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Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as "Pac," dies at 40

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Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as "Pac," dies at 40. (2026, September 28). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pac-benjamin-satterley-dies-age-40-pro-wrestler/

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Benjamin Satterley, known as "Pac," a 40-year-old professional wrestler celebrated for his acrobatic style, died recently according to an announcement by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The cause of death was not specified. Pac had been with AEW since 2019 and won multiple championships there. Tributes from fellow wrestlers highlight his impact on the wrestling community and personal relationships.
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Story summary

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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Topics

AEW All Elite Wrestling All Elite Wrestling's English Newcastle upon Tyne

Subjects

Satterley PERSON · 5× AEW ORG · 4× Pac ORG · 3× All Elite Wrestling ORG · 2× All Elite Wrestling's ORG · 1× Andrade El Ídolo PERSON · 1× Benjamin Satterley PERSON · 1× Chicago GPE · 1× English NORP · 1× Newcastle upon Tyne GPE · 1×

Narrative

Satterley, who was from Newcastle upon Tyne, began his wrestling career in 2004 and signed in 2019 with All Elite Wrestling, where he held multiple championships.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-28
🔮 Also the greatest human being," fellow wrestler Will Ospreay wrote on X.
2026-09-28 · CBS News
Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as "Pac," dies at 40 · assertive framing

Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, has died. asserted
that → bear → fans
The death of Satterley, who was known as "Pac," was announced late Sunday on All Elite Wrestling's website. asserted
who → know → website
The website did not list a cause of death. asserted
website → list → death
"Our condolences go out to Satterley's family, friends and fans," All Elite Wrestling wrote on social media. asserted
Wrestling → go → media
Satterley, who was from Newcastle upon Tyne, began his wrestling career in 2004 and signed in 2019 with All Elite Wrestling, where he held multiple championships. asserted
he → begin → championships
He competed and lost to Andrade El Ídolo on Saturday in Chicago in the AEW National Championship. asserted
He → compete → Championship
Satterley began his wrestling training when he was 18 after developing an interest for the sport through his aunt, who was a fan of the WWF, according to MN2S, his booking agency. uncertain
who → begin → MN2S
He quickly rose to prominence, earning nicknames like "The Super Superman" and "The Man That Gravity Forgot." asserted
Gravity → rise → That
He began his international journey in 2007 and wrestled under the name of Adrian Neville from 2012 to 2018. asserted
He → begin → 2018
After signing with AEW, he became the inaugural AEW International Champion and a two-time AEW World Trios Champion. asserted
he → sign → AEW
Tributes for Satterley have poured in. asserted
Tributes → pour → Satterley
Also the greatest human being," fellow wrestler Will Ospreay wrote on X. asserted
Ospreay → write → X.
We love you," wrote fellow wrestler Kevin Owens along with photos of him and Pac. asserted
Owens → love → him
Wrestler Alexa Bliss wrote on social media: "I cannot believe this. asserted
I → write → this
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