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AEW Wrestler Benjamin “Pac” Satterley Dies at 40

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:29 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, died at age 40, announced on September 27, 2026.
AEW announced his death without giving a cause.
He lost to Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out on September 26, 2026.
He was AEW’s inaugural All-Atlantic Champion and a two-time Trios, NXT, and WWE Cruiserweight champion.

History

Historical Context

On May 23 1999, Owen Hart fell 78 feet from the rafters at the WWF Over the Edge PPV in Kansas City, Missouri, and died, leading the promotion to settle his family’s lawsuit for $18 million. The tragedy caused the Over Edge name to be retired, its PPV slot replaced by Judgment Day in 2000, and spurred industry-wide safety reviews that continue to shape protocols after later wrestler deaths.

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Story summary

Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, died at age 40, announced on September 27, 2026.
AEW announced his death without giving a cause.
He lost to Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out on September 26, 2026.
He was AEW’s inaugural All-Atlantic Champion and a two-time Trios, NXT, and WWE Cruiserweight champion.

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