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Pro Wrestler Andy Williams Death

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Andy Williams, the pro wrestler known as The Butcher who performed in several promotions including All Elite Wrestling (AEW), died after suffering a medical emergency during a show.

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Williams was a guitarist for Every Time I Die from 1998 until the band broke up in 2022.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 6 Sepwording from Fox News

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New York Post7 Sep

A recording of 911 dispatch audio obtained by TMZ reveals that pro-wrestler Andy "The Butcher" Williams, 48, hit his head on a ringpost during a match in Pennsylvania before he died on Friday night. The incident occurred at Mr. Small's Theatre in Millvale, Pa., where Williams was participating in a tag team match with Jesse "The Blade" Guilmette. According to the recording, emergency operators requested lifting…

Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams hit his head in the ring before dying: 911 dispatch audio →2 articles from New York Post on this story
Fox News6 Sep

Andy Williams, a 48-year-old professional wrestler known as The Butcher, died after collapsing during a match at Mr. Smalls Theater in Millvale, Pennsylvania on Friday night. No cause of death was reported. Williams performed in several promotions including All Elite Wrestling and had a successful wrestling career with his tag team partner Jesse Guilmette, also known as The Blade. He is also notable for being a…

Pro wrestler Andy Williams, who performed as The Butcher, dead at 48 →
NBC News6 Sep

Andrew Williams, the rhythm guitarist for Every Time I Die and professional wrestler known as "The Butcher," has died at the age of 48. He collapsed during an independent wrestling show in Millvale, Pennsylvania on Saturday night and was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Williams, who played with Every Time I Die from 1998 to 2022 and recently formed a new band called Atomic Rule, had pursued two…

Andrew Williams, Every Time I Die guitarist known to wrestling fans as ‘The Butcher,’ dies →

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Pro wrestler Andy Williams, who performed as The Butcher, dead at 48 Fox News · stated as fact

Pro-wrestler Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams collapses in ring, dies at 48 New York Post · stated as fact

Andrew Williams, Every Time I Die guitarist known to wrestling fans as ‘The Butcher,’ dies NBC News · stated as fact

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  1. 6 Sep

    Andy Williams, the pro wrestler known as The Butcher who performed in several promotions including All Elite Wrestling (AEW), died after suffering a medical emergency during a show.

    3 outlets · Fox News

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Where to start Andrew Williams, Every Time I Die guitarist known to wrestling fans as ‘The Butcher,’ dies NBC News

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  • 7 Sep Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams hit his head in the ring before dying: 911 dispatch audioA recording of 911 dispatch audio obtained by TMZ reveals that pro-wrestler Andy "The Butcher" Williams, 48, hit his head on a ringpost during a match in Pennsylvania before he died on Friday night. The incident occurred at Mr. Small's Theatre in Millvale, Pa., where Williams was participating in a tag team match with Jesse "The Blade" Guilmette. According to the recording, emergency operators requested lifting…New York Post
  • 6 Sep Andrew Williams, Every Time I Die guitarist known to wrestling fans as ‘The Butcher,’ diesAndrew Williams, the rhythm guitarist for Every Time I Die and professional wrestler known as "The Butcher," has died at the age of 48. He collapsed during an independent wrestling show in Millvale, Pennsylvania on Saturday night and was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Williams, who played with Every Time I Die from 1998 to 2022 and recently formed a new band called Atomic Rule, had pursued two…NBC News
  • 6 Sep Pro-wrestler Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams collapses in ring, dies at 48Andy "The Butcher" Williams, a 48-year-old professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling, collapsed in the ring during a match at Mr. Small's Theater in Millvale, Pa., and died soon after being rushed to the hospital. According to eyewitness Rich Fann, Williams had been showing signs of distress before collapsing, including being "wobbly" on his feet. The cause of death has not yet been determined. Williams was…New York Post
  • 6 Sep Pro wrestler Andy Williams, who performed as The Butcher, dead at 48Andy Williams, a 48-year-old professional wrestler known as The Butcher, died after collapsing during a match at Mr. Smalls Theater in Millvale, Pennsylvania on Friday night. No cause of death was reported. Williams performed in several promotions including All Elite Wrestling and had a successful wrestling career with his tag team partner Jesse Guilmette, also known as The Blade. He is also notable for being a…Fox News

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