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Passing Of Young AEW Star PAC Comes As Former Wrestler Reveals Industry's Alarming 'Premature' Death Toll

Hemme’s essay says 500 wrestlers died before 65, and published studies link about 38% to 41% of deaths to heart disease.

  • On Wednesday, AEW held an emotional tribute episode of AEW Dynamite at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, honoring the late Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, with a 10-bell salute.
  • The 40-year-old Satterley passed away on Sunday, September 27, just one day after competing at AEW All Out, shocking the wrestling community and prompting the tribute show.
  • AEW World Champion Will Ospreay defeated Ricochet in a non-title match, executing Pac's signature Black Arrow finisher to honor the late wrestler in a poignant tribute bout.
  • Bryan Danielson made a surprise return as the Death Riders' mystery partner in the main event, reuniting with the faction to defeat the Don Callis Family in an emotional 10-man tag match.
  • Following the broadcast, Death Riders leader Jon Moxley addressed Pittsburgh's crowd, sharing Satterley's philosophy: "Whatever it is you do, do it with purpose, and give a s***.
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fightful.com broke the news on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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