British wrestling star Pac dies suddenly aged 40 as tributes flood in

29 Sep 2026 • 12:59 PM MYT
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British wrestling star Pac dies suddenly aged 40 as tributes flood in

  • British professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known in the ring as Pac and Adrian Neville, has died at the age of 40, All Elite Wrestling has confirmed.
  • The Newcastle-born athlete's death was announced just one day after he competed at AEW's “All Out” event in Chicago, though no official cause of death has been provided.
  • Satterley enjoyed a distinguished career starting in 2004, winning multiple AEW championships and competing for prominent global promotions including WWE, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Dragon Gate in Japan and CMLL in Mexico.
  • Using the nickname “The Man That Gravity Forgot”, Pac was renowned for his innovative high-flying aerial manoeuvres and signature finishing move, the Black Arrow, he gained widespread acclaim amongst his peers and with fans.
  • Tributes from across the wrestling industry have described his passing as a terrible loss, with AEW President Tony Khan praising his unprecedented athleticism and fellow wrestler Will Ospreay hailing him as the country's greatest export.

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