The wrestling world was still processing the events of AEW All Out when an altogether different piece of news arrived — one that turned a night of competition into a heartbreaking farewell. Benjamin Satterley, the British wrestler known to millions as PAC in AEW and Neville in WWE, had just stepped inside the ring for what would become the final match of his career.

On September 27, All Elite Wrestling confirmed that Satterley had died at the age of 40. The announcement came only one day after he had competed at All Out in the Chicago area, leaving fans and fellow wrestlers mourning a career that had stretched across more than two decades.

AEW Confirms Benjamin Satterley’s Death at 40

AEW announced Satterley’s passing on September 27, describing the Newcastle upon Tyne native as a wrestler whose career had taken him around the world.

The company said:

“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac.”

AEW continued:

“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.

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

The announcement did not provide a cause of death.

At the time of publication, no additional official details about the circumstances of Satterley’s death had been disclosed. That distinction remains important, particularly because his final wrestling appearance had taken place only a day earlier.

Another tragic news: What do reports confirm about a 30-year-old Russian coach who gained about 13 kilograms in a month? Read the verified timeline in our Dmitry Nuyanzin Death: Fitness Influencer’s 10,000-Calorie Weight-Gain Challenge Ends in Tragedy report.

The Timeline of PAC’s Final Appearance

Date	Event	Official details
September 26, 2026	AEW All Out	PAC competed against Andrade El Ídolo for the AEW National Championship at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
September 26, 2026	AEW All Out main event	PAC later returned during the match between AEW World Champion Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley
September 27, 2026	AEW announcement	All Elite Wrestling announced the death of Benjamin Satterley, aka PAC, aged 40

That timeline made the loss particularly difficult for the wrestling community to absorb.

PAC’s Final Match Was at AEW All Out

Just one day before AEW announced his death, PAC was competing inside the ring.

On September 26, he faced Andrade El Ídolo at AEW All Out at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Andrade was defending the AEW National Championship, with PAC challenging for the title in the opening match of the main card.

The two delivered a competitive contest, but Andrade ultimately defeated PAC and retained the championship.

Yet PAC’s night was not over.

He later returned during the main event between AEW World Champion Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley. That appearance became his final televised wrestling performance.

For viewers watching All Out, there was no indication from the supplied information that they were witnessing the last televised appearance of a wrestler whose career had already lasted more than 20 years.

How did a 12-year-old creator reach the goal he had worked toward just days before his family said goodbye? Remember Avery and his community in our Avery the Poke Kid Dies at 12 After Reaching His Pokémon Dream as His Community Says Goodbye tribute.

A British Wrestling Career That Began in 2004

Long before AEW, before WWE audiences knew him as Neville, Benjamin Satterley was building his name on the British independent wrestling scene.

His professional wrestling career began in 2004 in England. His reputation steadily grew, and his distinctive high-flying style became one of his trademarks.

That style helped give him the nickname “The Man That Gravity Forgot.”

Satterley eventually moved far beyond Britain, working for major wrestling promotions across the world. His international career included appearances for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Dragon Gate, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre.

By the time he reached WWE, he was already an established international performer.

From Adrian Neville to WWE Champion and AEW Star PAC

Satterley signed with WWE in 2012, initially wrestling under the name Adrian Neville, which was later shortened to Neville.

His NXT run became one of the most successful chapters of his WWE career.

In 2014, he won the NXT Championship. He also became a two-time NXT Tag Team Champion.

After moving to WWE’s main roster, Satterley continued competing at a high level and became a two-time WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

He left WWE in 2018, returning to the independent wrestling world before making another major career move.

That move came when All Elite Wrestling emerged.

PAC Became One of AEW’s Early Major Signings

When AEW launched in 2019, PAC was among the promotion’s early signings.

His arrival helped establish him as one of the company’s important performers from its earliest period. Over the years that followed, he became a multi-time champion and one of AEW’s recognizable in-ring talents.

In 2022, PAC became the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion.

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

His first AEW World Trios Championship reign came as part of Death Triangle, alongside Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix. Later in his AEW career, he became part of the Death Riders faction led by Jon Moxley.

Across those years, PAC became associated with a blend of athleticism, technical wrestling and high-impact aerial offense — the same qualities that had helped establish his reputation years earlier.

AEW also emphasized his consistency and professionalism when paying tribute to him after his death.

Tony Khan Remembers PAC as Someone Who “Defined Excellence”

AEW president and CEO Tony Khan paid tribute to Satterley following the announcement.

