New details have come out about the final moments of Benjamin Satterley, known to fans as PAC. He was found unresponsive in a car on Sunday. The vehicle was in the parking lot of a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois. This was around 4 PM.
Dispatch audio obtained by the California Post reported the discovery. First responders were told a person appeared unconscious inside a car. They could not initially confirm if the 40-year-old was breathing. A witness said customers noticed the wrestler had passed out. They called 911. Some people searched the restaurant for medical equipment while waiting for paramedics.
The Cook County Medical Examiner said the cause and manner of death are pending. Additional testing could take several weeks. An autopsy was done on Monday. A spokesperson for the medical examiner said there were no apparent signs of trauma or foul play. The death did not appear to be suspicious.
WWE paid tribute to Satterley on the September 28 episode of Raw. AEW President Tony Khan led a 10-bell salute at ROH tapings. He also announced that the upcoming AEW Dynamite will honour Satterley. The wrestling world is still in shock. Satterley was 40 years old.
Wrestling World Reacts to Sudden Death of PAC at 40
The wrestling community is in shock after the death of Benjamin Satterley, known to fans as PAC. He was 40 years old. AEW announced the news on Sunday. Just one night earlier, Satterley had competed at AEW All Out in Chicago. He faced Andrade El Idolo in what turned out to be his final match.
Tributes began pouring in almost immediately. Rhea Ripley called it a tragic day. She remembered Satterley as an extremely talented person. Paul Heyman posted a message of disbelief. He wrote, “Oh no. No no no no no no no.” He called Satterley a tremendous talent and an even finer human being. He offered his deepest condolences to everyone who knew him.
John Cena and Cody Rhodes both posted simple photos on Instagram to honour Satterley. Both men worked with him during his time in WWE, where he was known as Neville.
Ricochet, who also worked in both companies, shared an emotional post on X. Other big names who paid tribute include Triple H, Kevin Owens, Sheamus, and Dean Ambrose. Ambrose reportedly spoke to another wrestling promotion.
Danhausen offered a different kind of memory. He said Satterley was one of the kindest and most welcoming people in a locker room. Kyle Fletcher wrote a personal message. He said Satterley was one of his favourite wrestlers ever. Fletcher felt lucky to meet his hero, work with him, and get to know him. He called Satterley a better man than he could have hoped for. He said he was heartbroken.
Swerve Strickland kept it short. He wrote, “I cant man….” Matt Hardy said he was shocked and stunned. He sent thoughts and prayers to Satterley’s family, friends, and fans.
Satterley was from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He began wrestling in 2004. He became a major star in WWE under the name Neville. He later joined AEW in 2019. He won multiple championships there. His death has left a deep void in the wrestling world.
Triple H Also Pays Tribute to PAC
Triple H has paid tribute to Ben Satterley, the wrestler known as PAC, who died at the age of 40. Satterley was a former WWE star under the name Neville. He also competed for AEW.
The wrestling world learnt of his death on Monday. AEW shared the news. Satterley had wrestled just days earlier at an AEW pay-per-view event in Chicago.
Triple H, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, posted a message on X. He remembered Satterley’s time in NXT. He said Satterley’s impact there would be remembered fondly.
Satterley’s death has hit the UK wrestling scene hard. Just days before he died, William Regal had called him the best British wrestler ever. Satterley was from Newcastle upon Tyne. He began wrestling in 2004. He wrestled around the world and became a major star in NXT before moving to WWE’s main roster. He later joined AEW in 2019. He won multiple championships there.
WWE has lost several big names in recent years, including Hulk Hogan and Bray Wyatt. Satterley’s passing adds to that sadness. He was only 40 years old. He had just competed over the weekend. His death is a reminder of how short life can be.
FAQs
Q. How old was PAC when he died?
A. PAC was 40 years old.
Q. Where was PAC found unresponsive?
A. PAC was found in a car outside a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines.
Q. What is known about PAC’s cause of death?
A. The cause and manner of death are still pending.
Q. Which WWE name was PAC known by?
A. PAC was known as Neville in WWE.
Q. Who paid tribute to PAC?
A. Rhea Ripley, Paul Heyman, Triple H and others paid tribute.
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