AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com
The wrestling world was shocked and stunned by the death of
40-year-old Benjamin Satterley (aka PAC) less than 24 hours
after the British star had wrestled for the AEW National
title at the All Out PPV.
Comments poured in from all over the wrestling about
Satterley's passing, and his life.
AEW President Tony Khan wrote “Benjamin Satterley
defined excellence, as a beloved husband & friend to his
many loved ones, + in his wrestling knowledge, skill,
unprecedented athleticism, professionalism, consistency +
dedication to the sport that he loved & traveled the world
to pursue. May Ben rest in peace.”
WWE did not issue a statement, but COO Paul “Triple H”
Levesque, and multiple WWE talent remembered the man known
as Neville in WWE.
Levesque wrote on Twitter: “I had the pleasure of working
with Ben in the early days of WWE NXT. 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 force
behind that. He was an extraordinary talent and even kinder
human being. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and
fans across the world.”
TNA Wrestling added:, “We are heartbroken to learn of the
passing of Benjamin Satterley, better known as Pac. We offer
our deepest condolences to his friends, family and
fans.”
New Japan Wrestling issued a statement. “New Japan Pro-
Wrestling is deeply sadden[ed] by the passing of Benjamin
Satterly, known to wrestling fans as PAC. The thoughts and
deepest sympathies of all at NJPW go to Satterly’s family,
friends and fans.”
Many of his AEW colleagues shared stories on social media,
remembering their friend:
Marina Shafir: “My bastard brother where did you
go?”
Shafir literally got the word of Satterley's death, perhaps
an hour after AEW itself got the news and had to tell a live
crowd at a Warrior Wrestling show the news. Following her
match, she addressed the fans and talked about her friend
Pac, who had just died hours earlier.
Sitting on the top turnbuckle and clearly emotional, Shafir
said she was just holding him just a day before, and said:
“Wrestling drives you to fcking places in your mind.
Y’all just…he was the best. He was the f$cking best. You
know why? Because he knew himself...And I think…that just
took him…he was just so modest about how fascinating he was.
You know, and…I…I don’t know how to be. I don’t know what to
do. He was the light of us.”
Will Ospreay: “The greatest export from our country. Also
the greatest human being. Honoured to have shared the ring
with you so many times. You truly are such a hero to myself
and many others. Forever our BASTARD. RIP Pac”
Kyle Fletcher: “PAC is one of my favorite wrestlers of
all time. I was lucky enough to meet my hero, work with my
hero, but even more lucky to get to know him. He was a
better man than I ever could have hoped for. I am
heartbroken. I love you, Ben. Rest easy mate.”
Bryce Remsburg: “To many, he was a bastard. To my kids,
he was Ben – who brought them Kinder Eggs from the UK, who
converted them to Newcastle (United) fans. To me, he was an
incredible friend for 20 years. Watching a Black Arrow from
inside the ring still takes my breath away. The best of
us.”
Sting: "Extremely talented. Nothing he couldn’t do. Loved
and respected by all of us. God bless Pac’s family."
Katsuyori Shibata: “The sudden news of his passing is an
overwhelming shock. We went together to buy groceries in the
rental car he was driving, did laundry at the laundromat,
and talked endlessly about pro wrestling in the car…We used
to tell each other, 'Someday, let’s have a match.' It’s
truly heartbreaking. Rest in peace, my friend.”
Paul Heyman: “Oh no. No no no no no no no. What a
tremendous talent and even finer human being. My most
profound condolences to all who knew him. A truly terrible
loss!”
Kevin Owens: “The best lad… We love you.”
Ilja Dragunov: “Generational, unbelievable, one of a
kind. What a sad, sad day. Rest in peace Pac.”
The Miz: “Just a heartbreaking day. My thoughts and
prayers are with the family and friends of PAC. May he rest
in peace.”
Ric Flair: “I’m shocked to hear about the passing of PAC.
He was a gifted talent with incredible athleticism & a kind
person. My condolences to his family and friends. I’m with
you in mourning this tragic loss. So sad. Rest in peace PAC
Benjamin Satterley!”
