The professional wrestling world is in mourning after All Elite Wrestling (AEW) confirmed the death of star Pac, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, on Sunday night. He was 40 years old. According to reports, the timing makes the news particularly shocking. Pac had competed just the night before at AEW's All Out pay-per-view in Chicago, appearing multiple times throughout the event in what would unknowingly become his final night in professional wrestling.
Pac's final night at All Out was marked by a challenge for the AEW National Championship against Andrade El Idolo. Although he came up short in that contest, he sportingly shook Andrade's hand after the final bell. That, however, was not the last fans would see of him that night. Pac made a second appearance later in the evening, inserting himself into the AEW World Championship main event involving his fellow Death Riders stablemates Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.
AEW offered no details regarding the cause of death or the circumstances surrounding his passing in their announcement, simply paying tribute to the wrestler's extraordinary athleticism and innovation inside the ring. The Newcastle-born grappler had built a reputation as one of the most gifted high-flyers in the sport, beginning his professional wrestling journey in 2004.
Satterley joined AEW in 2019, going on to become the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion and a two-time AEW World Trios Champion. Prior to his AEW tenure, he performed in WWE under the ring name Neville, where he captured the NXT Championship and held the WWE Cruiserweight Championship on two separate occasions.
His ability to execute breathtaking aerial manoeuvres made him a fan favourite across multiple promotions throughout his career. The wrestling community is now grappling with the loss of a performer who, just 24 hours before his death, was delivering for fans on one of the biggest stages in the sport.
Pac's celebrated career was marked by multiple championships and a lasting impact on the sport. His legacy will be remembered by fans and fellow wrestlers alike. The news of his passing has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, with many paying tribute to his innovative style and athleticism.
The circumstances surrounding Pac's death are still unclear, with AEW not releasing further details. The wrestling world will continue to mourn the loss of a talented performer, whose final match was just a day before his passing. Fans and fellow wrestlers will remember him for his remarkable career and contributions to the sport.
Key points
- Pac, real name Benjamin Satterley, died at 40, a day after competing at AEW's All Out pay-per-view event in Chicago.
- He had a celebrated career in professional wrestling, winning multiple championships in AEW and WWE.
- The cause of death and circumstances surrounding his passing are still unclear.
