Illinois police disclose details of AEW wrestler Pac's death

Illinois police disclose details of AEW wrestler Pac's death

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Illinois police said the 40-year-old wrestler Pac was found dead in a rental car parked at a Des Plaines restaurant lot, noting saliva on his shirt and undisclosed medication in the vehicle. All Elite Wrestling announced his death on September 27 without giving a cause. Later, Penta honored Pac on WWE Raw by displaying his name on a boot, and Dwayne Johnson expressed condolences to the family.

A Salon. com piece highlighted that the death underscores the lack of health insurance and retirement benefits for independent wrestlers.

Actors

Benjamin Satterley (Pac) All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Tony Khan Andrade Jon Moxley Will Ospreay

Locations

NOW Arena, Chicago, Illinois, United States Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Articles

October 05, 2026
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Police report details findings at AEW wrestler Pac's death scene in Illinois
Police report details findings at AEW wrestler Pac's death scene in Illinois

New York Post • 05 Oct 15:05

Authorities said the 40-year-old wrestler was found deceased in a rental car at a Des Plaines restaurant parking lot, noting saliva on his shirt and undisclosed medication in the vehicle.

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October 02, 2026
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AEW wrestler Pac's death highlights lack of benefits for professional wrestlers
AEW wrestler Pac's death highlights lack of benefits for professional wrestlers

Salon.com • 02 Oct 10:30

The recent death of 40-year-old AEW performer Pac underscores the precarious labor conditions faced by wrestlers, who work as independent contractors without health insurance or retirement benefits.

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October 01, 2026
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The Rock pays tribute to AEW wrestler Pac after his death at 40
The Rock pays tribute to AEW wrestler Pac after his death at 40

Fox News • 01 Oct 00:15

Dwayne Johnson expressed condolences to the family of professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, following the athlete’s death at age 40.

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September 29, 2026
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Penta honors late AEW star Pac with boot inscription on WWE Raw
Penta honors late AEW star Pac with boot inscription on WWE Raw

Fox News • 29 Sep 12:10

During a WWE Raw tag team match, Penta displayed the name "Pac" on his boot as a tribute to the recently deceased AEW wrestler Benjamin Satterley, who died at age 40.

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September 28, 2026
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AEW Confirms Death of Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, Known as Pac, at 40
AEW Confirms Death of Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, Known as Pac, at 40

CBS News • 28 Sep 13:16

All Elite Wrestling announced the passing of 40-year-old English wrestler Benjamin Satterley, famed as Pac, without providing a cause of death.

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AEW Confirms Death of Wrestler Pac, 40
AEW Confirms Death of Wrestler Pac, 40

CNN • 28 Sep 06:08

All Elite Wrestling announced that Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, died at age 40; the cause of death was not disclosed.

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AEW Wrestler Pac Dies at Age 40 One Day After Title Match
AEW Wrestler Pac Dies at Age 40 One Day After Title Match

Deadline • 28 Sep 03:29

All Elite Wrestling confirmed the death of 40-year-old Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, a former champion who had competed at the All Out pay-per-view the night before.

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AEW wrestler Pac dies at 40 days after final match
AEW wrestler Pac dies at 40 days after final match

New York Post • 28 Sep 01:39

All Elite Wrestling confirmed that Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, died at age 40, one day after his last bout at the All Out pay-per-view in Chicago.

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