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With the sad confirmation of his passing, many in the pro wrestling world have taken to social media to pay tribute to The Butcher, Andy Williams:
To know Andy Williams was a real treat.
— Skyzz (@TheJohnSkyler) September 6, 2026
Kind hearted. Always made you laugh….even if it meant laughing at himself.
He will be incredibly missed by all.
My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to his loved ones. ????????
Rest well sir pic.twitter.com/OItbcEhjaw
— The A.J Styles Show (@theajstylesshow) September 6, 2026
Damn
— Royce Isaacs • ロイスアイザックス (@RoyceIsaacs) September 6, 2026
RIP to a real one
Huge loss to the community, one of the few every single person was happy to see, always
RIP Andy Williams
Love you butch.
— Stu Grayson (@stu_dos) September 6, 2026
For ever.
My man, I will miss you! Just heartbreaking! pic.twitter.com/fCbd7J4Qb6
— Tom (@TomPestock) September 6, 2026
I just saw Andy and Pepper at an XICW show last month. We haven't seen each other in years and we were able to have a great discussion. He was such a genuine guy. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends ❤️. Gone way too soon.
— Rohit Raju (@TheRohitRaju) September 6, 2026
What a awesome & creative man this was. His body of work as a musician & pro wrestler is so cool! Purely such a talented person. But as you are all reading so many people who knew Andy they are telling you what a great person he was & such a gentle soul. That’s all very true. A… pic.twitter.com/zVGSnFFanK
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) September 6, 2026
Love you Andy.
— Matt & Nick Jackson (@youngbucks) September 6, 2026
I don’t have the words right now. I can’t stop crying.
— Bear Bronson (@bearbronsonBC) September 6, 2026
Gabby & I love you forever, Andy.
Sad loss of a good brother. RIP Butcher! pic.twitter.com/ruvXd09Vf6
— Mark Henry (@TheMarkHenry) September 6, 2026
Andy ruled. He was always so much fun to talk to and be around. He even snapped this picture with me, not for me, but for a coworker of mine. Every Time I Die was his favorite band, and I said “lets flip him off”and he said “Of Course”
— WARHORSE (@JPWARHORSE) September 6, 2026
RIP Butcher, you will be missed so much pic.twitter.com/9ALC3CGlVb
Andy…Big Butch…Imma miss giving you those hugs, with us just giving each other endless compliments…you were the f’n coolest ????????????
— Capt. Shawn Dean (@ShawnDean773) September 6, 2026
Condolences to the family and loved ones pic.twitter.com/CfyQSe590J
RIP Andy Williams.
— ????Joey Conway???? (@JoeyConway_) September 6, 2026
His music changed my life. His wrestling entertained me. But the stories my friends tell about the kind of person he was are what stand out most today.
I’m so sorry for everyone hurting across the many communities he touched.
Rest in Peace Andy Williams.
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) September 6, 2026
❤️????????
— Colt Cabana???? (@ColtCabana) September 6, 2026
Rest well Andy Williams ????
— The ???????????? (@DiamanteLAX) September 6, 2026
Sending prayers to @andycomplains ????????❤️????????❤️????????❤️
— Jeff Cobb (@RealJeffCobb) September 6, 2026
Andy was the coolest person I’ve ever known. He was also the kindest person I’ve ever known. He truly lived life to the fullest extent. I’m going to miss you so much https://t.co/jTQEB53ivV
— Alex Reynolds (@YTAlexReynolds) September 6, 2026
Just extremely awful news to wake up to. You were always so kind and I truly do miss talking and exchanging food recipes.
— Athena is ROH & All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) September 6, 2026
Rip Butcher
My condolences to all friends and family.
One of the most unexpected friendships I’ve ever had… Andy was genuine! Thoughtful, brutal, loving, and funny as hell! We should all try to be like the butcher but he was truly a 1 of 1
— Rizz Khalifa???? (@NylaRoseBeast) September 6, 2026
Love ya Butch ???? pic.twitter.com/wbo02gMnSh
The actual best of us all. This world is a much darker place now. I love you Andy pic.twitter.com/e71LTcg8bE
— Kip Sabian ????☠️ (@TheKipSabian) September 6, 2026
My heart is broken this morning hearing about my friend Andy.
— Amanda (@MandaLHuber) September 6, 2026
One of the sweetest people you’d ever meet. There’s something that always felt like back home when talking to him. Maybe it was the WNY accent but I think it was just who he was. Any time we’d end up sitting with each…
Andy was one of the kindest people I have ever met. He just radiated LOVE: for his people, animals, everyone.
— EVIL UNO of DARK ORDER ???????? (@EvilUno) September 6, 2026
My fondest memories of him are when he had a room full of friends holding on to his every word. He was an incredible storyteller and a beautiful person.
RIP my friend pic.twitter.com/8tmZGPcHkz
Andy was an incredible person to be around. He had permanent aux privileges because his taste in music was impeccable.
— King (@LexisKingWWE) September 6, 2026
He always knew what song to play and when!
IYKYK
Rest in Peace to an amazing human being ????
