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Andy Williams Was In Talks For Backstage AEW Role Before Death
Tony Khan said AEW had met with Williams in August about backstage work before his death at 48.
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, All Elite Wrestling aired a tribute to "The Butcher" Andy Williams on AEW Collision, where Tony Khan revealed Williams had discussed backstage roles with the promotion shortly before his death.
- Williams passed away on September 5 at 48 years old; AEW honored his legacy on the September 12 edition of AEW Collision, celebrating his career as a wrestler and musician.
- During meetings with AEW staff a few weeks ago, Williams stated, "I don't think I'm gonna be able to wrestle forever," while proposing ways to contribute backstage.
- Wrestling in AEW as "The Butcher," Williams performed alongside The Blade and The Bunny, also known as Allie, while serving as guitarist for the band Every Time I Die.
- Tony Khan expressed interest in continuing Williams' involvement with AEW outside the ring before his sudden passing, with the Collision tribute honoring his contributions to wrestling and music.
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Andy Williams Was In Talks For Backstage AEW Role Before Death
Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams was looking forward to a future working behind the scenes in All Elite Wrestling before his sudden passing. Williams, who wrestled for years in AEW, died in September 2026, hours after collapsing at an indie wrestling event. He was 48 years old. Speaking ahead of AEW Collision, which served as a […]
Tony Khan Reveals The Butcher Was In Talks For Backstage AEW Role Before His Death
AEW President and CEO Tony Khan participated in a live stream where he discussed various topics. One of the highlights was his mention of Andy “The Butcher” Williams, who has been in talks with his team about how he could contribute to the company in a non-wrestling capacity. Khan expressed his interest in having The […]
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