Professional wrestler Pac, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, has died at the age of 40, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) confirmed on September 27, 2026. The announcement came less than a day after Satterley competed at AEW’s All Out event in Chicago.
The English wrestler was known to WWE fans as Neville and built a career spanning major wrestling promotions around the world. AEW said Satterley began wrestling professionally in 2004 and praised his innovative high-flying style and in-ring ability.
AEW Confirms Satterley’s Death
AEW announced Satterley’s passing in a statement shared on social media. The company said he had signed with AEW in 2019 and had held multiple championships during his time with the promotion.
The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
The news came as a shock to wrestling fans because Satterley had appeared in an AEW match shortly before his death.
His Final AEW Appearance
Satterley competed against Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out in Chicago. According to reports, the match took place less than 24 hours before AEW announced his death.
He also appeared later during the event’s main event between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay, according to reports.
The timing of his final appearance made the announcement particularly difficult for fans and fellow wrestlers.
WWE Career as Neville
Before joining AEW, Satterley competed in WWE under the name Neville. He joined the company in 2012 and became a prominent performer in its developmental NXT brand before moving to the main roster.
During his WWE career, he won the NXT Championship and became a two-time Cruiserweight Champion. His athletic style and aerial maneuvers helped establish him as one of the company’s recognizable high-flying performers.
He left WWE in 2018 and later returned to using the Pac name before signing with AEW the following year.
Championships and AEW Legacy
Satterley’s AEW career included several championship achievements. He became the first AEW All-Atlantic Champion and won the AEW World Trios Championship twice.
His wrestling style combined high-flying moves with a more physical approach, while the Brutalizer submission became one of his signature techniques.
AEW described him as a performer who competed around the world and entertained fans with his distinctive athletic style.
Wrestling World Reacts
News of Satterley’s death prompted tributes from people across professional wrestling. Fellow performers and fans highlighted his career, athletic ability and contributions to wrestling.
The announcement has also led fans to revisit his work in WWE, AEW and independent wrestling, where he performed under several variations of the Pac and Neville names.
At 40, Satterley leaves behind a professional wrestling career that lasted more than two decades. His death was announced shortly after one of his final performances, bringing an unexpected end to the career of a wrestler known internationally for his distinctive style and championship accomplishments.
Source: espn.in