Tragedy in the world of pro wrestling. Andy Williams, known as "The Butcher" during his time in All Elite Wrestling, died on Saturday.
Williams was wrestling in Millvale, Pennsylvania, when he collapsed in the ring.
Enjoy Wrestling posted: “Andy collapsed at the end of his match this evening. Our doctors on staff tended to him immediately, administering CPR until the ambulance arrived."
TMZ posted a call to 911 dispatch that Williams had hit his read on a ringpost.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Dispatch audio from an incident involving Andy Williams, the pro wrestler known as The Butcher, reveals a male wrestler "hit his head" during a match.
— TMZ (@TMZ) September 6, 2026
More details: https://t.co/gzUZFHc0QW pic.twitter.com/17klg9dzkV
Williams was also a founding member of the group Every Time
I Die.
Rock Sound is sad to report that guitarist Andy Williams has passed away at the age of 48.
— Rock Sound (@rocksound) September 6, 2026
Williams was a founding member of Every Time I Die, alongside guitarist Jordan Buckley and original drummer Michael Novak, playing on each of the group’s nine studio albums, from 2001’s… pic.twitter.com/SmCZgZnNe7
Tributes poured in from the wrestling community.
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
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
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Andy Williams forever. Rip. pic.twitter.com/Z7N54LXq4Y
— Lambgoat (@lambgoat) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Saddened & shocked to hear about the passing of Andy Williams. Andy was a joy to work with - He was a kind, funny & deep individual who was an extremely talented musician & wrestler. My thoughts & prayers go out to all of Andy’s family, friends & fans. RIP brother. pic.twitter.com/BZBvBBadCr
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Andy was THE man. Everyone loved him. He was one of the most interesting, funny and genuine people I’ve ever met. He would often lead some of the funniest conversations I’ve ever been in with the locker room. Gonna miss you Butch pic.twitter.com/PAnsVZcPf9
— John Silver (@SilverNumber1) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
RIP Andy Williams. I wasn’t lucky enough to know him well, but he was always super cool to me when we saw each other. I was mad at him when he shaved his head because his Butcher figure had long hair and became inaccurate.
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
My heart is so heavy hearing about Andy this morning. It is made slightly lighter hearing all the stories and how much love there is for him in the world
— “Protostar” Kyle Fletcher (@kylefletcherpro) September 6, 2026
One distinct memory I have is being in the locker room at an AEW show with him, I was talking about how my self image was…
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
RIP Andy Williams, awful news to see this morning 😔 one of the best human beings.. Feel so lucky to have known you. Rest in power my friend 🖤
— SARAYA (@Saraya) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Andy Williams was consistently in rooms full of cool and interesting people.
— Bryce Remsburg (@dabryceisright) September 6, 2026
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
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
What a sad day to wake up with the death of Bill Dundee and Andy “The Butcher” Williams. Dundee had a long career as Jerry Lawler’s most enduring rival. This coming on the heels of the death of Jerry Oates
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
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
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Malakai Black pays tribute to The Butcher - Andy Williams
— WrestleTours (@WrestleTours) September 6, 2026
"One of my best friends of AEW passes away, Andy Williams, I couldn't keep it together back stage. There's nothing that can make my heart feel less, instead of cheering for me, please cheer for Andy one final time" pic.twitter.com/rwVqaqRB6n
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
A heartbreaking day for metal and wrestling fans. Andy Williams, best known as The Butcher in AEW and founding guitarist of Every Time I Die, has passed away at 48 following a medical emergency during a match. His impact on both worlds will not be forgotten… pic.twitter.com/MzSFz6zm68
— Stereogum (@stereogum) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
If everyone were more like Andy Williams the world would be a better place. RIP to one of the best. pic.twitter.com/tu62TzS43r
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
God Speed brother.
— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) September 6, 2026
Andy Williams aka The Butcher
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Very sad to hear about the passing of “The Butcher” Andy Williams.
— QT Marshall (@QTMarshall) September 6, 2026
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
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Rest in Peace Andy Williams.
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) September 6, 2026
❤️🙏🏻
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
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.
— Sammy Guevara (@sammyguevara) September 6, 2026
Very sad day. RIP brother 💔
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Andy Williams was a musician and wrestler.
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) September 6, 2026
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
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
I met andy williams @aew in 2020.
— MissyHyatt (@RealMissyHyatt) September 6, 2026
Nice guy. At 48 years old he was living his dream as a wrestler and heavy metal musician at the same time.
Sometimes its how much dreams you can fulfill in a short period of time,when most people are just day dreamers.
My condolences to his… pic.twitter.com/WbQmLKyazP
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Rest in peace, Andy Williams of ETID, Atomic Rule and All Elite Wrestling. When it comes to leading by example, Andy was THE ultimate example to follow from the moment you met him.
— HARDLORE (@hardlorepod) September 6, 2026
A beacon of kindness, the benchmark of cool, and an unbreakable pillar of love and support to… pic.twitter.com/k3FeQRiCGF
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
RIP Andy Williams ❤️
— maya world (@MayaWorldd) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Andy Williams 🩷 Thank you for always being so kind. This one stings. Praying for his family and loved ones. God Bless you brother see you in the other side 😔🙏🏽
— KC Navarro (@KCwrestles) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
Rest In Peace Andy Williams aka The Butcher. Sweetheart of a guy. This sucks. My thoughts go out to his family... pic.twitter.com/JT0p54mHEs
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
What a awesome & creative man this was. His body of work as a musician & pro wrestler is so cool! Purely such a talented person. But as you are all reading so many people who knew Andy they are telling you what a great person he was & such a gentle soul. That’s all very true. A… pic.twitter.com/zVGSnFFanK
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) September 6, 2026
Tributes to wrestler Andy Williams
My heart is broken this morning hearing about my friend Andy.
— Amanda (@MandaLHuber) September 6, 2026
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…
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Pro wrestling world offers tributes after Andy Wiliams dies at 48
