Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestling star known as Pac, dead at 40

Benjamin Satterley, the pro wrestling star known as Pac, has died, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced on Sunday night. He was 40.

AEW made the tragic announcement on its social media.

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

"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.

"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."

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Pac, then known as WWE wrestler Adrian Neville, sits in front of advertising boards in the media suite during a visit to St. James' Park on Nov. 12, 2014, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Newcastle United via Getty Images)

The circumstances behind Pac’s death were unclear. He challenged Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship at All Out, which occurred on Saturday in Chicago.

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.

Benjamin Satterley was known as Adrian Neville in WWE and Pac in AEW. (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.