AEW Announces Passing of PAC, Benjamin Satterley, at 40
AEW Announces Passing of PAC, Benjamin Satterley, at 40. All Elite Wrestling has announced the passing of Benjamin Satterley, better known to wrestling fans around the world as PAC. The British wrestler was 40 years old.
AEW shared the news through its official social media channels, paying tribute to Satterley’s career and his contributions to professional wrestling. The company described him as a performer who captivated audiences with his innovative high-flying style and exceptional in-ring ability.
The announcement comes just days after He competed at AEW All Out 2026, making the news particularly difficult for fans who had watched him perform so recently.
AEW Announces the Passing of PAC
AEW’s statement confirmed that Benjamin Satterley had passed away and highlighted his journey from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, to becoming an internationally recognized professional wrestler.
Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and subsequently performed for wrestling promotions around the world. Over the course of his career, he became particularly respected for his athleticism, aerial offense and intense wrestling style.
AEW noted that Satterley signed with the company in 2019 and went on to win multiple AEW championships while competing in some of the promotion’s memorable matches.
The company concluded its statement by extending condolences to Satterley’s family, friends and fans.
No cause of death was provided in AEW’s announcement, and there is currently no verified information from the sources available explaining the circumstances surrounding his passing.
PAC Competed at AEW All Out Just Days Earlier
He’s passing comes only days after he competed at AEW All Out 2026 in Chicago.
He challenged Andrade El Ídolo for the AEW National Championship in the opening match of the pay-per-view. The match featured a lengthy back-and-forth battle, with He delivering several of his signature high-impact moves, including a 450 splash and an attempted Black Arrow. (All Elite Wrestling)
He ultimately appeared to have the match won after trapping Andrade in the Brutalizer. However, Andrade countered the submission attempt and rolled He up to retain the AEW National Championship. (Wrestling Inc.)
The match was therefore one of He’s most recent appearances in an AEW ring, making the timing of AEW’s announcement especially significant.
PAC’s AEW Career
He became one of the recognizable international talents in AEW after joining the promotion in 2019.
Known as “The Bastard” PAC, Satterley established himself as a dangerous singles competitor while also becoming an important member of the Death Riders faction.
His wrestling style combined explosive strikes, technical wrestling and spectacular aerial maneuvers. The Black Arrow and Brutalizer became two of his signature weapons, while his ability to transition rapidly between different styles made him a formidable opponent for a wide range of AEW talent.
AEW’s statement specifically remembered his innovative high-flying offense and incredible in-ring ability, reflecting the qualities that had defined his wrestling career.
A Career Spanning More Than Two Decades
Satterley’s professional wrestling career began in 2004, meaning he spent more than two decades working in the industry before his passing.
During those years, he wrestled across multiple international promotions and developed a reputation well beyond his native England. His career eventually brought him to AEW, where he became part of the company’s early years and remained an active competitor.
His final AEW appearance came at All Out, where he challenged Andrade for the National Championship. AEW’s official All Out results confirm that PAC competed in the opening contest of the event. (All Elite Wrestling)
His sudden passing leaves behind a career that crossed multiple eras of professional wrestling and reached audiences across the world.
Remembering PAC
For AEW fans, PAC will be remembered not only for his championships and major matches but also for the distinctive style he brought to the ring.
From his early career in the United Kingdom to his time wrestling internationally and eventually becoming an important part of AEW, Satterley built a career around physicality, athleticism and a willingness to push the limits inside the ring.
AEW has now confirmed his passing at the age of 40. Further information regarding memorial plans or additional details surrounding his death has not been announced at this time.
AEWTalkDown extends its condolences to Benjamin Satterley’s family, friends, colleagues and fans around the world.
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