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British professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, who performed under the ring name Pac, has passed away, according to confirmation from his representatives. The news came from All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the organization with which Satterley had been signed since 2019. AEW expressed their sadness at the announcement of the 40-year-old athlete’s death, which was confirmed shortly after he had appeared at the company’s “All Out” event held at an arena in Chicago on Saturday night.
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004. Over the years, he captivated wrestling fans worldwide through his exceptional in-ring skills and innovative aerial maneuvers. AEW praised his impressive performances, noting that he competed in some of the promotion’s most memorable matches and held multiple championships during his tenure. Prior to his time with AEW, he also gained experience in other major wrestling organizations, including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Mexico’s Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre.
Throughout his career, Satterley used several personas in the ring, including Pac, Adrian Neville, and “The Man that Gravity Forgot,” a nickname inspired by his signature finishing move where he performed a full 360-degree spin off the top rope to land on his opponent. Despite the confirmed news of his passing, no cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
The announcement has prompted a wave of tributes from the wrestling community and beyond. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman called Satterley’s death “a truly terrible loss” and described him as “a tremendous talent and even finer human being.” AEW President Tony Khan praised him for “defining excellence” both personally and professionally. Fellow British wrestler Will Ospreay referred to him as “the greatest export from our country” and “the greatest human being.” AEW wrestler Evil Uno reflected on the tragedy, saying, “I am in shock. This is heartbreaking. We have lost another great person, a great soul, a true professional.” Commentator Tom Campbell from the Newcastle-based Cultaholic Wrestling YouTube channel further remembered him as a local legend and praised his remarkable career, stating, “He was a Geordie lad that took on the entire wrestling world and has left a mark that will not be forgotten, and will not be taken away very soon.
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