Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known to AEW and WWE fans under the names Pac, Bastard, Adrian Neville, and Neville, has died at 40. The news was confirmed via an official statement from All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
The circumstances of his death have not been publicly disclosed. Satterley had competed just one day earlier, on Saturday night, at the All Out pay-per-view event held in Chicago, where he faced Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship. He lost that match.
AEW’s statement on the death of Pac
In its official statement, AEW detailed part of the wrestler's career. Satterley was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and began his professional career in 2004, subsequently competing for wrestling organizations in various countries.
The company's statement noted that Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019, where he won several championships and participated in some of the most memorable matches in the promotion's history. AEW expressed its condolences to Satterley's family, friends, and fans.
His career as Pac in AEW
Within AEW, Satterley became the All-Atlantic Champion and won the World Trios Championship twice. His time in the promotion, which began in 2019, solidified him as one of the most highly regarded figures for his high-flying wrestling style and his in-ring ability.
His time in WWE as Neville and Adrian Neville
Before his time in AEW, Satterley developed a significant part of his career in WWE. He won the NXT Championship within the company's developmental brand and, later, became the WWE Cruiserweight Champion on two occasions.
The nickname The Man That Gravity Forgot
Satterley was known among fans as The Man That Gravity Forgot, a nickname tied to his most characteristic finishing move: a corkscrew shooting star press executed from the top rope. This maneuver, considered one of the most spectacular in modern wrestling, became his hallmark throughout his entire career.
Frequently asked questions about the death of Pac
Who was the wrestler known as Pac?
Pac was the ring name of Benjamin Satterley, a British wrestler born in Newcastle upon Tyne, who was also known as Neville and Adrian Neville during his time in WWE.
When did Benjamin Satterley die?
AEW confirmed his death on September 27, 2026, one day after Satterley competed in the All Out event in Chicago.
What was his last match before he died?
His last match was at AEW All Out, where he faced Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship and lost.
What titles did Pac win in AEW?
In AEW, Satterley was the All-Atlantic Champion and won the World Trios Championship twice.
What achievements did he have in WWE?
In WWE, he won the NXT Championship and was a two-time Cruiserweight Champion, using the names Neville and Adrian Neville.
Is the cause of Benjamin Satterley’s death known?
As of now, AEW has not disclosed the details or the cause of his death.
