All Elite Wrestling confirmed the death of Benjamin Satterley, the British high-flyer known as PAC and formerly Neville in WWE, on September 27, 2026. He was 40. The announcement landed less than 24 hours after he stepped into the ring at AEW All Out.
Satterley competed in the opening match of the pay-per-view on September 26 at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He challenged Andrade El ĂŤdolo for the AEW National Championship and came up short after an 18-minute bout that featured the usual mix of aerial offense and hard-hitting exchanges. He later appeared in a segment tied to the main event. Fans and peers were still processing the show when AEW posted the news.
AEW’s statement read:
“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac. 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.”
No cause of death has been released by AEW, his family, or any authorities.
Born August 22, 1986, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Satterley debuted in 2004 on the British independent scene. He quickly built a reputation for gravity-defying offense, earning the nickname “The Man That Gravity Forgot.” Stops in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Dragon Gate in Japan sharpened the style that later defined him.
WWE signed him in 2012. As Adrian Neville and then Neville, he captured the NXT Championship (a 287-day reign), NXT Tag Team Championship, and two WWE Cruiserweight Championships. He left the company in 2018 and joined AEW the following year. There he became the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion (later the International Championship) and a two-time AEW World Trios Champion, first with Death Triangle and later with the Death Riders.
AEW President Tony Khan posted:
“Benjamin Satterley defined excellence, as a beloved husband and friend to his many loved ones, and in his wrestling knowledge, skill, unprecedented athleticism, professionalism, consistency and dedication to the sport that he loved and traveled the world to pursue. May Ben rest in peace.”
Fellow Englishman and AEW World Champion Will Ospreay 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.”
WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman added:
“What a tremendous talent and even finer human being. My most profound condolences to all who knew him. A truly terrible loss!”
The wrestling community continues to react. Major outlets including CNN, ESPN, BBC, and the Associated Press have reported the news based on AEW’s confirmation. At this stage the focus remains on the confirmed facts and the respect shown by those who worked with him. Further details, if any, will come from official channels.
