The wrestling world is unfortunately processing a tragedy right now as TMZ is reporting that Andy Williams, known as The Butcher in AEW, passed away on Saturday after he suffered a medical emergency in a tag team match at an event in Pennsylvania.
The Butcher teamed up with The Blade to face TME at the event which was put on by Enjoy Wrestling. The company issued a statement noting that doctors on staff tended to Andy immediately and administered CPR until an ambulance arrived. It was also noted that everyone was sent home.
Andy collapsed at the end of his match this evening.
Our doctors on staff tended to him immediately, administering CPR until the ambulance arrived.
We sent everyone home and are at the hospital now waiting for more information.
Thanks to everyone who helped and has reached out https://t.co/A2rnCnOOgR
— Enjoy Wrestling (@EnjoyWrestle) September 6, 2026
Andy Williams was also one of the founding members of the band Every Time I Die and remained a member of the band until the group broke up in 2022. He was 48 years old at the time of his passing.
Williams first started making appearances on the independent circuit in 2015, and went on to make his AEW debut alongside The Blade in 2019. It was reported back in June that The Butcher and The Blade’s contracts with All Elite Wrestling had expired.
Our condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. May he rest in peace.