Champion professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley died last month at 40 of bronchial asthma, Chicago’s Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined. The death was classified as natural.
The cause of death was first reported by The New York Post and has been confirmed by other media outlets.
Satterley, who over the years wrestled for AEW and WWE under various names including Pac, Bastard, Adrian Neville and Neville, died September 27, one day after he was featured (as Pac) at AEW’s All Out pay-per-view from Chicago. He had lost the AEW National Championship to Andrade El Idolo.
His death was announced by AEW in a statement reading, “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.”
Satterley was known as “The Man that Gravity Forgot” for his signature finishing move, a corkscrew shooting star press off a top rope. He won multiple championships throughout his career.
Bronchial asthma, or simply asthma, is, according to the Cleveland Clinic, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes the breathing tubes in the lungs to swell, narrow, and produce extra mucus. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing, and while the vast majority of asthma attacks can be managed with treatment, a severe attack can prove fatal through asphyxiation and respiratory failure.
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