going up against Andrade El
Ídolo.
During his acclaimed career, Satterley made history as the
inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion in 2022 before the title changed to the AEW
International Championship.
He was also an acclaimed AEW World Trios Champion, winning
the championship alongside teammates Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta in
front of tens of thousands of fans at Wembley Stadium in his home country in
2024.
Since joining AEW in 2019, Satterley had wrestled in 147
matches, with 94 wins, 47 losses, and four draws, according to the AEW website.
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