AEW’s Ben Satterley passed away over the weekend at the young age of 40 and after having only wrestled the night before at AEW All Out in Chicago.
Tributes have been pouring in for Satterley – who wrestled in AEW as Pac and in WWE as Neville. Below are some of the more notable ones:
Triple H
“Saddened to hear about the death of Ben Satterley known in @WWE as Neville. I had the pleasure of working with Ben in the early days of @WWENXT. This moment, from NXT Arrival, marked the beginning of a new era for that brand and the men and women on it … and Ben was a major force behind that. He was an extraordinary talent and even kinder human being. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans across the world.”
Ric Flair
“I’m Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of PAC. He Was A Gifted Talent With Incredible Athleticism & A Kind Person. My Condolences To His Family And Friends. I’m With You In Mourning This Tragic Loss. So Sad. Rest In Peace PAC Benjamin Satterley!”
TNA Wrestling
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Benjamin Satterley, better known as Pac. We offer our deepest condolences to his friends, family and fans.”
Tony Khan
“Benjamin Satterley defined excellence, as a beloved husband & friend to his many loved ones, + in his wrestling knowledge, skill, unprecedented athleticism, professionalism, consistency + dedication to the sport that he loved & traveled the world to pursue. May Ben rest in peace.”
Bayley
“I had the best time annoying you. Grateful for the time and memories we all have together. We love you, Ben.”
Nick Aldis
“What an awful loss. I ran into Ben at a restaurant near Nashville Airport a few weeks ago. I am so grateful that happened now. It was so good to see him. We were reminiscing about the first time we connected on MSN messenger(!) over 20 years ago, and what a ride it had been since then. He wished me luck for my match at Summerslam, and I told him he was still the best. We both had silly grins on our face from being genuinely surprised and happy to have bumped into each other. That will be how I remember him; just the nicest, most humble man despite being objectively the most talented in ring performer of our generation, perhaps ever. I spent last night talking to people who knew Ben and loved him. There are many. My prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones. He was the best of us. God Speed PAC.”
Dragon Gate
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of PAC and offer our heartfelt condolences. Many wrestlers have looked up to you and used you as a role model, inspired by the many memorable matches and countless spectacular moves you left behind. The wonderful performances you showcased in the DRAGONGATE ring will be remembered forever. You will always be a part of the DRAGONGATE family. We extend our deepest sympathies to your family during this time of grief, and on behalf of all the wrestlers and staff, we pay our respects in memory of your achievements during your lifetime.”
New Japan Pro Wrestling
“New Japan Pro-Wrestling is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Benjamin Satterley, better known to wrestling fans worldwide as PAC, on September 27. He was 40. The thoughts and deepest sympathies of all at New Japan Pro-Wrestling go to Satterly’s family, friends and fans.”
Rhea Ripley
“What a tragic day. What an extremely talented person. Speechless…RIP PAC.”
Mustafa Ali
“Long live the King. Ben protected and took care of the cruiserweight brothers every week. I will never forget his kindness. I will never forget the feeling of realizing he is the absolute best all around performer I have been in the ring with. I will never forget him standing up to the machine. I will never forget our King.”
Paul Heyman
“Oh no. No no no no no no no.What a tremendous talent and even finer human being. My most profound condolences to all who knew him. A truly terrible loss!”
