The professional wrestling world is mourning the death of Benjamin Satterley, the English-born star better known to fans as PAC in AEW and Neville during his WWE career. Satterley died at the age of 40, with All Elite Wrestling announcing his passing on September 27, 2026. The announcement came only one day after he had competed at AEW All Out in Illinois.
Although some online headlines have described Satterley’s death as a suicide, that cause of death has not been officially confirmed. AEW did not disclose a cause of death in its announcement, and reports published after his passing indicated that authorities were still awaiting further information, including an autopsy. Consequently, claims that the former WWE star died by suicide should be treated as unconfirmed unless and until officials or his family release such information.
Satterley built an extraordinary career that began in 2004 after he entered professional wrestling as a teenager. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, he eventually became known internationally for his athleticism, aerial maneuvers, technical ability, and intense wrestling style. His career took him through numerous wrestling promotions before he reached a global audience with WWE, where he performed under the name Neville and became one of the standout performers of the company’s NXT era.
During his WWE career, Neville captured the NXT Championship and later became a major figure in the company’s cruiserweight division. He won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship twice and developed a reputation as one of the promotion’s most spectacular high-flying performers. His nickname, “The Man That Gravity Forgot,” became closely associated with his ability to perform demanding aerial moves that became a defining part of his wrestling identity.
After leaving WWE, Satterley returned to using the name PAC and became one of the early recognizable stars of AEW. He signed with the promotion in 2019 and went on to win multiple championships, including the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Championship, which was later renamed the AEW International Championship. He also became a two-time AEW World Trios Champion and competed in numerous major matches throughout his AEW career.
The circumstances surrounding his death have made the news particularly shocking because Satterley had remained an active performer until the final days of his life. On September 26, he competed against Andrade El Ídolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out. Andrade retained the championship, and the match became Satterley’s final professional wrestling appearance after AEW announced his death the following day.
Tributes have since come from wrestlers and personalities across both AEW and WWE. Fellow performers have remembered Satterley not only for his extraordinary abilities inside the ring but also for the relationships he developed throughout more than two decades in professional wrestling. AEW described him as a performer who captivated audiences around the world with innovative high-flying moves and exceptional in-ring ability.
As fans continue to mourn, Benjamin Satterley’s legacy remains closely connected to the unforgettable performances he delivered as PAC and Neville. From the independent wrestling scene in Britain to WWE and eventually AEW, he established himself as one of professional wrestling’s distinctive high-flying talents. His sudden death at 40 has left a significant void among colleagues and fans, while the wrestling community continues to remember his career and the lasting impact he made on the sport.
