Andy “The Butcher” Williams Dead at 48
Andy Williams, better known to wrestling fans as “The Butcher,” has died at the age of 48. Williams was a former All Elite Wrestling (AEW) performer and one half of The Butcher and The Blade tag team. His death was confirmed on September 6, 2026, after a medical emergency following a wrestling match in Pennsylvania.
Who was Andy Williams?
- Name: Andy Williams
- Ring name: The Butcher
- Age: 48
- Profession: Professional wrestler and musician
- AEW team: The Butcher & The Blade
- Tag-team partner: Jesse “The Blade” Guilmette
- Music: Rhythm guitarist and founding member of the metalcore band Every Time I Die.
What happened?
Williams was competing alongside The Blade at an Enjoy Wrestling event at Mr. Small’s Theater in Millvale, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. He collapsed at the conclusion of the match after suffering a medical emergency. Medical personnel immediately provided CPR, and he was transported to a hospital. The event was subsequently canceled.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death. As of September 6, authorities had not publicly announced a cause of death, so speculation about the exact medical cause should be avoided.
AEW career
Williams joined AEW in 2019, becoming widely recognized as part of The Butcher and The Blade. The team became a familiar presence on AEW programming and competed against numerous notable AEW wrestlers. Williams and The Blade’s AEW contracts reportedly ended in June 2026.
Music career
Outside wrestling, Williams had an important career in music. He was the rhythm guitarist for Every Time I Die, a prominent American hardcore/metalcore band. The group later disbanded, and Williams continued working in music, including with Atomic Rule.
Legacy
Andy Williams was notable for successfully building careers in both professional wrestling and heavy music. Tributes began appearing across the wrestling and music communities following news of his death.
Important: This is a developing story, and details about the circumstances and official cause of death may be updated as authorities release more information.
