Pro wrestler Andy Williams, known as The Butcher, dies at 48 after medical emergency
Andy Williams, a 48-year-old professional wrestler who performed as The Butcher, collapsed during a match in Millvale, Pennsylvania, and was later confirmed dead by the county medical examiner.
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler best known for his role as The Butter in All Elite Wrestling and other promotions, suffered a medical emergency during a tag team match on Friday night in Millvale, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred at the Enjoy Wrestling event held at Mr. Smalls Theater, where Williams was teaming with Jesse Guilmette, also known as The Blade. According to the promotion, Williams collapsed at the end of the bout and received immediate assistance from on-site medical staff who performed CPR until an ambulance arrived. The company said it sent attendees home and is awaiting further information from the hospital.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed Williams’ death. Williams, who began wrestling training in the early 2010s and debuted in 2015, formed the tag team The Butcher and The Blade with Guilmette in 2017, appearing in AEW, Ring of Honor, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and other organizations. He was also a guitarist for the band Every Time I Die from 1998 until the group disbanded in 2022.
The wrestling community expressed condolences on social media following the news.