‘It doesn’t feel real’: Wrestling fans react as star dies just one day after last match
Wrestling fans have been left in genuine shock after PAC died aged 40, just one day after competing in his final match at AEW All Out. PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, faced Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship on Saturday before AEW announced his death the following day.
Pro wrestler Benjamin Satterley, better known by his ring name PAC, passed away suddenly at the age of 40, sending shockwaves through the wrestling world. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. This news came just one night after Satterley competed in AEW All Out, where he faced Andrade for the AEW National Championship title in the event's opening match.
AEW and WWE colleagues took to social media to express their grief and tributes. AEW World Champion Will Ospreay praised Satterley as "the greatest export from our country" and a "hero to myself and many others." Former WWE star Adam Pearce remembered Satterley as an incredible performer and expressed his gratitude for their interactions.
Kevin Owens, Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, Paul Heyman, and numerous other WWE figures also shared their condolences and admiration for PAC's talent and character. Satterley, who joined AEW in 2019 after a six-year stint with WWE, remained an active member of the promotion until his untimely passing.
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