Benjamin Satterley, the powerhouse known to wrestling fans as PAC, tragically died from bronchial asthma, as officially ruled by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. This has been deemed a natural death, with no foul play suspected, a detail that brings some clarity to a truly shocking loss for the wrestling community.
The Day We Lost a Legend
The New York Post broke the news Friday, confirming what had been a devastating blow for many. Satterley, who was also known as “Neville” during his WWE days, shockingly passed away on September 27 at just 40 years old. What’s even tougher to wrap your head around is that his death came just one day after his final match at AEW All Out 2026. Authorities found Satterley unconscious around 4 p.m. in a rental car outside a restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, and he was pronounced dead right there on the scene. A police incident report noted his phone was routing a Google Maps path to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, and someone who knew him told authorities he was heading there after stopping for lunch. It’s just a heartbreaking sequence of events.
A Legacy of High-Flying Excellence
Satterley was hailed as one of the most acclaimed high-flying workers of his generation, and man, did he back that up. He debuted as a professional wrestler in his native England way back in 2004, then made the jump to WWE in 2012. Over six years there, he stacked up an impressive list of accolades, including becoming a two-time WWE Cruiserweight Champion, a one-time NXT Champion, and a two-time NXT Tag Team Champion. When he parted ways with WWE, he didn’t slow down one bit. Satterley was one of AEW’s earliest major signings in 2019, staying with them for seven years.
His run in AEW was just as impactful. He became the promotion’s inaugural All-Atlantic Champion in 2022 and twice captured its World Trios Championship. And get this: he had the distinction of being the first wrestler in AEW history to hold two championships simultaneously. That’s a legacy right there, a testament to his incredible skill and dedication.
The wrestling world is just gutted, thinking about what PAC brought to the ring every single night and what a huge hole his absence leaves. We’ll miss seeing him fly.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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