Andy Williams dies: AEW and WWE pay tribute to 'The Butcher'

On Saturday night, it was confirmed that AEW star "The Butcher" passed away at the age of 48. "The Butcher", real-life name Andy Williams, collapsed at an independent wrestling event on Saturday. Williams was given CPR before an ambulance came and transported him to the hospital, passing away a short time later. The pro wrestling world has been reacting all day long to the tragic passing. All Elite Wrestling is saddened to learn of the passing of Andy Williams, aka The Butcher. A trailblazing musician with ETID and Atomic Rule, Williams made a successful transition into the world of professional wrestling and was incredibly respected by his peers both in and out… pic.twitter.com/FZ5WhSGsFl — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 6, 2026 Andy Williams was a musician and wrestler. He was one of the best people I ever met. Everytime we spoke I left the conversation better for it. I’ll remember Andy for what he was. A dude with an enormous heart that could always put a smile on my face. Rest in Peace brother. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/OHyhcDbJug — Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) September 6, 2026 Andy Williams was consistently in rooms full of cool and interesting people. And even so, Andy was consistently the most cool and interesting person in a room. Effortlessly. He made you feel cool and interesting just by talking to you. His smile could light up a stadium. 💔 pic.twitter.com/rhBpiAH24N — Bryce Remsburg (@dabryceisright) September 6, 2026 My heart is broken this morning hearing about my friend Andy. One of the sweetest people you’d ever meet. There’s something that always felt like back home when talking to him. Maybe it was the WNY accent but I think it was just who he was. Any time we’d end up sitting with each… — Amanda (@MandaLHuber) September 6, 2026 💔 pic.twitter.com/wL2ni5jyNR — Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) September 6, 2026 Just extremely awful news to wake up to. You were always so kind and I truly do miss talking and exchanging food recipes. Rip Butcher My condolences to all friends and family. — Athena is ROH & All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) September 6, 2026 For a man his size, with all the tattoos, you’d assume he’d be this monster. But in reality, Andy Williams was always such a kind person to Tay and me anytime we saw him. Very sad day. RIP brother 💔 — Sammy Guevara (@sammyguevara) September 6, 2026 I remember this very well. After the match, Andy was crying to me with happy tears, and that started my water works as well. Andy is one of the kindest people I have ever met, with a pure heart and soul. I will miss you my friend. Prayers to ur family and loved ones. 🙏🏼❤️… https://t.co/L9QvHOZEgx — Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) September 6, 2026 Butcher — Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) September 6, 2026 Very sad to hear about the passing of “The Butcher” Andy Williams. Some of my favorite memories in wrestling were with him. More importantly, he was an amazing guy and genuinely one of the nicest people you could ever meet! Rest easy, Andy! pic.twitter.com/WIpyaw6zxn — QT Marshall (@QTMarshall) September 6, 2026 CM Punk IG story remembering Andy Williams aka The Butcher. Rest In Peace ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/Q9Jc2g16L6 — Teffo (@Teffo_01) September 6, 2026 God Speed brother. Andy Williams aka The Butcher — The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) September 6, 2026 I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Andy Williams. I enjoyed the time we spent together talking music and old wrestling. A lovely man. Rest well. — William Regal (@RealKingRegal) September 6, 2026 Godspeed to the Superstar and the Butcher. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fans of Bill Dundee and Andy Williams. Rest well, sirs. 🙏 — Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) September 6, 2026 Godspeed to the Superstar and the Butcher. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fans of Bill Dundee and Andy Williams. Rest well, sirs. 🙏 — Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) September 6, 2026 Love you Andy. — Matt & Nick Jackson (@youngbucks) September 6, 2026

Andy Williams dies: AEW and WWE pay tribute to 'The Butcher'

Andy Williams dies: AEW and WWE pay tribute to 'The Butcher'

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