Rhea Ripley: “What a tragic day. What an extremely
talented person. Speechless…RIP PAC.”
Becky Lynch: “One of the best in every way
possible.”
Paige: “F*ck man.. this is terrible. For everyone that
kne Ben (pac) would tell you what an incredible human he
was. Truly one of the best. This is heartbreaking.. sending
so much love to his family and everyone else who was lucky
enough to know him personally and to all who got to watch
him perform and witness the greatness that was that man.
Rest in power Ben”
Adam Pearce: “I’m speechless. My heart goes out to the
family, friends, and everyone affected by the passing of
Pac. Ben, you were an incredible performer. I truly enjoyed
every interaction we had…even the ones that sucked. It was a
pleasure to be around your passion, to watch you work, and
to work alongside you. Godspeed, Bastard Pac. Rest well, my
friend.”
Alexa Bliss: “I cannot believe this. RIP PAC”
Enzo Amore: “My best friend has passed on, I am
absolutely in shock. My prayers are with his wife and
family. Ben, I love you. I’m going to miss you Pac, thank
you for being a friend.”
Matt Hardy: “Shocked & stunned about the sudden death of
Pac. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family, friends and
fans. RIP brother”
S. Farrelly (Sheamus) “I can’t believe it. Ben was an
incredible performer and an even better fella. Salt of the
earth, humble, a pleasure to be around and loved by everyone
in the locker room. I first saw him wrestle in 2005 and
couldn’t believe what I was watching. I’d never seen
anything like him. He truly defied gravity. Rest in peace,
Ben. There won’t be another like you. The Bastard PAC”
Nattie: “I am so sad to hear this news. Pac was always
so respectful and kind to me, especially during his time at
NXT when he and TJ were working a lot together. I’ll always
remember how passionate Pac was about wrestling, but
equally, how much respect he showed everyone around him.
Every time TJ was in the ring with him, he wanted to make
Ben proud and be his absolute best. That always stayed with
me and said so much about the kind of person he was. My
heart goes out to Pac’s family, his friends and everyone who
loved him. This is an immeasurable loss. I’m so grateful I
had the chance to know him.”
During last week's NXT, Vic Joseph did an IYKYK tribute to
Pac saying, “EK Prosper trying to rise up, and EK
tonight trying to follow in the footsteps of another former
NXT Champion. A high flyer he looked up to from Newcastle
who once stated, ‘Throw your heart out in front of you, run
ahead and catch it.’”. Thank you, Vic.
Then, there was Wednesday night. Literally, it was two hours
plus of the most emotional moments of wrestling and love and
passion and excellence I hope we ever have to see for such a
reason again.
Of all the moments of this show, one moment stood out for
me. During the Will Ospreay-Ricochet finish, Ospreay hit a
hidden blade, then stopped before going for a pin and looked
at the top rope and to the sky, he moved Ricochet to the
corner...Ospreay took his time and hit the ultimate tribute
to Pac...a black arrow. He then covered Ricochet for the
pinfall victory. Ospreay emotionally exploded into a moment
of triumph then collapsed into tears, with all those
seconding coming into the ring.
Not sure why this moment got to me so much....maybe because
of how much the black arrow was tied to Pac. Maybe because
you could see how much doing that tribute meant to Ospreay
to be able to do to his fallen friend. Will Ospreay made
clear on Twitter why it did: Got to the arena at 2PM and
was in the ring 'til doors opened practicing. I haven’t
performed the Black Arrow for 8 years. Something told me on
this night I could make the jump. I threw my heart out in
front of me and Ben caught it.
Ben was watching over you, Will. No doubt.
October is here, and the leaves are turning here in South
Jersey. There may still be a warm, sunny day or two to come,
but schools are open, the NFL season is under way, pumpkin
spice everything is here... Spirit Halloween is open and
Mariah Carey is defrosting; but it's never too soon for
local independent wrestling promotions to think about what
efforts they can undertake to help their communities during
2026's Holiday season.
