Remembering Benjamin Satterley’s NXT legacy
Summary
– Triple H remembered PAC as a major force during NXT’s early rise
– He praised Benjamin Satterley as an extraordinary performer and kind person
– Satterley competed in WWE as Neville before becoming a major AEW star
Triple H has paid tribute to Benjamin Satterley following the death of the former WWE and AEW star at age 40.
Satterley competed in WWE as Neville before later becoming known as PAC in AEW. Triple H reflected on their time working together during the early years of NXT and credited him with helping shape the brand’s identity.
The WWE Chief Content Officer shared his message on social media after AEW confirmed Satterley’s passing. He specifically referenced NXT Arrival, the 2014 event that helped establish NXT as a major wrestling brand.
Triple H described that moment as the beginning of a new era for NXT and said Satterley was one of the performers who helped make that transformation possible.
He also remembered Satterley as more than an exceptional athlete. Triple H praised him as an “extraordinary talent” and an “even kinder human being” while sending his thoughts to Satterley’s family, friends, and fans.
Satterley’s NXT run included some of the most important matches from the brand’s early years. His athletic style made him one of the division’s standout performers, and his rivalry with Sami Zayn became a key part of the brand’s growth.
He later moved into WWE’s main roster as Neville and became a two-time Cruiserweight Champion. His WWE run established him as one of the company’s most gifted high-flying wrestlers before he departed and joined AEW in 2019.
PAC quickly became an important part of AEW’s roster. He captured the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Championship and later won the AEW World Trios Championship twice with Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix as part of Death Triangle.
His AEW career also featured acclaimed matches against Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley, and other top stars. PAC remained active with the Death Riders until his final AEW appearance at All Out.
Satterley wrestled Andrade El Idolo at the event before later appearing during the AEW World Championship main event. AEW confirmed his death the following day without disclosing a cause.
Triple H’s tribute added another personal perspective to the growing number of messages from across the wrestling industry. His comments highlighted Satterley’s influence during NXT’s formative years and the respect he earned far beyond his championships.
Benjamin Satterley leaves behind a career built on athleticism, innovation, and consistency. Whether performing as Neville or PAC, he helped define the style of wrestling that fans came to associate with modern NXT and AEW.
Saddened to hear about the death of Ben Satterley known in @WWE as Neville. I had the pleasure of working with Ben in the early days of @WWENXT. This moment, from NXT Arrival, marked the beginning of a new era for that brand and the men and women on it … and Ben was a major… pic.twitter.com/IphHpIB92c
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 28, 2026
