AEW wrestler Pac dies at 40 one day after performing at All Out
Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known globally as Pac in All Elite Wrestling and Adrian Neville in WWE, died at the age of 40 on Sunday, leaving the industry in sudden disbelief just one day after performing at All Out in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
The Shocking Loss at All Out
All Elite Wrestling announced the death of Pac on Sunday night, stunning fans and fellow athletes alike. The news arrived scarcely twenty-four hours after Satterley stepped into the ring to wrestle against Andrade El Idolo for the national championship at the All Out event in Hoffman Estates. The sudden passing of the veteran performer prompted an immediate wave of emotional tributes across social media from colleagues who had shared the locker room with him just hours prior.
Circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear. OutKick reached out to local agencies for comment regarding the incident.
A Foundational Career in Modern Professional Wrestling
Satterley built a legacy spanning over two decades, helping shape modern high-flying and technical wrestling. He began his career on the independent circuit in 2004, quickly establishing himself as a marquee fixture at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla before performing internationally across Dragon Gate USA, Wrestle Zone Wrestling, One Pro Wrestling, and the Frontier Wrestling Alliance. His elite execution earned him recognition as the 11th best wrestler in the world by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2017.
When All Elite Wrestling launched in 2019, Satterley signed on as one of the promotion’s foundational early talents. During his tenure with AEW, he captured the inaugural All-Atlantic Championship, became a two-time Trios Champion, and anchored himself as a vital member of The Death Riders faction alongside leader Jon Moxley.
Legacy Across Major Global Promotions
Prior to his tenure in AEW, Satterley cemented his reputation on a global stage under the ring name Adrian Neville with World Wrestling Entertainment. Within WWE, he dominated the cruiserweight division as a two-time Cruiserweight Champion, captured the NXT Championship, and secured the NXT Tag Team Championship twice.
Wrestling colleagues flooded social media platforms to honor Satterley’s immense contributions to the squared circle, mourning a performer whose athleticism, discipline, and versatility influenced a generation of independent and major-promotion athletes.
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