Benjamin Satterley, more commonly referred to by his ring name PAC, was a legend who distinguished himself with some gravity-defying moves in the ring. It is with his athletic ability and sheer passion that PAC dazzled fans around the world at WWE, AEW, and the wrestling world as a whole. Satterley was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, where he began wrestling at a relatively early age and improved his wrestling abilities over time through the British independent circuit. Satterley's athletic ability soon took him around the world. Competing as PAC, he became particularly well known for his work with Japan’s Dragon Gate promotion, where his speed and spectacular high-flying offense helped establish him as an international name.
WWE FANS KNEW HIM AS NEVILLE
Satterley’s career reached a much larger American audience after he signed with WWE in 2012. As Adrian Neville and then just Neville, he rose to be one of the standout performers on WWE NXT. He was instantly identifiable by his amazing athleticism, while the signature Red Arrow he used to finish off his matches was one of the show-stopping moments of the match.
Neville captured the NXT Championship and later moved to WWE’s main roster. He eventually reinvented himself as a more aggressive character in WWE’s cruiserweight division. Neville became a two-time Cruiserweight Champion and enjoyed the longest individual reign in the history of that version of the championship. His WWE journey ended following a contract dispute after he stopped appearing for the company in 2017.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Quote of the day - " I fear failure, that’s kind of my thing. That’s kind of what holds me back in a lot of aspects of my life, especially professionally. " Benjamin Satterley shared these candid words during an appearance on Colt Cabana’s 'Art of Wrestling' podcast nearly 12 years ago.
MEANING OF THE QUOTE
The words of Benjamin Satterley showcase an unexpectedly vulnerable side of the wrestler who was known by the nickname 'PAC'. On the wrestling mat, Satterley seemed unstoppable as he would dazzle with the impressive stunts and put his body through great challenges. Nevertheless, in life off the mat, Satterley confessed that the very possibility of failing would prevent him from moving forward. This quotation highlights a rather universal issue. While fear of failure is often associated with a lack of confidence and aspirations in one's ability to perform well, in some cases, it can arise from the strong desire to succeed and not make any mistakes. People may become extremely cautious and doubt themselves due to the fear of making the wrong decision. As an athlete who has been on the heights of wrestling world, the confession of Satterley is very valuable because it emphasizes that success does not eliminate insecurities.
PAC FINDS A NEW HOME IN AEW
Satterley later returned to the PAC name and joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW), becoming part of the promotion during its formative years. AEW allowed fans to see a different side of PAC. He retained the aerial brilliance that made him famous but combined it with a harder-hitting, intensely physical wrestling style.
PAC became the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion, with the title later renamed the International Championship. He also enjoyed championship success in the trios division, including alongside Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix as 'Death Triangle'.
Over the years, Satterley earned one of wrestling’s most fitting nicknames: 'The Man That Gravity Forgot'. However, his untimely demise at the age of 40 leaves the wrestling community grieving. Those who have seen his incredible rise from 'Neville' in WWE to 'PAC' in AEW will remember him as an incredibly talented performer who could do what others only dreamed of.
