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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***.