AEW wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies aged 40

British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as PAC in AEW and Neville in WWE, has died at the age of 40.

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced the news on Sunday evening, just a day after Satterley participated in the company's "All Out" event at the NOW Arena in Hoffman, near Chicago.

A statement read: "All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac.

"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."

A cause of death was not provided.

Satterley, who competed against Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship on Saturday (September 26), signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and held multiple AEW Championships.

Before joining the ranks at AEW, he made a name for himself on the British independent scene before embarking on a remarkable career.

He worked across some of wrestling's biggest promotions, including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Mexico's Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, the oldest professional wrestling promotion still in existence.

Satterley will go down as one of the most talented high-flyers in wrestling history.

He earned the nickname ‘The Man Gravity Forgot', with one of his more recognisable moves being the Red Arrow, a corkscrew 450-degree splash performed from the top rope.

Wrestling world pays tribute to Benjamin Satterley

Tributes have poured in for the former AEW and WWE wrestler, with some of the biggest names in the industry expressing shock at his death.

Paul Heyman, a WWE Hall of Famer, described Satterley as a "tremendous talent and even finer human being", adding: "My most profound condolences to all who knew him. A truly terrible loss."

AEW president Tony Khan said the Newcastle native "defined excellence" and mentioned his wrestling knowledge, unprecedented athleticism and professionalism, adding: "May Ben rest in peace."

British wrestler Will Ospreay, who competes in AEW, described Satterley as the "greatest export from our country" and the "greatest human being", adding: "Honoured to have shared the ring with you so many times. You truly are such a hero to myself and many others."

WWE superstar Rhea Ripley described Satterley as an "extremely talented person", adding: "It hurts my heart to know that all the cheeky and smart ass interactions we had at the shows together are now just memories."

She added: "Your presence and hilarious signs always made house shows & tvs so much more fun. Rest in peace my dude."

Shota Umino, a former AEW wrestler, also paid tribute. "It was a true honor to wrestle you," he said. "I will never forget the matches we had in the UK and the US."