Police share major update on PAC's shocking death at age 40 after AEW wrestler was found 'slumped' in car

Published: 15:48 EDT, 29 September 2026 | Updated: 15:50 EDT, 29 September 2026 The sudden death of AEW star PAC is not being considered suspicious, police have told TMZ.Benjamin Satterley, who performed as PAC, was found 'passed out' in a vehicle in a CAVA parking lot near Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday. He was later pronounced dead at age 40.Now, police have told TMZ that no signs of foul play were discovered at the scene.As for the cause and manner of death, that information is still pending further examination by the Cook County Medical Examiner. That office has conducted an autopsy, but further testing remains that could take up to several weeks to complete.Medics responded to the Des Plaines location of the Mediterranean-themed restaurant around 4:00pm on Sunday, according to dispatch audio reviewed by the outlet.'This is going to be a slumper,' authorities said in the audio. 'We can't confirm breathing at this time.' More details have been revealed after the death of AEW wrestler Benjamin Satterley'This is going to be a slumper in a car. We cannot confirm breathing yet. At this point, we're still on the phone getting further,' they later added.Later in the audio, an official could be heard saying that Satterley, who is British, was found dead on arrival.A witness told the outlet that some customers at the restaurant saw Satterley 'passed out' in his vehicle and called 911.They also tried to find any medical equipment inside the restaurant to attempt to help the wrestler before emergency personnel arrived.'There was an ambulance, police and a fire truck, all outside,' the witness said.According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, Satterley was pronounced dead at 4:08pm.No cause of death has been revealed as results from an autopsy are still pending.Satterley, who previously competed in the WWE as Adrian Neville, had wrestled for AEW the night before in Chicago, taking on Andrade at the NOW Arena.While he lost his All Out pay-per-view contest, he would make another appearance later during a main event matchup between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay. Then performing in WWE as Adrian Neville, the wrestling icon is seen at Wrestlemania in 2017The wrestling star died just hours after performing on AEW's latest PPV event in Chicago.The wrestling promotion announced his passing in a post shortly after 6:00pm on Sunday.'A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations all over the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability,' AEW said in the statement.'Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and held multiple AEW Championships and competed in some of the most memorable matches in AEW history.'Our condolences go out to Satterley's family, friends and fans.'PART ONE: Every ugly detail of Tom and Gisele's marriage... the secret letter stashed in a drawer... and her savage last three words PART TWO: Why Tom Brady's college teammates were convinced he was gay... until one uninhibited night proved the truth: Secrets from his years before fame - and existential crisis that drove him to the brink