Cook County Medical Examiner rules PAC’s death natural from asthma

Chicago's Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has determined that professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, widely known as PAC, died of bronchial asthma. The death was classified as natural. Satterley, who was 40 years old, passed away on September 27, one day after competing at All Elite Wrestling's All Out pay-per-view in Chicago.

Satterley was discovered unconscious in a rental car in Chicago, Illinois, on September 27. A 911 caller reported finding the wrestler passed out, and police pronounced him deceased shortly after arriving at the scene. At the time of his death, no cause had been announced. The medical examiner's office recently confirmed that bronchial asthma was the cause of death.

On the night before his death, Satterley wrestled Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out. He lost the title in that match. Satterley, a native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, began his wrestling career in 2004. He performed for various organizations worldwide, including WWE, where he wrestled under the name Aaron Neville and reigned as a cruiserweight champion. He joined AEW in 2019 and held multiple AEW Championships during his tenure with the promotion.

AEW announced his death in a statement noting that Satterley captivated fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability. The promotion described him as a key figure in AEW history, having competed in some of the most memorable matches in the company's history. AEW held a tribute event for Satterley on September 30. WWE also aired a special tribute package featuring superstars paying their respects to the late wrestler.