Following a formal investigation, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the PAC cause of death was bronchial asthma. Benjamin Satterley, who captivated international audiences as PAC and as Neville during his tenure with WWE, passed away unexpectedly, leaving the professional wrestling world in deep mourning.
Investigation Details and Final Findings
Representatives for the medical examiner’s office classified the manner of death as natural. Emergency responders discovered Satterley unresponsive inside an automobile near O’Hare International Airport after bystanders placed emergency calls. Witnesses found him slumped over the steering wheel following a stop at a local restaurant. Medical personnel pronounced the star deceased at the scene, prompting All Elite Wrestling to share the heartbreaking news publicly later that evening.
Memorials and Industry Impact
Tragedy struck just one day after Satterley delivered a high-profile performance at AEW All Out, where he clashed with Andrade El Idolo over the AEW National Championship. Later that same night, he reemerged to assist Jon Moxley during a violent encounter against world champion Will Ospreay.
In the wake of the devastating loss, the promotion organized an emotional tribute broadcast. Members of the Death Riders faction—including Moxley, Marina Shafir, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, and Bryan Danielson—stepped into the ring to honor their fallen peer. Tributes also flooded in from prominent performers across the industry who remembered his groundbreaking contributions to professional wrestling.
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