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AEW star Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, died at age 40 one day after competing at All Out. His passing has intensified scrutiny of professional wrestling's lack of labor protections, health benefits, and the physical toll of the sport.
Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, was found dead in Des Plaines, Illinois, on Sunday, September 28, 2026, one day after competing in the AEW All Out event. He was 40. An autopsy is pending, and authorities report no signs of foul play.
Benjamin Satterley, the professional wrestler known as Pac in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Adrian Neville in WWE, has died at age 40. AEW confirmed his passing on Sunday, September 27, 2026, just one day after he competed in the opening match of the All Out pay-per-view in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. No cause of death has been released. Satterley was a renowned high-flying innovator who held multiple championships across major promotions, including the AEW World Trios and All-Atlantic titles, as well as the WWE NXT and Cruiserweight championships. Tributes from peers like Will Ospreay and Tony Khan have poured in, describing him as a 'greatest export' and 'beloved husband.'
Benjamin Satterley, the professional wrestler known as Pac, died at age 40. All Elite Wrestling announced his passing on Sunday, September 27, 2026, just one day after he competed in the opening match of the All Out pay-per-view in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Satterley was a renowned high-flying innovator who held multiple championships across major promotions, including AEW and WWE. No cause of death has been released, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
Benjamin Satterley, the professional wrestler known as Pac in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Adrian Neville in WWE, has died at age 40. AEW confirmed his passing on Sunday, September 27, 2026, just one day after he competed in the opening match of the All Out pay-per-view in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Satterley, a native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, was celebrated for his high-flying style and held multiple championships across major promotions, including the AEW World Trios and All-Atlantic titles, as well as the WWE NXT and Cruiserweight championships. No cause of death has been released, and tributes from peers like Will Ospreay and Tony Khan have poured in.
Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Adrian Neville in WWE, has died at age 40. AEW announced his passing on Sunday, September 27, 2026, just one day after he competed in the opening match of the All Out pay-per-view event in Chicago. Satterley, a native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, was a high-flying innovator who held multiple championships across both major promotions. No cause of death has been released, and the circumstances remain unclear as of the latest reports.
Former AEW wrestler Andy 'The Butcher' Williams died at 48 after collapsing in the ring during an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale, PA; CPR was administered and he later died at the hospital. Williams and partner The Blade were early AEW signees, and Williams also played rhythm guitar in the metal band Every Time I Die; no cause of death has been released.
AEW Grand Slam Mexico 2026 is tonight at Arena México in Mexico City. WrestleTix reports 5,970 tickets distributed (up 144 from two days ago), but full attendance can’t be estimated yet as balcony areas aren’t visible on the map; Arena México’s capacity is about 16,448. Cheapest standard tickets start at $34.50. The card includes Fletcher vs. Bailey for the International Championship, a Trios title match, and additional bouts such as Willow Nightingale/Jamie Hayter/Alex Windsor vs Mercedes Moné/Megan Bayne/Lena Kross, Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis in a Mexico City Street Fight, Andrade El Idolo vs Komander vs Tommaso Ciampa to enter the Casino Gauntlet at All In London, Adam Copeland/Christian Cage/Matt Jackson/Nick Jackson vs Jon Moxley/Pac/Wheeler Yuta/Daniel Garcia, Persephone vs Kris Statlander (non-title), and Mistico/Darby Allin/Chris Jericho vs Kazuchika Okada/Kevin Knight/Hechicero.
Former pro wrestler Jake Hager was knocked out in round three by Amanpreet Singh at Power Slap 21 in Las Vegas. The event followed Hager’s earlier knockout win, and he’s publicly clashed with AEW’s Tony Khan in the past, while balancing other ventures like trucking and limited wrestling activity.
Ringside News previews the April 20, 2026 WWE RAW with multiple segments and matches: Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Kabuki Warriors; a No.1 Contender Intercontinental match Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page; Finn Balor vs. JD McDonagh; Brock Lesnar career retrospective; Roman Reigns appearance; Bron Breakker appearance; Gunther interview; Liv Morgan vs. Sol Ruca; the Street Profits are slated to return, plus various backstage segments — all subject to last-minute changes before air.
WWE announced that Royce Keys, formerly Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW, will make his official SmackDown television debut following his Royal Rumble appearance and recent dark matches, with WWE posting a video and tweet confirming the debut for tomorrow.
Dennis Condrey, a founding member of the Midnight Express, has died at age 74. The news was announced by Dax Harwood and a GoFundMe for Condrey’s funeral costs was started, with PWInsider later confirming the death. Condrey helped form the Midnight Express in 1980 with Randy Rose and Norvell Austin, later reuniting with Rose in a subsequent version with Bobby Eaton and Jim Cornette, and he wrestled across major promotions (Mid-South, WCCW, Crockett Promotions, AWA, WCW) before continuing on the independent circuit; AEW paid tribute to him in 2023.
AJ Styles says he’s retired from in-ring competition and will be inducted into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame, while confirming he’ll continue working with WWE and addressing rumors about a potential AEW appearance.
Chants of 'F*ck ICE' erupted at AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas as Brody King defeated MJF in a championship eliminator in 1:17 to earn an AEW world title shot against MJF at Grand Slam in Sydney on Feb. 14.
Je’Von Evans’ WWE Raw match against El Grande Americano was halted after Evans appeared to injure his shoulder and was escorted backstage; Evans had debuted on WWE Raw on Jan. 5 after a stint in NXT, and Fightful will provide updates on his condition.