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British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, died at age 40 shortly after participating in an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) event in Chicago on Saturday evening. Known for his high-flying moves and championship titles with AEW since signing in 2019, he also had a career spanning WWE, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre. Fellow wrestlers expressed shock and sadness over his sudden death, praising him as an exceptional talent both in the ring and personally.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-28,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Benjamin Satterley, known by his wrestling name Pac, died on Sunday at the age of 40, just one day after performing at an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) event in Chicago. AEW announced Pac’s passing with a statement honoring him as a native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, who began his wrestling career in 2004 and was celebrated for his innovative high-flying moves. He had competed in memorable matches at AEW events since signing with the company in 2019, holding multiple championships including the inaugural all-Atlantic title. Pac’s death occurred after he was found slumped over in a vehicle outside a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois; medics were unable to revive him and pronounced him dead on arrival at 4:08 p.m. The cause of his death remains pending an autopsy.
Written for “Pac Wrestling Star Death” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 8 other(s) covering the same event.
- Published
British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, has died, his representatives have confirmed.
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representatives → publish → Pac
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) said it was "saddened to announce the passing" of Satterley, 40, who they said had signed with them in 2019.
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they → say → 2019
The wrestler's death was confirmed just a day after he participated in AEW's "All Out" event at an arena in Chicago on Saturday evening.
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he → confirm → evening
"A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations all over the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability," AEW said in a statement.
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AEW → begin → statement
No cause of death has been provided.
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cause → provide → death
Satterley held multiple AEW Championships, and the organisation said he had competed in "some of the most memorable matches in AEW history".
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he → hold → history
Prior to his partnership with AEW, he also performed in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in Mexico.
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he → perform → Mexico
He had a number of different personas during his career including Pac, Adrian Neville and "The Man that Gravity Forgot".
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Gravity → have → that
The latter was in reference to a signature finishing move which saw him spin 360 degrees from the top rope of the wrestling ring and land on his opponent.
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him → see → opponent
Many of the tributes paid to Satterley have expressed shock at his death.
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Many → pay → death
WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman described it as a "truly terrible loss" and said he was a "tremendous talent and even finer human being".
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he → describe → loss
AEW President Tony Khan said he "defined excellence" as a husband, friend and in his wrestling knowledge, skill and "unprecedented athleticism".
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he → say → knowledge
Also the greatest human being," fellow British wrestler Will Ospreay wrote on X, sharing a photo of the pair in the ring together.
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Ospreay → write → ring
This is heartbreaking," AEW wrestler Evil Uno said.
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Uno → say → ?
"We have lost another great person, a great soul, a true professional."
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We → lose → person
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