AEW star Pac had medication and saliva at death scene, police report
Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known in the ring as Pac and Neville, was found unconscious in his rental vehicle in Illinois on Sept. 27, 2026, before being pronounced dead at age 40, according to a police report obtained by OutKick Dropkick.
Medication in Backpack and Saliva on Shirt Found at Scene
Des Plaines police officers responding to the rental vehicle found Satterley unresponsive. The initial police investigation noted no visible injuries or suspicious markings on his body, though officers observed dried saliva on his shirt. Inside his backpack, authorities recovered medication with redacted names alongside hotel room keys. Satterley’s cell phone remained illuminated with Google Maps active, directing a route toward O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, situated roughly 20 miles away from the location of All Elite Wrestling’s All Out event.
A Phone Call About Lunch Prior to UK Travel
While officers processed the vehicle, Satterley’s phone began buzzing. An officer answered the incoming call, and a woman on the line stated that Satterley was heading to Cava for lunch. According to the police report, Satterley was scheduled to return to the United Kingdom that same day.
No Foul Play Suspected as Cause of Death Remains Unclear
Police confirmed that there are no signs of foul play and that the death is not considered suspicious. However, an official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Wrestling World Reacts to the Loss of Pac
News of Satterley’s passing prompted widespread tributes across the professional wrestling industry. Prominent figures including The Rock and Will Ospreay publicly shared condolences with his family and friends. All Elite Wrestling held an emotional tribute show in his honor on a Wednesday following his death, with multiple wrestlers wearing armbands featuring the name “Pac.” Satterley built a prominent career spanning multiple major organizations, wrestling in WWE as Adrian Neville and Neville before becoming an inaugural member of All Elite Wrestling in 2019 under the ring name Pac, capturing numerous championships across both promotions.