Wrestling Star Benjamin Satterley, Known as Pac, Died of Bronchial Asthma

POLICY WIRE — Chicago, USA — The Cook County medical examiner’s office officially confirmed on Friday that professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, widely recognized by his ring name Pac, passed away last month due to bronchial asthma.

Authorities have classified the manner of death as natural. Satterley, 40, died on Sept. 27, only 24 hours after competing in the All Elite Wrestling All Out pay-per-view event, an occurrence that triggered widespread mourning throughout the professional wrestling industry.

The New York Post initially broke the news regarding the cause of death. Medical officials previously stated that Satterley was discovered in Des Plaines, located approximately 2 miles north of Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley rose to prominence through the British independent circuit before achieving international success in Japan and the United States. He earned a reputation as a highly influential performer, celebrated for his combination of hard-hitting maneuvers and remarkable aerial athleticism.

Throughout his career, Satterley performed for major global promotions, including World Wrestling Entertainment—where he competed as Adrian Neville—New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, and AEW. Within AEW, he adopted the persona of The Bastard, captivating audiences with his precise, powerful, and graceful in-ring style, while his intense microphone work commanded significant attention.

Despite maintaining a strict, no-nonsense character, those who knew him emphasized his genuine kindness and humility. Marina Shafir, a colleague from the Death Riders stable, spoke at an independent show shortly after his passing, noting that he was incredibly modest about his own fascinating nature. She added that she would not be where she is today had she not shared time and space with him.

Following his death, AEW dedicated an episode of its weekly Dynamite program to honor the star, who was often referred to as The Man That Gravity Forgot. During the broadcast, the Satterley family released a statement expressing gratitude for the tributes that recognized Ben as a person.

The family described him as an honorable man of principle who cherished his family and his dog, Wolfie. His wife, Natalie, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, thanking him for their beautiful life and vowing to navigate the tragedy while missing him every minute of every day.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)