The wrestling community is grieving the recent loss of Benjamin “PAC” Satterley, who passed away at 40 on September 27. His death shocked fans and peers alike, especially since he had competed less than 24 hours earlier at AEW All Out 2026, facing Andrade El Idolo in a match for the AEW National Championship.
Following PAC’s passing, Andrade El Idolo shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. He revealed that he had just stepped away from social media when he received the news from Penta, a fellow WWE Superstar and one of PAC’s former tag team partners. Andrade fondly recalled joking with PAC and Bandido about football jerseys backstage at All Out, and mentioned PAC’s excitement about returning to London to visit his family. He concluded his message by praising PAC’s in-ring prowess and kind heart, reflecting on their shared history through various wrestling promotions and their three AEW singles matches. Andrade expressed how much he will miss PAC, sending a warm farewell to his friend.
PAC and Andrade met in the ring three times in AEW singles competition, with Andrade winning twice and PAC once. They also faced off in several multi-man bouts during their respective AEW tenures. Notably, they participated in a trios match on the September 16 episode of AEW Dynamite, which was PAC’s final appearance on the show.
To honor PAC’s legacy, AEW will dedicate the September 30 episode of Dynamite to a tribute show. This special episode will feature a match between AEW World Champion Will Ospreay and Ricochet, two wrestlers who have credited PAC for significantly influencing their careers.
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Fan Take: The passing of PAC is a significant moment for fighting sports fans, as it marks the loss of a unique and highly skilled competitor whose influence extended far beyond his matches. AEW’s tribute underscores the deep respect he earned, and this moment encourages the wrestling world to reflect on the importance of supporting athletes both in and out of the ring.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