Given the political environment, more help will be needed
from every private source possible to help the hungry, the
sick, the cold, the homeless, sexual/domestic violence
victims, animal welfare, and too many more.
There are already 99 shows/events scheduled in
60 companies in 18 states and 3 Canadian
provinces with 44 events already held with
$202,915.06 raised, 1,438 pounds of canned/
non-perishable food collected, 50 backpacks filled with
school supplies, at least 500 other assorted school
supplies, and 50 pounds of personal needs supplies for the
homeless.
* Mystery Wrestling/Fighting Back: Wrestling With Cancer
together presented the Infinite Rumble June 22-23 and again
set a record for the longest wrestling match in history;
while raising $33,106 CA/23,362.54 US for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer.
* Dream Pro Wrestling held The Outrunners Summer Vacation
show on July 24 in Louisville, KY, raising $7,181.41 to benefit IAamALS.org and Rebel Tanea Brooks
* Innovate Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on August 1
for Back To School Bash, collecting $3,000 of cash
donations and school supplies.
* Louisiana Wrestling Alliance returned to Scott, LA on
August 1 for Intro The Void, collecting at least 300 items
of school supplies for schools through Acadiana.
* Capital City Championship Combat returned to Ottawa, ON at
the Preston Event Center on August 14 for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society
with Ortiz, Joseph Sawyer (fka Joe Gacy), raising
$101,373.97 US/$142,000 CN.
* Relentless Pro Wrestling returned to Garden Grove, CA on
August 15, benefited Roxy Astor's Wrestling is 4 the Dogs,
and The Good Pawject, with on-site opportunities for both
fostering and adopting new dogs into families.
* Championship Honor Wrestling returned to Springfield, TN
on August 15, distributing 50 backpacks full of school
supplies with a school supply drive.
* Midwest All-Star Wrestling returned to Mankato, MN on
August 15, to benefit Bravo Zulu Women’s House, a dedicated
sober living home for female veterans in recovery. As a
result, the house has been purchased on September 1.
* Wrestling for Warriors/Midwest Premiere Wrestling returned
to Ft. Wayne, IN on August 16 raising $1,850 to
benefit Make-A-Wish.
* Girl Fight Wrestling returned to New Albany, IN on August
16, with a school supply drive, collecting three bags and a
large box of school supplies for Scribner Middle School in
New Albany, IN.
* United Wrestling returned to West Hants, NS, Canada on
August 16, distributing back to school supplies to 46
children.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returned to Harrington, DE on August 22
to benefit the HPS Foundation, with $3,865 raised for
the HPS Foundation.
* Memphis Wrestling came to Tupelo, MS at the Tupelo
Furniture Market on August 21 raising at least
$20,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
* Mutiny Wrestling Federation returned to Springdale, AR on
August 22, collecting at least 50 pounds of personal needs
supplies for the residents of 7hills Homeless Center.
* Victory Pro Wrestling returned to Portland, CT on August
29, benefiting A Fight Against, raising $900 for funds and
awareness for cancer research.
* Rock Solid Wrestling presents Shake The Lake in Kirkland,
ON this August 29; raising at least $2,483.58 US benefiting Community Living Kirkland Lake.
* FLEX Wrestling returned to Syracuse, NY on September 2,
with a Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to
collect donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* EMERGE Wrestling presented Stock The Shelves on Columbus,
IN on September 5, collecting 100 pounds of food for
the Love Chapel Food Pantry.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con came to Barrie, ON this
September 5, collecting 150 pounds of canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* Wrestling for a Cause returned to Broken Arrow, OK on
September 5, raising $2,200 to combat childhood
cancer.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/ComicCon came to Kingston, ON this
September 12, collecting 127 canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returned to Ithaca, NY on September 12,
with a Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to
collect donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* Cottage Hills Wrestling Alliance returned to Alton, IL on
September 12 for a show as part of the annual Alton Pride
celebration.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returns to Tulsa, OK on September
13, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Pilgur Roh Brewing returned to Pottsville, PA on September
19 with Fightertainment, raising $500 to benefit Jeff
Cannonball.
