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AEW wrestler Pac dead at 40; wrestled in WWE as Neville

A gifted wrestler from England, Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac in AEW and Neville in WWE, died less than 24 hours after wrestling his last match.

Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac in All Elite Wrestling and Neville in WWE, passed away at the age of 40. The news of his death was announced by AEW on September 27, 2023. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley embarked on his wrestling journey in 2004 and gained recognition for his high-flying moves and exceptional in-ring abilities.

He joined AEW in 2019 and achieved numerous championship wins, including the inaugural AEW International Championship and two-time AEW World Trios Championship. Satterley also held the NXT Championship and two WWE Cruiserweight Championships during his time with WWE. A standout performance was his King of the Cruiserweights reign in WWE, which lasted 197 days.

His final match was against Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out on September 26, 2023. Tributes poured in from fellow wrestlers and fans mourning the loss of a beloved wrestler and kind-hearted person.

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