The world of professional wrestling has been struck with another tragic loss.
On Sunday night, AEW announced that Benjamin Satterley, known in the ring as PAC, had died at the age of 40.
Satterley had performed on Saturday night at AEW’s All Out pay-per-view in Chicago, losing the opening match to AEW national champion Andrade El Idolo.
No cause of death has been announced, but Satterley didn’t appear to suffer any injuries during the event.
What did AEW say?
“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” the company announced on social media just after 9 p.m. on Sunday night. “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.
“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. Our condolences go out to Satterley’s family, friends and fans.”
“Benjamin Satterley defined excellence, as a beloved husband & friend to his many loved ones, + in his wrestling knowledge, skill, unprecedented athleticism, professionalism, consistency + dedication to the sport that he loved & traveled the world to pursue,” AEW president Tony Khan wrote on his personal X account. “May Ben rest in peace.”
Who was PAC?
Satterley had been a member of the Death Riders stable since 2025, teaming up with former AEW champion Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia and Marina Shafir.
In 2022, he was the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion and later became a two-time AEW Trios champion.
During his time in WWE, wrestling under the name Adrian Neville and being dubbed “The Man That Gravity Forgot,” he was a two-time WWE Cruiserweight champion, NXT champion and a two-time NXT Tag Team champion.
Satterley became a fan favourite for his incredible aerial ability — his Black Arrow finisher was a corkscrew-senton splash off the top rope — muscular physique, a hard-hitting style — earning his nickname of “The Bastard.”
But for all his intimidating looks, the Brit was known as a kind and warm individual behind the scenes, as was evident with the outpouring of tributes on social media.
Satterley’s final post on social media had been a tribute to Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams, who died at 48 years old earlier this month after collapsing during a match at an independent promotion.
“We always knew you were an anomaly too good for this world,” Satterley said in a televised tribute for Williams. “I just want to say I love you, man. And you always made sure that I knew you loved me too. I’ll miss you, my friend. ‘Till we meet again.”
What did fellow wrestlers say?
After the shocking announcement of Satterley’s sudden death, there were an outpouring of tributes.
Both Shafir and fellow AEW wrestler Lance Archer performed at an independent wrestling show on Sunday night and spoke to the crowd about their heartbreak.
“PAC is one of my favourite wrestlers of all time. I was lucky enough to meet my hero, work with my hero, but even more lucky to get to know him. He was a better man than I ever could have hoped for,” Kyle Fletcher wrote.
WWE superstar Kevin Owens shared several photos of himself and Satterley together through the year, writing: “The best lad… We love you.”
“The greatest export our country. Also the greatest human being,” wrote AEW World Champion Will Ospreay. “Honoured to have shared the ring with you so many times. You truly are such a hero to myself and many others.
“Forever our BASTARD.”