* Pinfall Wrestling Association returned to Springfield, IL
on September 19 for Punching for Paws, raising $755 for
Animal Protective League.
* Magnum Wrestling returned to Ralston, NE on September 19,
raising $9,605 to benefit Nebraska Adaptive Sports.
* Neo Pro Wrestling (Ontario) returned to Niagara Falls, ON
this September 19 for the Jesse Scott Memorial Show with 161
pounds of non-perishable food collected for Project SHARE.
* Love Wrestling presents Quizplex on September 22 raising
$200 to benefit The Trevor Project.
* Canadian Wrestling's Elite comes to Sudbury, ON this
September 22, collecting 10 pounds of food for the Sudbury
Food Bank and $40.
* Metro Pro Wrestling presents its annual Relay for Life
Cancer Benefit show on September 26 in Taylor, MI with
$45,000 donations to the American Cancer Society
Relay for Life.
* Magnum Wrestling participated in the Out of the Darkness
community walk for the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention on September 26, raising $1,105
* Independent Pro Wrestling returns to Brantford, ON this
September 26, collecting 40 pounds of non-perishable goods
for Project SHARE.
* House of Heat Pro Wrestling returns to Lafayette, IN on
September 26 with RVD and Kelly Kelly, raising $115 for MDA,
plus additional funds directly donated to firefighters.
* XWE Pro Wrestling returns to Nelsonville, OH on
September 26, to benefit the Athens County Dog Shelter with
donations of items.
* GCW Charity Wrestling comes to Shelbourne, ON this
September 27, collecting 150 pounds of canned and
non-perishables for the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returns to the LECOM Event Center in
Elmira, NY on October 2 for Toys for Tots, with a Toys for
Tots table, allowing the local chapter to collect donations
directly from fans and supporters, well as wrestling
memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* Showcase Pro Wrestling returns to Franklin, MA on October
3, raising $700 for Homes For Our Troops
* Crossfire Wrestling returns to St Catharines, ON this
October 3; partial proceeds will go to The Niagara Peninsula
Foundation for Children
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
October 3 raising money to combat childhood cancer.
* Ignite Pro Wrestling returns to Carterville, IL on October
3 for Fight The Good Fight, for Breast Cancer Awareness.
* IWF Wrestling returns on October 3 in Nutley, NJ to
benefit the Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to St. Thomas, ON
this October 3, collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling comes to Peterborough, ON this
October 4, collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
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* Timmy Global Health presents the 25th annual Timmy
Takedown on October 10 in Kirklin, IN. The event is run by
Dr. Chuck Dietzen (fka independent professional wrestler Dr.
Death and Dr. Doom), founder of Timmy Global Health. Timmy
Global Health works to engage volunteers for global health
for children worldwide.
* Pro Wrestling Epic returns to Affton, MO on October 10,
partial proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on October 12
to benefit the Cancer Society
*Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on October 16,
distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Primetime Wrestling returns to Prince George, BC on
October 16 for its biggest show ever, proceeds support the
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
* Pro Wrestling Odyssey returns to Stevenson Ranch, CA on
October 17, to benefit Breast Cancer Angels
* 365 Pro Wrestling returns to Goderich. ON on October 17
to benefit the Hunter Costello Fun-dation.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to North Bay, ON
this October 17 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returns to Elmira, NY on October 23, with a
Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to collect
donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* One True Sport presents the fourth annual Fantasy Fight
Night on October 23 in Toronto, ON to benefit the Ladybird
Animal Sanctuary
* East Coast Pro Wrestling returns to Hillburn, NY on
October 24, to benefit the Community Food Pantry.
* Independent Pro Wrestling comes to Woodstock, ON this
October 24 to benefit VON Sakura House hospice.
