The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office in Chicago has determined that professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley died last month due to bronchial asthma. Satterley, 40, was known to wrestling fans under names such as Pac, Bastard, Adrian Neville, and Neville, in both AEW and WWE. The death has been classified as natural.
The cause of death was initially reported by The New York Post and subsequently confirmed by other media outlets.
What is known about the death of Benjamin Satterley
Satterley passed away on September 27, one day after competing under the name Pac at the AEW All Out pay-per-view event held in Chicago. At that event, he had lost the AEW All-Atlantic Championship to Andrade El Idolo.
AEW confirmed the news through an official statement: "A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to compete for organizations around the world, captivating fans with innovative aerial maneuvers and incredible in-ring ability. Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and held multiple AEW championships, in addition to starring in some of the most memorable matches in the promotion's history. Our condolences go out to Satterley's family, friends, and fans."
Pac’s career in professional wrestling
Throughout his career, Satterley was known as "The Man That Gravity Forgot," a nickname tied to his signature finishing move: a corkscrew shooting star press executed from the top rope. The wrestler accumulated multiple titles throughout his career in various international promotions.
What is bronchial asthma, the official cause of death
According to the Cleveland Clinic, bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes swelling, narrowing, and excess mucus in the lung passages. Its symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Although the vast majority of asthma attacks can be managed with medical treatment, a severe attack can be fatal due to asphyxiation and respiratory failure.
Frequently asked questions about the death of Benjamin Satterley
What was the cause of death for Benjamin Satterley?
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office determined that Benjamin Satterley died of bronchial asthma, classifying his passing as a natural death.
When did Benjamin Satterley die?
Satterley passed away on September 27, one day after competing at the AEW All Out event in Chicago.
What names did Benjamin Satterley wrestle under?
Satterley competed under various names throughout his career, including Pac, Bastard, Adrian Neville, and Neville, in both AEW and WWE.
What did AEW say about the death of Pac?
AEW issued a statement highlighting Satterley's career from its start in 2004 to his time in All Elite Wrestling, where he won multiple championships, and expressed their condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
What title did Pac lose before he died?
One day before his death, Pac lost the AEW All-Atlantic Championship to Andrade El Idolo during the All Out event.
