Tag: Benjamin Satterly

Bryan Danielson Came Out Of Retirement To Honor PAC On AEW Dynamite: A Tribute to PAC

One of the most memorable and emotional moments in AEW history took place on this week’s special edition of AEW Dynamite: A Tribute to PAC, as Bryan Danielson made a surprise return to honor the late Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as PAC.

The night opened with Jon Moxley successfully defending the AEW Continental Championship against Orange Cassidy. Following the match, the arena paused for a ten-bell salute in remembrance of PAC, creating an emotional atmosphere throughout the building.

As fans reflected on the tribute, the mood shifted even further when Danielson’s music hit and the former AEW World Champion made his way to the ring. Clearly overcome with emotion, Danielson walked to the ring in tears before sharing a heartfelt embrace with Moxley at center ring.

The moment marked a significant reunion between the two longtime allies and served as a powerful show of respect for PAC’s legacy and impact on the wrestling industry.

Danielson’s appearance was particularly noteworthy because it represented a temporary return from retirement. After stepping away from full-time competition following WrestleDream 2024, “The American Dragon” had not competed on AEW television in nearly two years.

In the main event, 8-Man Tag Match: Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family. Wardlow makes his return to action alongside Mark Davis, Lance Archer, Josh Alexander and Jake Doyle. The Death Riders represented by Daniel Garcia, Gabe Kidd, Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli. The group gathers around the chair set up in honor of PAC before making its way through the crowd and toward the ring. Jon Moxley joins the commentary team as the Death Riders initially enter the match with only four competitors.

The Death Riders’ entrance music hits again, revealing Bryan Danielson as the fifth member of the team for the main event.

The Death Riders won the match.

Following the match, the Death Riders come together and embrace in the ring as the broadcast reflects on the life and career of Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans as PAC.

A video package celebrating PAC’s life and career airs before the broadcast returns for one final shot of the chair and towel set up in his honor.

For many viewers, Danielson’s return and his emotional interaction with Moxley became one of the defining moments of the tribute show, highlighting the respect and admiration that PAC earned from his peers throughout his career.

While Danielson’s long-term in-ring future remains unclear, his return on this special night provided a fitting tribute to one of AEW’s most respected performers.

AEW Dynamite Preview: A Tribute To PAC 9/30/2026

AEW Dynamite: A Tribute To PAC live tonight at 8 ET on TBS and HBO Max from the Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

  • Tribute to PAC (real name Benjamin Satterley), who passed away on Sunday at the age of 40.
  • AEW World Champion Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet (Non-Title)

New Details Emerge Following Death Of AEW Star PAC

Additional information has surfaced regarding the death of AEW star PAC (Benjamin Satterley), who passed away on September 27 at the age of 40.

News of Satterley’s death became public later that evening when AEW announced his passing on social media. The announcement came less than 24 hours after PAC competed at AEW All Out 2026, where he wrestled Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship and later appeared during the show’s main event.

The sudden loss of the former AEW champion and ex-WWE star sent shockwaves through the wrestling industry, with fans and fellow wrestlers mourning one of the most respected performers of his generation. While many questions remain unanswered, new reports have shed some light on the circumstances surrounding his passing.

According to TMZ, Satterley was found unresponsive inside a vehicle outside a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois. The report, which cited emergency dispatch audio first obtained by the New York Post, stated that restaurant patrons called 911 after noticing someone who appeared to be unconscious inside the car.

Witnesses reportedly searched for medical equipment inside the restaurant in an effort to help before emergency responders arrived at the scene.

A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office told the New York Post that Satterley was pronounced dead at 4:08 p.m. local time. TMZ further reported that an autopsy has been completed, but additional testing is required before an official cause and manner of death can be determined. The process could take several weeks.

Russell Lissau of the Daily Herald also reported that a spokesperson for the Medical Examiner’s Office said there were “no indications of foul play or trauma” and that the death did not appear suspicious.

PAC May Have Been Traveling To Andy Williams Memorial

During a recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer discussed the possibility that PAC may have been traveling to a public memorial service for Andy Williams, the Every Time I Die guitarist who passed away earlier this year.

Alvarez noted that news of PAC’s death began spreading while the memorial service was taking place.

“The point is when the word got out that he had passed away, it was during Andy Williams memorial. So the people were finding about, they were finding out about it at the memorial service for Andy Williams,” Alvarez said.

Meltzer emphasized that he could not confirm PAC’s destination but said people who knew him believed he may have been on his way to the event.

“Yeah, I don’t know this, but there were people who knew him that thought that that’s what he was doing,” Meltzer said.

He added that PAC had already attended a previous memorial service for Williams and was known to be very close with him.

“He was very close with Andy Williams. And as you could tell from the Andy Williams tribute show, PAC, there were a lot of very moving tributes and his was one of them. They were very, very close.”

PAC Wrestled At AEW All Out One Day Earlier

PAC’s final match took place at AEW All Out 2026, where he challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship. He later appeared during the AEW World Championship main event involving Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.

At this time, no official cause of death has been announced. Further information is expected once the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office completes its investigation.

WrestlingNewsBlog.com extends its continued condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Benjamin Satterley.

Breaking News: AEW Announces Death Of PAC (Benjamin Satterly) At Age 40

The wrestling world is mourning the loss of Benjamin Satterly, known to fans around the globe as PAC. The AEW star has passed away at the age of 40.

All Elite Wrestling confirmed the news on Sunday night in a statement shared on social media.

“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac,” AEW wrote. “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. 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.”

At this time, no additional details regarding Satterly’s passing have been made public.

PAC wrestled what would become his final match on Saturday night at AEW All Out 2026. He challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship in the opening match of the pay-per-view.

Since joining AEW in 2019, PAC established himself as one of the promotion’s top in-ring performers. As a member of the Death Riders, he was a former AEW World Trios Champion and also made history as the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion, a title later renamed the AEW International Championship.

Before his run in AEW, Satterly was well known to WWE fans as Adrian Neville. During his time with WWE, he captured the NXT Championship, NXT Tag Team Championship, and Cruiserweight Championship while earning a reputation as one of the most athletic competitors of his generation.

Satterly’s career spanned more than two decades and included appearances for promotions around the world. His performances and accomplishments left a lasting impact on the wrestling industry and earned him a dedicated following among fans worldwide.

We extend our condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Benjamin Satterly during this difficult time.