Police have disclosed fresh details from the scene where former WWE and AEW performer Benjamin Satterley, known to fans as Pac, was found dead last month.
Satterley, 40, died in Chicago on September 27, one day after competing in AEW’s All Out event at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, according to an incident report reviewed by outlets. The British wrestler had been scheduled to fly back to the United Kingdom that afternoon.
Officers responded to a parking lot after reports of a man “unresponsive, slumped over, in a vehicle,” the report stated. Medics pronounced Satterley dead at the scene. A first responder noted no visible “injuries or suspicious markings” on his body, the document said.
During their inspection of the vehicle, police found Satterley’s British identification, two suitcases and a backpack in the trunk. His cellphone showed Google Maps open with O’Hare Airport entered as the final destination, according to the report.
The phone rang while officers were present. An officer answered and spoke with someone known to Satterley, whose name has not been released. That person told police Satterley had stopped somewhere for lunch and that his flight home had been delayed and rescheduled for 3:30 p.m. That day, the report indicated.
AEW announced the death in a social media statement: “All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac.”
“A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations all over the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability,” the promotion continued. “Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and held multiple AEW Championships and competed in some of the most memorable matches in AEW history. Our condolences go out to Satterley’s family, friends and fans.”
AEW president Tony Khan paid tribute online, writing: “Benjamin Satterley defined excellence, as a beloved husband & friend to his many loved ones, + in his wrestling knowledge, skill, unprecedented athleticism, professionalism, consistency + dedication to the sport that he loved & traveled the world to pursue.”
Fellow AEW wrestler Evil Uno also reacted on social media: “I am in shock. This is heartbreaking. We have lost another great person, a great soul, a true professional.”
Satterley had wrestled his final match at All Out on September 26, teaming with Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta as part of a trios bout. The Newcastle-born performer had built a two-decade career spanning WWE, where he performed as Neville, Dragon Gate in Japan, and AEW, where he became a cornerstone of the promotion since its 2019 launch.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation, with authorities awaiting toxicology results to determine cause.
