The wrestling world just got hit with some absolutely heartbreaking news. Benjamin Satterley, known to fans globally as Pac, has died at the age of 40. His representatives confirmed the passing, and All Elite Wrestling, where he had signed in 2019, expressed their deep sadness. What makes this so shocking is the timing: his death was confirmed just one day after he competed at AEW’s “All Out” event in Chicago on Saturday evening. It’s hard to even wrap your head around that.
A Career That Defied Gravity
Satterley, a native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, kicked off his wrestling journey in 2004. He quickly became a sensation, performing for major organizations across the globe. We’re talking WWE, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in Mexico, all before his partnership with AEW. He captivated fans with his innovative, high-flying style and incredible in-ring ability, taking on personas like Adrian Neville and, perhaps most famously, “The Man that Gravity Forgot.” That nickname wasn’t just for show either. It referenced his signature finishing move: spinning a full 360 degrees from the top rope to land on his opponent. Pac held multiple AEW Championships and was a part of some of the most memorable matches the organization has ever seen. The dude truly left his mark. No cause of death has been provided.
Tributes Pour In For a True Talent
The shockwaves from this news are massive, and tributes are pouring in from everywhere. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman called it a “truly terrible loss,” recognizing him as a “tremendous talent and even finer human being.” AEW President Tony Khan described Pac as someone who “defined excellence” in every aspect: as a husband, friend, and in his unparalleled wrestling knowledge, skill, and “unprecedented athleticism.” Fellow British wrestler Will Ospreay shared a photo of them together on X, calling Pac “The greatest export from our country. Also the greatest human being.” AEW wrestler Evil Uno summed up the collective feeling, saying, “I am in shock. This is heartbreaking. We have lost another great person, a great soul, a true professional.”
It’s a tough pill to swallow when you lose someone who dedicated their life to their craft, especially so suddenly after doing what they loved. The wrestling community lost a giant, a true innovator, and a widely respected individual. His matches and his memory will certainly live on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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