Tragedy in the wrestling world: beloved wrestler Pac dies at 40

British superstar wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known by his stage name Pac, has passed away at the age of 40. His representatives confirmed his death, and the AEW organization issued an official statement. Satterley participated in the "All Out" event of the organization in Chicago the day before his death. The cause of death has not yet been released.

The world of professional wrestling is mourning the death of British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known by his stage name Pac, at the age of 40. His representatives confirmed his death, and the AEW organization, where he performed in recent years, issued an official statement. The news came just one day after Satterley participated in AEW's "All Out" event in Chicago on Saturday night. As of now, the cause of death has not been released. Satterley, a native of Newcastle, began his career in 2004 and became one of the most prominent British wrestlers of his generation. In AEW's statement, it was written that "he captivated fans with innovative aerial moves and exceptional ability in the ring." During his career, he also appeared in WWE, where he was known as Adrian Neville, as well as in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Mexico's CMLL. One of his famous nicknames was "The Man That Gravity Forgot," due to his acrobatic style and his signature move from the top rope. In AEW, Satterley won several titles and participated, according to the organization, in "some of the most memorable matches in AEW history." Reactions from the wrestling world were not long in coming. Paul Heyman, a WWE Hall of Famer, described his death as "a truly terrible loss," adding that Satterley was "a tremendous talent and an even better person." AEW President Tony Khan said that Satterley "defined excellence," both as a person and in the ring, and praised his knowledge, talent, and "unprecedented athleticism."