PAC dies at 40, leaving All Elite Wrestling stunned

All Elite Wrestling confirmed Sunday night that its British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, better known as PAC, has died at the age of 40. The announcement came less than a day after he performed on AEW’s biggest show of the weekend.

No cause of death or additional details have been released.

PAC’s final appearance on the card was at the Saturday event, AEW All Out in Chicago. He challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship, lost the bout, and shook hands with his opponent afterward. He then returned during the main event to interfere in the World Championship match between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.

## Background & Context

PAC began wrestling in 2004 and first joined AEW in 2019. In that promotion he became the inaugural All‑Atlantic Champion and later earned two reigns as AEW World Trios Champion. Prior to AEW, Satterley performed under the name Neville in WWE, where he captured the NXT Championship and twice held the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

The Newcastle, England native was known for his high‑flying style and innovative in‑ring work.

The week of All Out saw PAC competing in a title match and then reappearing to influence the main event. His participation earned him praise from fellow Death Riders members and fans alike. PAC’s death shocked the wrestling community, as he had been active and healthy throughout the weekend's events.

## What Happened

PAC wrestled Saturday night against Andrade for the National Title. After a hard‑fought match that ended in Andrade’s victory, PAC shook his opponent’s hand. He returned later that night during the main event to get involved in the World Championship match between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.

On Sunday night, AEW released a statement announcing PAC’s death at age 40. The promotion did not disclose a cause of death or other details surrounding his passing. No official statements from family, representatives, or medical authorities have been made public as of the time of this report.

The wrestling world mourns the loss of a talented performer who had left a lasting mark on both WWE and AEW. Fans and colleagues have begun to share memories of PAC’s athleticism and charisma, underscoring the impact he had on the industry.

In the absence of further information, the circumstances of PAC’s death remain unknown. The wrestling community continues to process this unexpected loss while awaiting any official clarification from the organization or his family.