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Pro Wrestler Pac's Cause of Death Revealed as Bronchial Asthma

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the cause of death for Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, who was 40 years old.

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Pro Wrestler Pac's Cause of Death Revealed as Bronchial Asthma

The cause of death for professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known to fans as Pac, has been determined to be bronchial asthma, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Satterley was 40 years old at the time of his passing.

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced Satterley's death late last month. The native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, began his wrestling career in 2004 and performed for organizations worldwide, earning acclaim for his high-flying maneuvers and in-ring ability.

Satterley signed with AEW in 2019 and held multiple championships with the company, including the AEW World Trios Championship and the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Championship. He also competed in several notable matches in AEW history.

His final match occurred at AEW's All Out event, where he challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship just one day prior to his death. The following day, Satterley was found deceased in a rental car outside a CAVA restaurant near Chicago. His phone's GPS reportedly indicated he was heading toward O'Hare Airport.

Before his time in AEW, Satterley performed in WWE under the ring name Adrian Neville. During his tenure there, he achieved success as a two-time NXT Champion and a two-time NXT Tag Team Champion, and a two-time Cruiserweight Champion.

AEW expressed its condolences, stating, "All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac." The company added, "Our condolences go out to Satterley’s family, friends and fans."


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