Benjamin Satterley Obituary: AEW Star PAC and Former WWE Wrestler Adrian Neville Dies at 40
The professional wrestling world is mourning the sudden death of Benjamin Satterley, the British wrestler internationally known as PAC and to WWE fans as Adrian Neville. Satterley was 40. All Elite Wrestling announced his passing on September 27, 2026, expressing sadness over the loss and extending condolences to his family, friends and fans.
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his professional wrestling career in 2004. Over the following two decades, he built a reputation for his extraordinary athleticism, innovative high-flying style and ability to deliver memorable performances inside the ring. His career took him across wrestling organizations around the world before he became widely recognized by WWE audiences as Adrian Neville.
Satterley joined All Elite Wrestling in 2019, returning to the PAC name and beginning another significant chapter of his career. AEW said he held multiple championships and competed in some of the promotion’s most memorable matches. His combination of speed, technical ability and aerial offense made him one of the distinctive performers of his generation.
The news of his death came particularly suddenly because Satterley had remained active in AEW. He competed at the AEW All Out event in Chicago on September 26, challenging Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship. His death was announced the following day.
Details surrounding Satterley’s death remain limited. AEW did not announce a cause of death, and information about his private family life, relationships and personal circumstances has not been provided in the company’s statement. Any additional details should therefore be treated cautiously unless confirmed by his family, representatives or AEW.
For wrestling fans across Britain, the United States and beyond, Satterley’s legacy is closely connected to the unforgettable performances he delivered throughout his career. From his beginnings in Newcastle upon Tyne to WWE and eventually AEW, he established himself as a performer whose athletic creativity set him apart.
His championships, major matches and distinctive wrestling style will remain part of the sport’s recent history. As tributes continue to emerge from the wrestling community, Benjamin Satterley will be remembered by many fans through the PAC and Adrian Neville performances that made his career so memorable.
