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Pro wrestling icon Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies at age 40

Benjamin Satterley, the 40-year-old wrestler famed as Pac, has passed away, according to All Elite Wrestling.

All Elite Wrestling confirmed that Benjamin Satterley, better known to fans as Pac, died at the age of 40. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley entered professional wrestling in 2004 and built a reputation for innovative high-flying moves across multiple promotions. He previously worked for WWE under the ring name Adrian Neville, capturing the NXT and cruiserweight championships.

After signing with AEW in 2019, he became a two-time trios champion, the inaugural All-Atlantic champion, and competed in memorable bouts, including a recent AEW National Championship match against Andrade El Idolo in Chicago. Details surrounding his death remain unclear, and the organization extended condolences to his family, friends, and fans.

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