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AEW’s Pac Dies After Asthma Ruling as Natural Death

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 3:34 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Pac Dies

British wrestler Benjamin Satterley (AEW Pac) died from bronchial asthma in the United States.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death natural on September 27, 2026.
After wrestling Andrade El Idolo at All Out on September 26, 2026, his phone showed he was heading to Chicago O’Hare Airport.
AEW aired a tribute on September 30, 2026.
WWE peer Kevin Owens produced a nearly 40-minute video honoring Pac.

Summary

Fans Honor Pac

Fans placed a vase on the sidewalk outside Cava restaurant as a spontaneous memorial.
A Cava employee confirmed Pac never entered the restaurant before he was found in the parking lot.
The Satterley family’s statement on AEW Dynamite expressed devastation and gratitude for worldwide fan support.
Marina Shafir said Pac was modest off-stage despite his intimidating “Bastard” persona.
Will Ospreay tweeted that Pac was the greatest export from the UK and a personal hero.

History

Historical Context

On May 23 1999 the WWF’s Over the Edge PPV in Kansas City featured Owen Hart’s fatal Blue Blazer stunt, when a harness failure dropped him 78 feet into the ring. Vince McMahon’s decision to keep the show running sparked widespread criticism, leading the Hart family’s lawsuit that settled for $18 million in 2000 and prompting the event’s retirement.

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Pac Dies

British wrestler Benjamin Satterley (AEW Pac) died from bronchial asthma in the United States.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death natural on September 27, 2026.
After wrestling Andrade El Idolo at All Out on September 26, 2026, his phone showed he was heading to Chicago O’Hare Airport.
AEW aired a tribute on September 30, 2026.
WWE peer Kevin Owens produced a nearly 40-minute video honoring Pac.

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