The wrestling world got absolutely rocked recently with the sudden passing of Benjamin Satterley, known to fans as PAC in AEW and Neville in WWE. This devastating news, with Satterley only 40, immediately brought an outpouring of emotion from top brass like Tony Khan and Triple H, alongside a litany of other legends and peers. It’s a huge blow, especially coming just weeks after the organization was hit by the death of Andy Williams.
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Tony Khan, who welcomed Satterley into AEW after his WWE run, didn’t hold back. Khan talked about Ben defining excellence, not just as an amazing professional, but as a beloved husband and friend. He praised Satterley’s wrestling knowledge, skill, unprecedented athleticism, professionalism, consistency, and pure dedication to the sport he chased worldwide. Khan’s message was clear: “May Ben rest in peace.”
Triple H, who worked closely with Ben in the early NXT days, echoed those sentiments big time. He stressed how important Neville was to NXT, calling him a major force behind that “new era” moment at NXT Arrival. Triple H didn’t just highlight his extraordinary talent either; he made sure everyone knew Ben was an “even kinder human being,” sending his thoughts to family, friends, and fans globally. You know it’s real when both company heads speak with such respect.
His Legacy: A Champion, A Face, A Friend
As Neville, Satterley was a champion in NXT, and then he became the face of the Cruiserweight division, even if that division didn’t last long. He also had a memorable role teaming up with actor Stephen Amell in that past storyline feud with Cody Rhodes. But it wasn’t just the executives remembering him. Superstars across both WWE and AEW shared similar heartbreaking messages, devastated by the news. Kevin Owens simply put it: “The best lad…We love you.” Paige called him an “incredible human,” “one of the best,” and sent love to his family, adding “Rest in power Ben.”
Sheamus couldn’t believe it, calling him an “incredible performer” and “even better fella,” describing him as “salt of the earth, humble, a pleasure to be around and loved by everyone in the locker room.” Sheamus saw him wrestle way back in 2005 and said he’d never seen anything like it, that Ben “truly defied gravity.” He wrapped it up: “There won’t be another like you. The Bastard PAC.” Rhea Ripley was speechless, calling it a “tragic day” for an “extremely talented person.” Sting chimed in too, saying Ben was “Extremely talented. Nothing he couldn’t do. Loved and respected by all of us. God bless Pac’s family.”
The outpouring of support proves just how loved Benjamin Satterley was. We still don’t have details about his death, but what’s crystal clear is the wrestling community lost a true gem. This one hurts, man. His talent, heart, dedication , it won’t be forgotten.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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