Jim Ross and AEW Pay Tribute to The Late Andy The Butcher Williams
- Williams suffered a medical emergency during a match at an Enjoy Wrestling show just outside of Pittsburgh at Mr.
- During a recent broadcast of AEW Dynamite, the promotion opened with a graphic honoring Williams, who competed for both All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor during his...
- Tony Schiavone led the broadcast tributes, describing Williams as a close friend and exceptional person.
Williams suffered a medical emergency during a match at an Enjoy Wrestling show just outside of Pittsburgh at Mr. Small’s Theater in Millvale, Pennsylvania, according to coverage from F4WOnline and TMZ via the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
AEW Pays Tribute Following Sudden Medical Emergency
A Graphic Opens AEW Dynamite for a Fallen Star
During a recent broadcast of AEW Dynamite, the promotion opened with a graphic honoring Williams, who competed for both All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor during his in-ring career.
Tony Schiavone and Taz Recall ‘Big Butch’
Tony Schiavone led the broadcast tributes, describing Williams as a close friend and exceptional person. He was a great musician and he was a great human being.
He is certainly going to be missed.
Taz shared his own memories on air, recalling the wrestler as Big Butch
and noting that he made people feel great in every interaction.
Excalibur Shares an Emotional On-Air Farewell
Meanwhile, commentator Excalibur became emotional while discussing Williams, pointing out that his imposing physical presence contrasted sharply with his actual demeanor. Andy was the most thoughtful, creative, warm, and supportive person that you could ever wish for.
Peers Remember a Generous Colleague and Musician
Wrestling peers across the industry also shared memories and condolences online following the confirmation of his passing by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Wrestler Kyle Fletcher detailed a locker room conversation where Williams emphasized the importance of having a life outside of wrestling and finding self-love, writing on social media that he aspired to be as cool as Williams.
Vincent of The Righteous recalled a story about Williams generously gifting him a jacket after a casual compliment, describing him as funny, generous, and one of a kind. Will Washington of AEW shared an anecdote about meeting fans who discovered professional wrestling entirely through Williams’s social media posts after Every Time I Die broke up, noting that Williams always appreciated hearing how his dual careers intersected. Athena and other notable talents, including CM Punk, Nyla Rose, and Carlie Bravo, also posted tributes online, remembering Williams as a genuine, 1-of-1 talent who bridged the worlds of rock music and professional wrestling.