Shocking news from the world of professional wrestling. AEW star PAC -- real name Benjamin Satterley -- has died.
Satterley was 40 years. old. His death comes a few weeks after another AEW wrestler, Andy Williams, died at 48 after an independent match in Pennsylvania.
Cause of death for Satterley has not been disclosed.
He wrestled on Saturday's "All Out" Pay-Per-View, losing a match to Andrade in Chicago.
“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” the promotion said in a statement. “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.”
Condolences poured in from wrestling colleagues and the community.
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
The greatest export from our country.
— Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) September 28, 2026
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 https://t.co/k8rLlzHNaK pic.twitter.com/ZolPOTy3e8
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Stunned to hear the news that PAC died. Waiting for more details
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
PAC - one of the kindest, most welcoming people in a locker room. Rest in peace.
— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
What a tragic day.
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) September 28, 2026
What an extremely talented person. Speechless…
RIP PAC.
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Shocked & stunned about the sudden death of Pac. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family, friends and fans.
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) September 28, 2026
RIP brother
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
This hurts💔 https://t.co/vhFzHuaaDs
— Blackheart Lio Rush 🖤 (@IamLioRush) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔 Sending so much love and prayers to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/iCjtpFrT6D
— Sammy Guevara (@sammyguevara) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
I don’t understand man.. https://t.co/3Yb9QNv75J
— Ace Austin 👆🏼♠️ エース・オースティン (@The_Ace_Austin) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Oh my god. My condolences https://t.co/tepXAjtcOH
— Chris Bey (@DashingChrisBey) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Absolutely heartbreaking. My heart goes out to his family, friends and all of AEW. 🙏🏻✝️❤️ https://t.co/ELYbgHAdLx
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Absolutely heartbreaking. My heart goes out to his family, friends and all of AEW. 🙏🏻✝️❤️ https://t.co/ELYbgHAdLx
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
— Karl Anderson ‘The Machine Gun’ (@MachineGunKA) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
literally speechless https://t.co/AtqMVIsJ5L
— Emily Jaye (@EmilyJayePro) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Terrible, terrible news. A very sad day .
— Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) September 28, 2026
My condolences to all his friends, family and colleagues. pic.twitter.com/xoxAyDwBpz
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Omg!! So sorry to here the news about Pac. He was an incredible man and talent loved by us all. I am praying for his family and loved ones. RIP Pac🙏🏼
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) September 28, 2026
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Bro I’m in absolute shock.
— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) September 28, 2026
RIP PAC. I’m literally stuck right now.
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
I cannot believe this. RIP PAC 💔
— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
RIP PAC💔 everyday is a blessing
— PARKER BOUDREAUX (@TheParkerB_) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
PAC - one of the kindest, most welcoming people in a locker room. Rest in peace.
— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) September 28, 2026
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
My best friend has passed on, I am absolutely in shock. My prayers are with his wife and family.
— REAL1 (FKA Enzo Amore) (@real1) September 28, 2026
Ben, I love you.
I’m going to miss you Pac, thank you for being a friend.
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
PAC is one of my favorite wrestlers of all time. I was lucky enough to meet my hero, work with my hero, but even more lucky to get to know him. He was a better man than I ever could have hoped for.
— “Protostar” Kyle Fletcher (@kylefletcherpro) September 28, 2026
I am heartbroken.
I love you, Ben. Rest easy mate.
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
💔 I am truly heartbroken and deeply shocked.
— RUSH OFICIAL (@rushtoroblanco) September 28, 2026
May God welcome you into His holy glory. 🕊️
This news hurts my soul. 😭
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the entire family. I’m sending you all a big, heartfelt hug.
I share in your pain and sorrow. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/S57w6XMWhf
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Saraya: ... This is terrible. For everyone that knew Ben (pac) would tell you what an incredible human he was. Truly one of the best. This is heartbreaking.. sending so much love to his family and everyone else who was lucky enough to know him personally and to all who got to watch him perform and witness the greatness that was that man.Rest in power Ben 🙏🏻❤️
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
No words
— Joe Gacy (@JoeGacy) September 28, 2026
Pac ❤️
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
Oh no.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) September 28, 2026
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! pic.twitter.com/IOhCPepdRk
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
#RIPPac
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) September 28, 2026
Respect 🙏…
R.I.P. AEW's PAC, Benjamin Satterley
One of the greatest to ever do it and on top of that he was an incredible man. My heart aches…
— King (@LexisKingWWE) September 28, 2026
RIP PAC 💔
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Pro wrestling world mourns as AEW's Benjamin 'PAC' Satterley dies at 40
