The cause of death for wrestling icon PAC has been revealed, weeks after the former All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star was found ‘slumped’ inside a rental car.
The 40-year-old British star, real name Benjamin Satterley, passed away on September 27 in Des Plaines, Illinois.
A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that investigators determined Satterley died from bronchial asthma, according to The California Post.
The manner of his death was officially ruled natural, bringing clarity after weeks of speculation following the athlete’s tragic passing.
Satterley was discovered unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a rental vehicle outside a CAVA restaurant at around 4pm
Emergency dispatch audio recorded first responders describing the situation as a ‘slumped in a car,’ with a 911 caller reporting that he appeared passed out.
Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as PAC, died from bronchial asthma at the age of 40
Satterley was discovered unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a rental vehicle on September 27
First responders pronounced Satterley dead shortly after arriving at the scene.
An incident report noted there were no signs of physical trauma or suspicious marks on his body.
Authorities did observe saliva on the front of his shirt and found medication inside the vehicle.
Investigators spoke with an acquaintance of the wrestler, who explained that Satterley had stopped to grab lunch before heading to the airport.
His mobile phone was discovered on the console with Google Maps active, displaying driving directions to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
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.
The wrestling star died just hours after performing on AEW’s latest PPV event in Chicago.
Tributes were paid to Satterley on the first AEW since his death, which was held last month
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.’