Khan wrote:

“Benjamin Satterley defined excellence, as a beloved husband & friend to his many loved ones, + in his wrestling knowledge, skill, unprecedented athleticism, professionalism, consistency + dedication to the sport that he loved & traveled the world to pursue. May Ben rest in peace.”

The statement remembered more than Satterley’s ability inside the ring. It also highlighted his dedication to wrestling and the worldwide career that followed from his beginnings in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Will Ospreay Calls PAC a Hero

Among the wrestlers paying tribute was AEW World Champion Will Ospreay, who had shared the ring with PAC numerous times.

Ospreay described Satterley as an important British wrestling export and a personal hero.

He wrote:

“The greatest export from our country. Also the greatest human being. Honoured to have shared the ring with you so many times. You truly are such a hero to myself and many others. Forever our BASTARD 💚 RIP Pac”

The tribute reflected the influence Satterley had on a generation of British wrestlers who followed him into international professional wrestling.

WWE’s Paul Heyman and The Miz Also Pay Tribute

Satterley’s impact extended beyond his AEW years, with tributes also coming from people connected to his time in WWE.

Paul Heyman wrote:

“Oh no.
No no no no no no no.
What a tremendous talent and even finer human being. My most profound condolences to all who knew him. A truly terrible loss!”

Mike “The Miz” Mizanin also shared a tribute:

“Just a heartbreaking day. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of PAC.”

Tributes continued to arrive from wrestlers across different generations and promotions following the announcement.

PAC’s Death Follows Andy Williams’ Passing

The wrestling community was already dealing with another recent loss.

Satterley’s death came only weeks after the passing of fellow AEW performer Andy Williams, better known to wrestling fans as The Butcher.

Williams died at 48 after collapsing following a tag-team match at an Enjoy Wrestling event earlier in September.

Satterley and Williams were friends and had shared the ring during their careers. Following Williams’ death, PAC had previously written:

“You were an anomaly. Too good for this world.”

A celebration of life for Williams was held on September 27, the same day the wrestling community learned of Satterley’s death.

The timing added another painful layer to an already difficult period for members of the wrestling community.

A Two-Decade Wrestling Career Ends Suddenly

Benjamin Satterley’s career began in Britain in 2004 and ultimately carried him across some of the biggest wrestling promotions in the world.

He became a champion in WWE, built an international reputation through promotions including Dragon Gate and NJPW, and became one of AEW’s foundational stars after signing with the company in 2019.

For WWE fans, he was Adrian Neville and Neville. For AEW fans, he was PAC — the high-flying performer known as “The Man That Gravity Forgot.”

His final match came against Andrade El Ídolo at AEW All Out on September 26.

Less than 24 hours later, AEW announced that Satterley had died at 40.

The career that had begun more than two decades earlier in England had ended with PAC still performing at the highest level of professional wrestling. His final televised appearance came at All Out, and his legacy now spans his British independent roots, WWE championship success, international wrestling career and years as one of AEW’s defining performers.

Conclusion

PAC’s death marks the sudden end of a remarkable professional wrestling career that crossed more than 20 years, multiple countries and some of the sport’s biggest promotions. From his beginnings in Newcastle upon Tyne to his WWE years as Neville and his rise as PAC in AEW, Benjamin Satterley left an enduring body of work.

His final match came on September 26 at AEW All Out. The following day, at just 40 years old, his death was announced by AEW.

The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, and no speculation about the circumstances can be supported by the information provided. What is confirmed is the extraordinary career he leaves behind — and the tributes from those who shared the ring, worked alongside him and regarded him as a friend and hero.

What has and has not been established about the death of a 22-year-old Brazilian creator with 750,000 followers? See the confirmed facts in our Duda Alves Dies at 22: TikTok Star’s Final Videos About Breast Surgery Leave Questions After Her Death coverage.

Source Disclaimer

This article has been prepared based on thorough research of the sources provided with the original material, including official statements and relevant reporting. It reflects the information available from those sources and does not imply independent verification beyond what those sources support. The cause of Benjamin Satterley’s death has not been publicly disclosed by AEW, and this article does not speculate about the circumstances of his passing.


Sources

• All Elite Wrestling – Announces Passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac
• All Elite Wrestling – AEW All Out Results: September 26, 2026
• All Elite Wrestling – Professional Wrestling World Mourns and Remembers Benjamin Satterley
• CBS News – Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as “Pac,” dies at age 40
• Los Angeles Times – Pro wrestler PAC, who also competed as Adrian Neville, dies at 40
• F4W/WON – Will Ospreay, Saraya, Rhea Ripley, Paul Heyman and others pay tribute to PAC

Featured Image Credit: AEW / TBS