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AEW star Pac dead at 40 one day after final match

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Staszewski, J. (2026, September 28). AEW star Pac dead at 40 one day after final match. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/sports/aew-star-pac-dead-at-40-one-day-after-final-match/

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Benjamin Satterley, known by his wrestling name Pac, died at 40 on Sunday following his final match for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) against Andrade at the NOW Arena in Chicago on Saturday night. AEW confirmed the news and highlighted Satterley's impact since joining the company in 2019, noting his multiple championship titles and memorable matches. The cause of death was not disclosed. Prior to AEW, Satterley wrestled under the name Neville for WWE.

Written by AI on 2026-09-28, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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.

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Benjamin Satterley, who performed as Pac in All Elite Wrestling, has died at the age of 40, the company announced Sunday night. asserted

company → perform → 40

Satterley had his final match at the All Out pay-per-view against AEW national champion Andrade at the NOW Arena in Chicago on Saturday night. asserted

Satterley → have → night

No cause of death was given. asserted

cause → give → death

“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” the promotion said in a statement. asserted

promotion → sadden → statement

“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. asserted

Satterley → begin → ring

“Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and held multiple AEW Championships and competed in some of the most memorable matches in AEW history. asserted

Pac → sign → history

Our condolences go out to Satterley’s family, friends and fans.” asserted

condolences → go → family

Satterley also performed in WWE as Neville. asserted

Satterley → perform → Neville

AEW star Pac dead at 40 one day after final match

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