AEW star PAC found unresponsive in car before death
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A major update has come out on PAC’s final moments.
The shocking news of the demise of Benjamin Satterley, better known to wrestling fans as PAC in AEW and formerly Neville, shook the pro wrestling world, with tributes pouring in from all around the world. WWE, during the September 28 edition of Raw, also paid tribute to ‘The Man That Gravity Forgot.’
AEW President Tony Khan also led an emotional 10-bell salute for Satterley at ROH tapings and has announced that the upcoming AEW Dynamite will “honor the life, career, and legacy“ of PAC.
However, as the pro wrestling world remembers Satterley’s greatest moments and contributions, little is known about his death.
Satterley was found in a vehicle in the parking lot of a CAVA in Des Plaines
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According to dispatch audio obtained by the California Post, Satterley was found inside a vehicle in the parking lot of a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, at around 4 PM Sunday.
First responders were alerted to a person who appeared to be unconscious inside a car, though they were initially unable to confirm whether the 40-year-old was breathing. A witness told the outlet that customers noticed the AEW star had passed out in the vehicle and called 911, with some searching the restaurant for medical equipment while waiting for paramedics to arrive.
The Cook County Medical Examiner told TMZ that the cause and manner of death remain pending additional testing, which could take several weeks. An autopsy was performed on Monday.
Additionally, a spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office said there were no apparent signs of trauma or foul play and that the death did not appear to be suspicious.
WWE pays homage to Neville as more stars join the remembrance
WWE also joined in celebrating Satterley’s career, opening this Monday’s Raw with a memorial graphic paying tribute to WWE‘s Neville.
WWE CCO Triple H also paid homage to Satterley, noting how Neville was a major force behind NXT’s new era.
Tributes from fellow wrestlers, legends, and everyone who had the chance to cross paths with ‘The Man That Gravity Forgot’ continued to flood social media:
Satterley wrestled his final match at Saturday Night’s AEW All Out, taking on Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship. He also made another appearance at the PPV in the main event, aiding his stablemate Jon Moxley in the World title match against Will Ospreay.
What is the reason for PAC’s death?
Satterley was found unresponsive inside a car outside an Illinois restaurant shortly before he was pronounced dead. However, per TMZ, the cause of his death is pending additional testing, which could take several weeks.
What was Benjamin Satterley’s last match?
Satterley wrestled Andrade for the AEW National Championship on Saturday at AEW All Out in Chicago.
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