Pro wrestler Andrew Williams, former AEW star who also went by “The Butcher,” died Saturday after collapsing during a match at Mr. Smalls Theater in Millvale.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Williams, 48, was found unresponsive at the venue.
He was transported to a hospital where he died. Millvale police are investigating.
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
Williams collapsed at the end of his match, Enjoy Wrestling posted on its social media page.
Medical staff tended to him immediately and administered CPR until an ambulance arrived, promotion officials said.
Williams was part of All-Elite Wrestling and wrestled with his longtime tag team partner, “The Blade,” Jesse Guilmette. He was also in a heavy metal band called Every Time I Die.
AEW stars and others in the pro wrestling world posted condolences and shared memories of Williams online.
Many of them can be seen on AEW’s website.