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Death of professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley

Overview

Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known globally as PAC or Neville, died at age 40 in late September 2026. Satterley was found unresponsive in a vehicle outside a restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, less than 24 hours after competing in the AEW All Out pay-per-view event. While authorities initially stated there were no indications of foul play, a formal cause of death was pending.

Following the news, major wrestling promotions including WWE, AEW, and TNA issued tributes to the performer. WWE utilized memorial graphics during its RAW and NXT broadcasts, noting his history as a foundational figure for the NXT brand. TNA Wrestling also scheduled a memorial segment to recognize his contributions to the industry. In a social media video, actor and former wrestler Dwayne Johnson described the loss as “heartbreaking” and offered condolences to the Satterley family.

On October 20, 2026, reports identified the cause of death as natural causes related to bronchial asthma. Satterley was found in a rental vehicle parked near O’Hare International Airport. During the investigation, officers discovered his cellphone with navigation set toward the airport and received a call from his wife, Natalie Satterley. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio noted that Satterley had previously dealt with lung issues and stated that while the death was sudden, the circumstances are consistent with asthma complications. A medication bottle was reportedly found near his body, though it remains unclear if he could access an inhaler during the emergency.

Entities

All Elite Wrestling · Benjamin Satterley · Andrade El Idolo · Dave Meltzer · Des Plaines

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    AEW wrestler PAC identified as having died from bronchial asthma

    Professional wrestler Benjamin 'PAC' Satterley has died at age 40 from bronchial asthma after being found in a rental car in Illinois.

  2. [SPORTS] 142 sources
    Benjamin Satterley, known as PAC, dies at 40

    Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as PAC and Neville, has died at age 40, just one day after competing at AEW's All Out event in Chicago. No cause of death has been released.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history