Andy Williams Was In Talks For Backstage AEW Role Before Death
Tony Khan said Williams had met with AEW staff in August about continuing with the promotion in a backstage role.
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, All Elite Wrestling honored the late Andy Williams during an episode of AEW Collision, opening with a 10-bell salute for the 48-year-old who passed away on September 5.
- Best known to fans as "The Butcher," Williams joined All Elite Wrestling's roster during its 2019 inaugural year and served as guitarist for metalcore band Every Time I Die outside the ring.
- Before his death, Williams discussed transitioning into a non-wrestling role with the promotion. AEW owner Tony Khan stated, "I was interested in Andy continuing here out of the ring" after August meetings.
- Wrestlers shared heartfelt tributes throughout the week, describing Williams as a leader and beloved figure. Kyle O'Reilly stated, "Andy was a beacon of light in our locker room" and could always be relied upon.
- Tributes continued across All Elite Wrestling programming throughout the week, celebrating Williams' contributions both inside and outside the ring as a passionate performer and beloved friend to the locker room.
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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 […]
"The Butcher" Andy Williams Had Talks With AEW About Future Backstage Role Before His Death
Tony Khan has revealed that “The Butcher” Andy Williams had been in talks with AEW about potentially transitioning into a backstage role prior to his passing. Ahead of the September 12 edition of AEW Collision, Khan appeared on social media and discussed the company’s planned tributes to Williams, who passed away on September 5 at […]
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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