British professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known by his ring name Pac, has passed away at the age of 40. His death was confirmed by All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on September 28, 2026, just a day after he participated in AEW's "All Out" event in Chicago. Satterley, a native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for various organizations worldwide.
Throughout his career, Satterley was known for his innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability. He had a number of different personas, including Pac, Adrian Neville, and "The Man that Gravity Forgot". The latter was a reference to his signature finishing move, where he would spin 360 degrees from the top rope of the wrestling ring and land on his opponent. Satterley held multiple AEW Championships and had competed in some of the most memorable matches in AEW history.
Prior to his partnership with AEW, Satterley performed in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in Mexico. He had signed with AEW in 2019 and had since become a prominent figure in the organization. Satterley's death has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, with many of his colleagues and peers paying tribute to him.
Many have expressed their condolences and tributes to Satterley, describing him as a "tremendous talent and even finer human being". WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman described his death as a "truly terrible loss". AEW President Tony Khan remembered Satterley as someone who "defined excellence" as a husband, friend, and in his wrestling knowledge, skill, and "unprecedented athleticism".
Fellow British wrestler Will Ospreay wrote on social media that Satterley was "the greatest export from our country" and "the greatest human being". AEW wrestler Evil Uno described his death as "heartbreaking" and said that they had lost a "great person, a great soul, a true professional". Tom Campbell, a commentator from the Newcastle-based Cultaholic Wrestling YouTube channel, remembered Satterley as a "North East legend" and "one of one".
Satterley's impact on the wrestling world will not be forgotten, with many remembering him for his incredible athleticism and in-ring ability. His legacy will live on through his body of work and the memories he created for fans around the world. The cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed.
The wrestling community continues to mourn the loss of Benjamin Satterley, with many paying their respects to him on social media and in tributes. His death serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the impact that one person can have on the world.
Key points
- British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, has died at the age of 40.
- Satterley was known for his innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability.
- His death has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, with many paying tribute to him.
