WWE and AEW wrestler Pac dies aged 40, one day after final match

Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known to fans as Pac in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Neville in WWE, has died aged 40.

AEW announced his death on Sunday, 27 September 2026, just one day after he competed at the promotion’s All Out pay-per-view event in Illinois.

The British wrestler, who began his career in 2004, was known for his high-flying wrestling style and won championships in both WWE and AEW.

What happened to wrestler Pac?

Satterley’s death was announced by AEW on Sunday evening.

He had competed against Andrade El Ídolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out on Saturday, 26 September.

The match took place at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, less than 24 hours before the announcement of his death.

The news prompted tributes from wrestling fans and the wider industry.

What was Pac’s cause of death?

No cause of death has been publicly disclosed as of 28 September 2026.

AEW’s official announcement did not provide details about the circumstances surrounding Satterley’s death.

His appearance at All Out the previous evening has drawn considerable attention, but there is no verified information linking his final match to his death.

Pac’s wrestling career and championship titles

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his professional wrestling career in 2004.

He built his reputation through appearances for wrestling promotions around the world before joining WWE in 2012.

Competing under the name Neville, he became a prominent figure in WWE’s cruiserweight division.

His achievements included winning the NXT Championship, NXT Tag Team Championship and WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

After leaving WWE in 2018, he joined AEW in 2019.

There, he became the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion, a title subsequently renamed the AEW International Championship.

He also became a two-time AEW World Trios Champion.

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His career spanned more than two decades, with his athleticism and aerial wrestling style becoming defining features of his performances.

AEW pays tribute to Benjamin Satterley

In its official statement, AEW confirmed Satterley’s death and reflected on his international wrestling career.

The promotion highlighted his achievements, his distinctive in-ring performances and his contribution to some of its memorable matches.

AEW also extended condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Satterley’s death comes just one day after his final appearance at All Out, bringing an unexpected end to a wrestling career that began more than 20 years ago.

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