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AEW Wrestler PAC Dies at 40

AEW said his death came less than 24 hours after he competed at All Out, with no cause or family statement released.

Overview

  • All Elite Wrestling announced the death of Benjamin Satterley, known as PAC, on Sunday night and offered condolences to his family, friends and fans.
  • Satterley had wrestled at AEW’s All Out pay‑per‑view the previous night, Sept. 26, losing to Andrade El Idolo and later appearing again on the card.
  • AEW and news outlets have not released a cause or details about the circumstances of his death, and reporters are awaiting official family statements and any investigative findings.
  • Satterley built a two‑decade career on the U.K. independent scene, in Japan and in the U.S.; he was NXT Champion and a multi‑time Cruiserweight and Tag champion in WWE and held AEW’s inaugural All‑Atlantic/International title plus two Trios championships.
  • Tributes poured in from wrestlers, peers and AEW leadership, and the sudden timing has prompted renewed industry attention to performer health and to pending updates from AEW and Satterley’s representatives.