‘It doesn’t feel real’: Wrestling fans react as star dies just one day after last match

Wrestling enthusiasts have been left utterly astounded after PAC, a star of AEW, passed away just a day after his final match at AEW All Out. The 40-year-old, whose real name is Benjamin Satterley, faced Andrade El Idolo for the National Championship in a match that took place on Saturday. AEW confirmed his death the following day.

The abrupt news has left fans utterly shocked, especially considering Satterley had just taken the ring. Tributes to the wrestler have been pouring in rapidly across social media. Fans are struggling to come to terms with PAC's premature demise. One supporter expressed their genuine shock, saying, "I'm in genuine shock. Like it doesn't feel real at all!!

Such a loss 😞 RIP, Ben." Another fan added, "Heartbroken 💔😰 RIP to one of the best to ever do it PAC 🙏 We love you." The shock was felt even more strongly by another supporter who noted, "He was a true inspiration, my condolences to everyone that knew him, times like these don’t seem fair. Big hugs 😢😭." PAC's final match being less than 24 hours before his death only added to the stunned silence.

Wrestling fans are reflecting on the impact Satterley had on AEW during his career. "We will miss you so much Ben, you were always close to the top of AEW, now you’ve reached the sky 😢" another fan wrote. "After his release in WWE. Watching his AEW career has been awesome" shared another supporter. One final fan offered an emotional tribute to PAC's entrance and presence in the ring, saying, "I’m gonna miss his beautiful entrances, with the close up on and red lights.

He farmed aura from the beginning of every battle. I’m still in tears. He will be deeply missed." PAC started his wrestling career professionally in 2004 and went on to compete for major promotions across the globe, becoming a standout in WWE as Neville before joining AEW as PAC in 2019. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.