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Former AEW Star Andy "The Butcher" Williams Dead at 48
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- Andy "The Butcher" Williams, a former AEW wrestler, passed away at age 48 after collapsing during a match for Enjoy Wrestling in Pittsburgh on Saturday night; he was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
- Enjoy Wrestling's onsite medical team administered CPR immediately, and the event was canceled following the incident involving Williams and his tag partner, The Blade.
- Williams and The Blade were notable figures in AEW's early tag team division, debuting in 2019 and competing against top teams, but they left AEW in June 2024 after reduced usage.
- Beyond wrestling, Williams was a longtime rhythm guitarist for the heavy metal band Every Time I Die, contributing over 20 years to the music scene.
- The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, and condolences have been extended by wrestling organizations and colleagues.
