Wrestling world mourns the passing of Pac at age 40

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Earlier this evening, AEW announced Benjamin Satterley, widely known in pro wrestling as Pac or Adrian Neville, died at the age of 40. In the time since the news was announced, tributes have been pouring in from those within the industry who worked with him or simply knew him at all. It’s obvious the impact he had on all those he came into contact with, and how beloved he was among his contemporaries. Omg!! So sorry to here the news about Pac. He was an incredible man and talent loved by us all. I am praying for his family and loved ones. RIP Pac🙏🏼 — Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) September 28, 2026 The greatest export from our country. Also the greatest human being. Honoured to have shared the ring with you so many times. You truly are such a hero to myself and many others. Forever our BASTARD 💚 RIP Pac https://t.co/k8rLlzHNaK pic.twitter.com/ZolPOTy3e8 — Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) September 28, 2026 A trailblazer, a generational talent and an amazing human. R.I.P Pac🤍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 — Mason Rook (@MasonRook_wwe) September 28, 2026 The instinct to share something personal about Pac, something to say "he was a really good person". But the amount of respect, care and commitment he had to wrestling and to being a professional is a line I can't bear to cross – but let that remind you just how good he was.… — RJ City (@RJCity1) September 28, 2026 The instinct to share something personal about Pac, something to say “he was a really good person”. But the amount of respect, care and commitment he had to wrestling and to being a professional is a line I can’t bear to cross – but let that remind you just how good he was. Forever loved, forever respected. What a fucking Bastard. Fuck man.. this is terrible. For everyone that knew Ben (pac) would tell you what an incredible human he was. Truly one of the best. This is heartbreaking.. sending so much love to his family and everyone else who was lucky enough to know him personally and to all who got to… — SARAYA (@Saraya) September 28, 2026 Fuck man.. this is terrible. For everyone that knew Ben (pac) would tell you what an incredible human he was. Truly one of the best. This is heartbreaking.. sending so much love to his family and everyone else who was lucky enough to know him personally and to all who got to watch him perform and witness the greatness that was that man. Rest in power Ben 🙏🏻❤️ PAC – one of the kindest, most welcoming people in a locker room. Rest in peace. — Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) September 28, 2026 Long live the King. Ben protected and took care of the cruiserweight brothers every week. I will never forget his kindness. I will never forget the feeling of realizing he is the absolute best all around performer I have been in the ring with. I will never forget him standing… pic.twitter.com/fvXntOICaC — Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) September 28, 2026 Long live the King. Ben protected and took care of the cruiserweight brothers every week. I will never forget his kindness. I will never forget the feeling of realizing he is the absolute best all around performer I have been in the ring with. I will never forget him standing up to the machine. I will never forget our King. Rest easy, Ben. Oh no. No no no no no no no. What a tremendous talent and even finer human being. My most profound condolences to all who knew him. A truly terrible loss! pic.twitter.com/IOhCPepdRk — Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) September 28, 2026 My best friend has passed on, I am absolutely in shock. My prayers are with his wife and family. Ben, I love you. I’m going to miss you Pac, thank you for being a friend. — REAL1 (FKA Enzo Amore) (@real1) September 28, 2026 There are many, many more, of course, and still plenty more to come as folks get the chance to process the news. Share your memories too, if you’d like.