Wrestlers And Personalities Remember ‘The Butcher’ Andy Williams
Many wrestlers and other personalities share memories of Andy Williams, also known as The Butcher in All Elite Wrestling, who passed away on Saturday following a medical emergency during a wrestling match.
Williams was wrestling at an Enjoy Wrestling event where he collapsed and needed medical attention. It was later reported by TMZ that Williams had passed away. He was only 48 years old.
Following this news, members of the wrestling community have shared their memories of Williams on social media.
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
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…
— “Protostar” Kyle Fletcher (@kylefletcherpro) September 6, 2026
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
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
A legendary soul
I’ll never forget this man
Love you Andy pic.twitter.com/d9hnnYo4vl
— “All Ego” Ethan Page (@OfficialEGO) September 6, 2026
We are devastated to announce the passing of PRODUCE Fighter and legendary guitarist Andy Williams. He was 48 years old.
A giant of both the squared circle and the stage, Andy was not your typical musical artist turned professional wrestler. He was a true polymath and student of… pic.twitter.com/zJNTGBzt86
— PRODUCE WRESTLING (@PRODUCENYC) September 6, 2026
Andy recently reached out to me about something he really liked in my match, and I never got the chance to respond to him and thank him for his kind words 💔
— The 🇨🇺💎 (@DiamanteLAX) 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
The actual best of us all. This world is a much darker place now. I love you Andy pic.twitter.com/e71LTcg8bE
— Kip Sabian 🏴☠️ (@TheKipSabian) September 6, 2026
One of the most unexpected friendships I’ve ever had… Andy was genuine! Thoughtful, brutal, loving, and funny as hell! We should all try to be like the butcher but he was truly a 1 of 1
Love ya Butch 🖤 pic.twitter.com/wbo02gMnSh— Rizz Khalifa💋 (@NylaRoseBeast) September 6, 2026
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
I love you dude. Thanks for being my friend. I wish I was in Ohio right now so I could take a picture of the message you wrote on my white board in my room when you and Pep stayed at my house when I was in England or Japan or something. I never erased it. I will miss you. pic.twitter.com/Fohg3wRaRi
— RSP リッキー・シェーン・ペイジ (@RickeyShanePage) 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
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
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
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
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
Rest in Peace Andy Williams.
❤️🙏🏻— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) September 6, 2026
Williams was a professional wrestler as well as a guitarist for the ‘Every Time I Die’ band.
Fightful would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Andy Williams.
