New details emerge on shock death of wrestler Pac after he was found slumped over outside restaurant
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More information has been revealed about the shocking death of an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) superstar.
Benjamin Satterley, who was known by the in-ring name Pac, was found 'passed out' in a vehicle in a CAVA parking lot in Illinois - less than a mile from the runways of Chicago O'Hare International Airport - before he was pronounced dead at the age of 40, according to the California Post.
Medics responded to the Des Plaines location of the Mediterranean-themed restaurant around 4:00pm on Sunday, according to dispatch audio reviewed by the outlet.
'This is going to be a slumper,' authorities said in the audio. 'We can't confirm breathing at this time.'
'This is going to be a slumper in a car. We cannot confirm breathing yet. At this point, we're still on the phone getting further,' they later added.
Later in the audio, an official could be heard saying that Satterley, who is British, was found dead on arrival.
More details have been revealed after the death of AEW wrestler Benjamin Satterley
Satterly was found 'passed out' in a vehicle in a CAVA parking lot in Illinois. Medical staff pronounced him dead at the scene after restaurant patrons called 911 and tried providing aid.
Then performing in WWE as Adrian Neville, the wrestling icon is seen at Wrestlemania in 2017
A witness told the outlet that some customers at the restaurant saw Satterley 'passed out' in his vehicle and called 911.
They also tried to find any medical equipment inside the restaurant to attempt to help the wrestler before emergency personnel arrived.
'There was an ambulance, police and a fire truck, all outside,' the witness said.
According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, Satterley was pronounced dead at 4:08pm.
No cause of death has been revealed as results from an autopsy are still pending.
Satterley, who previously competed in the WWE as Adrian Neville, had wrestled for AEW the night before in Chicago, taking on Andrade at the NOW Arena.
While he lost his All Out pay-per-view contest, he would make another appearance later during a main event matchup between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay.
The wrestling star died just hours after performing on AEW's latest PPV event in Chicago
The wrestling promotion announced his passing in a post shortly after 6:00pm on Sunday.
'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,' AEW said in the statement.
'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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