Benjamin Satterley, the professional wrestling star known as Pac, has died, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced Sunday evening. He was 40 years old.
AEW made this tragic announcement on its social networks.
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Adrian Neville, known as Pac in AEW, celebrates with his fans during WrestleMania 33 on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. (Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” the company said. “A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations around the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability.
“Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and has held multiple AEW Championships and participated in some of the most memorable matches in AEW history. Our condolences go out to Satterley’s family, friends and fans.”
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Pac, then known as WWE wrestler Adrian Neville, sits in front of advertising boards in the media room during a visit to St. James’ Park on November 12, 2014, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Newcastle United via Getty Images)
The circumstances of Pac’s death were unclear. He challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out, which took place on Saturday in Chicago.
OutKick reached out to Chicago police, Hoffman Estates police, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office for comment.
Pac was one of the first wrestlers to sign with All Elite Wrestling in 2019. He was a two-time trio champion and the first All-Atlantic champion.
Before wrestling in AEW, he was in WWE and known as Adrian Neville.
Benjamin Satterley was known as Adrian Neville in WWE and Pac in AEW. (Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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Satterley was a two-time cruiserweight champion, NXT champion, and two-time NXT tag team champion.
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