Natalie Satterley posts emotional Instagram tribute after Benjamin 'PAC' Satterley’s death
Benjamin Satterley, the 40-year-old wrestler known as PAC in AEW and Adrian Neville in WWE, died on September 27, 2026 inside a car near Chicago O’Hare International Airport after competing at AEW All Out. Nearly two weeks later his wife, Natalie Satterley, shared an emotional message on Instagram mourning his death.
Natalie Satterley reflected on a 21-year relationship with Benjamin, noting they became friends twenty-one years ago, fell in love nineteen years ago and were married eleven years ago. In her post she wrote: “Thank you for our beautiful life darling, Twenty one years ago we became friends, nineteen years ago we fell in love and eleven years ago we were married. Two souls entwined in one; my best friend and better half. You always worked so incredibly hard to ensure we would have a great life together, both now and once you had retired.” She described plans they had shared for the future, including setting up a new home gym, going for autumn walks with their dog ‘Wilfie’, having pizza on his cheat day, watching football and attending a live comedy show.
Both AEW and WWE issued tributes to the performer, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson posted a condolences video on social media that prompted debate; the superstar later clarified the wording of the clip. Natalie’s message offered a personal glimpse into the family’s loss while public reactions discussed the various tributes from peers and promotions.
Police and emergency records state Satterley was found unresponsive inside a car near Chicago O’Hare International Airport as he was preparing to fly back to the United Kingdom; his cell phone displayed Google Maps showing the direction of the airport and a caller informed police that his plane had been delayed. The report indicates he died without responding, and those specific situational details form the basis of the official account released to date.
As of October 13, 2026 the cause of Satterley’s death remained pending further tests following an initial autopsy. Authorities have reported no signs of trauma or indications of foul play and have described the circumstances as not appearing suspicious; publicly available information has yet to identify a cause and officials have said more medical testing is required before conclusions can be drawn.
Satterley’s final in-ring appearance was at AEW All Out, where he faced Andrade El Idolo for the AEW National Championship, and news of his death was met with shock across the wrestling community. Fans and commentators noted that Natalie’s tribute shifted focus from his in-ring persona—described in public commentary as marked by remarkable athleticism and an intense style—to his roles as husband and best friend.
There is no conclusive evidence available to police as of October 13, as the investigation is still ongoing, and authorities say results from further medical tests are needed before the cause of death can be confirmed.