Ex-wrestler Pac's sudden death cause revealed by Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

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Former wrestling star Pac, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, died of bronchial asthma late last month, the California Post said, citing the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Pac was 40 years old when All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced his death.

"All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac," the company said. "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.

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"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."

He challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out, which occurred just one day before his death.

Pac was found dead in a rental car the next day outside of a CAVA outside of Chicago, where that bout occurred. Officers saw his phone's GPS guiding him to O'Hare airport.

Des Plaines, Illinois, police investigate Benjamin Satterley's death on Sept. 27, 2026. His rental car was found near a Cava. (Des Plaines, Illinois, Police Department)

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Pac was one of the first wrestlers to sign with All Elite Wrestling in 2019. He was a two-time trios champion and the inaugural all-Atlantic champion.

Before wrestling in AEW, he was with WWE and known as Adrian Neville.

Adrian Neville, who wrestled in AEW as Pac, celebrates his victory during WrestleMania 33 on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

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Satterley was a two-time cruiserweight champion, an NXT champion and two-time NXT tag team champion.