AEW wrestler Benjamin Satterley, better known by his ring name PAC and formerly as Neville in WWE, has died at the age of 40. All Elite Wrestling confirmed his death on September 27, 2026, a day after he competed at the company’s All Out event in Chicago. The promotion did not disclose his cause of death or provide medical details.
Satterley began his professional wrestling career in 2004 and became known for his high-flying style and physically demanding performances. He joined AEW in 2019 after his WWE career and went on to become a multiple-time champion.
His death has brought renewed attention to the physical demands of professional wrestling. However, there is currently no evidence connecting his death to wrestling injuries or his final match, and any such claim would be speculative without an official cause of death.
Professional wrestlers can face repeated impacts, falls, collisions and stress on their joints. Research into wrestling injuries has identified the head and neck, upper and lower extremities and torso as commonly affected areas.
Concussions are a major concern in contact sports and can occur after a blow or jolt causes rapid movement of the brain inside the skull. Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, confusion, nausea, balance problems and difficulty concentrating.
Wrestlers can also experience fractures, dislocations, ligament and cartilage injuries and other joint-related problems. Because some injuries may worsen when ignored, suspected concussions and significant injuries require appropriate medical assessment and recovery protocols.