* GCW Charity Wrestling Comic Con comes to Brockville, ON
this October 25 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* IWA Productions returns to Mt. Vernon, IL on October 31,
proceeds go to Deaconess, IL Crossroads Mammography
Department
* Stunt Cat and Friends Save Christmas Stunt Cat & Friends
Save Christmas returns to Dunsmore, PA on November 7 in a
live professional wrestling event to raise money for the
United Cerebral Palsy Angel Tree, which provides Christmas
gifts for children and adults with medical challenges.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on November 7
to benefit Autism Delaware
* Community Championship Wrestling returns to Spartansburg,
SC on November 7 to benefit the Southeastern Children's Home
of Duncan, SC.
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
November 7, raising money to combat childhood cancer
* EGCW Wrestling presents Christmasmania on November 7 in
DeBary, FL; collecting canned/boxed foods.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Batawa, ON this
November 7 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* Wrestling From Burbank returns to Burbank, CA on November
8, collecting canned food items
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Lindsay, ON this
November 8 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* MMWA Pro Wrestling returns to St. Louis, MO on November 10
with a food drive.
* ISPW Wrestling comes to William Paterson University in
Wayne, NJ, on November 12 benefiting Pediatric Cancer.
* United Pro Wrestling returns to Scottsville, KY on
November 13 collecting toys for Toys for Tots of Allen
County
* IWF Wrestling returns on November 14 in North Arlington,
NJ to benefit the Michael Robert Cammett Memorial Foundation
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Newmarket, ON
this November 14 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Ajax, ON this
November 15 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returns to Tulsa, OK on November
15, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Owen Sound, ON
this November 21 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* Independent Pro Wrestling returns to Brantford, ON this
November 21, collecting non-perishable goods for Project
SHARE.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Thornbury, ON
this November 22 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* LIVE Pro Wrestling & Portuguese Kids team up for Cojo's
Toy World annual Toy Drive event, presenting Wrestle Festa
(Dos) LIVE at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on
November 22.
* NEOPro Wrestling returns to Akron, OH on November 28,
collecting food for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Belleville, ON
this November 28 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* Big Bad Boris of Love Wrestling will do a 40 hour stream-
a-thon on Love Wrestling Twitch on November 27-29 to the
Canadian Mental Health Association.
* Southern States Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on
November 28, collecting non-perishable food items, and
unwrapped toys for Hunger First.
* Ephesians Pro Wrestling comes to Rockwell, TX on November
28 in a toys for tots show
* UWC Pro Wrestling will return for its 32nd annual Toys for
Tots Show on November 29 in New Egypt, NJ, with admission a
new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
* Ascend Pro Wrestling holds its Secret Slamta on November
29 in Norwood, OH
* Wrestling With Purpose presents December 4 in Pembroke, NC
for the Clash 4 The Kids Toys for Tots show.
* Generation Next Pro Wrestling returns to Cynthiana KY on
December 5 for GenNext Last Stand: Jingle Brawl benefiting
local families for Christmas.
* Total Wrestling Federation presents Wreck the Halls on
December 5 in Sacramento, CA, collecting toys for Shriners
Hospital
* APW returns to Statesboro, GA on December 5 for the
27th annual Steam Stampede Toys for Tots Dinner Show
* Stuff The Bus Panama City 14th annual Toy Drive in Panama
City, FL from December 6-16.
* AWARE/WrestleSouth presents The Battle For Freedom on
December 12 in Newton, GA, as a pro wrestling fundraiser
show for Georgia Innocence Project.
* MMWA Pro Wrestling returns to St. Louis, MO on December 12
with a food and toy drive.
* NTLL returns to Palmdale, CA on December 12 for its for
its annual Toy Drive show.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on December 12
to benefit Toys for Tots
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on December
13, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* United Pro Wrestling returns to Bowling Green, KY on
December 13th, to benefit Toys for Tots of Warren County.
* Three Legacies Wrestling presents the Fill Our Ring Toy
Drive from August 4-December 21 in Lancaster, PA
* Southern States Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on
December 26, collecting non-perishable food items, and
unwrapped toys for Hunger First.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Oshawa, ON this
December 27 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
So...indies, start thinking about what you can do now. If
you're aware of shows your local indie is scheduling this
Christmas season, let me know at the addresses below.
If you'd like to contact me, you can do so at my
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