Ain't no way man... ????????????
— Amazing Red (@AmazingRed_iOD) September 6, 2026
We were literally just chatting about life and wrestling hours ago! #ripButcher ????
(My condolences to the family)
I didn’t know Andy’s condition last night. I held off from texting assuming he was getting bombarded. Learned of his passing, and I am just sick with devastation. We bonded years ago over music, and became close through wrestling. A better dude, you won’t find. Godspeed my friend pic.twitter.com/QM7wshp7KR
— ???? Frankie Kazarian ???? (@FrankieKazarian) September 6, 2026
Gutted to hear about the passing of The Butcher, Andy Williams.
— Jeff Jones (@JeffreyBJones) September 6, 2026
From the first time you met him, you quickly realized that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
He looked like a monster, but was really one of the sweetest & funniest dudes ever.
We’ll miss you Big Man! pic.twitter.com/oCjGBJ4iDt
Just waking up to the new of Andy Williams. I only had a couple of correspondence with him. This is terrible. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. My heart goes out to all of you.
— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) September 6, 2026
RIP Andy Williams ❤️
— maya world (@MayaWorldd) September 6, 2026
RIP Andy Williams. ????????
— Richard Holliday (@MostMarketable) September 6, 2026
We are devastated to announce the passing of PRODUCE Fighter and legendary guitarist Andy Williams. He was 48 years old.
— PRODUCE WRESTLING (@PRODUCENYC) September 6, 2026
A giant of both the squared circle and the stage, Andy was not your typical musical artist turned professional wrestler. He was a true polymath and student of… pic.twitter.com/zJNTGBzt86
Rest In Peace Andy Williams aka The Butcher. Sweetheart of a guy. This sucks. My thoughts go out to his family... pic.twitter.com/JT0p54mHEs
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) September 6, 2026
The western ny wrestling family will mourn another devastating loss today
— brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) September 6, 2026
Not many were as universally loved as andy, he will be missed & remembered
Rest in peace and god bless you andy williams ????
Very sad to hear about the passing of “The Butcher” Andy Williams.
— QT Marshall (@QTMarshall) September 6, 2026
Some of my favorite memories in wrestling were with him. More importantly, he was an amazing guy and genuinely one of the nicest people you could ever meet!
Rest easy, Andy! pic.twitter.com/WIpyaw6zxn
For a man his size, with all the tattoos, you’d assume he’d be this monster. But in reality, Andy Williams was always such a kind person to Tay and me anytime we saw him.
— Sammy Guevara (@sammyguevara) September 6, 2026
Very sad day. RIP brother ????
I met andy williams @aew in 2020.
— MissyHyatt (@RealMissyHyatt) September 6, 2026
Nice guy. At 48 years old he was living his dream as a wrestler and heavy metal musician at the same time.
Sometimes its how much dreams you can fulfill in a short period of time,when most people are just day dreamers.
My condolences to his… pic.twitter.com/WbQmLKyazP
RIP Andy Williams, awful news to see this morning ???? one of the best human beings.. Feel so lucky to have known you. Rest in power my friend ????
— SARAYA (@Saraya) September 6, 2026
God Speed brother.
— The Murderhawk Monster Lance Archer (@LanceHoyt) September 6, 2026
Andy Williams aka The Butcher
RIP Andy Williams. I wasn’t lucky enough to know him well, but he was always super cool to me when we saw each other. I was mad at him when he shaved his head because his Butcher figure had long hair and became inaccurate.
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) September 6, 2026
— giancarlo (@yeahgiancarlo) September 6, 2026
Andy Williams was consistently in rooms full of cool and interesting people.
— Bryce Remsburg (@dabryceisright) September 6, 2026
And even so, Andy was consistently the most cool and interesting person in a room. Effortlessly.
He made you feel cool and interesting just by talking to you.
His smile could light up a stadium. ???? pic.twitter.com/rhBpiAH24N
Absolutely awful to hear about Andy Williams.
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) September 6, 2026
Awful news about someone who is respected and well liked by so many.
My thoughts and condolences to his friends and family ????❤️
Andy Williams was a musician and wrestler.
— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) September 6, 2026
He was one of the best people I ever met. Everytime we spoke I left the conversation better for it.
I’ll remember Andy for what he was. A dude with an enormous heart that could always put a smile on my face.
Rest in Peace brother.
♥️ pic.twitter.com/OHyhcDbJug
Saddened & shocked to hear about the passing of Andy Williams. Andy was a joy to work with - He was a kind, funny & deep individual who was an extremely talented musician & wrestler. My thoughts & prayers go out to all of Andy’s family, friends & fans. RIP brother. pic.twitter.com/BZBvBBadCr
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) September 6, 2026
Andy Williams was so smart and cultured that it made both his chosen careers all the more insane. He was the opposite of how he looked, we were lucky to know him. pic.twitter.com/mbC3bd3l9N
— RJ City (@RJCity1) September 6, 2026
I’m broken this morning. We’ve repped Andy for about a year and a half and Andy and I spent hours upon hours on the phone in that time, talking life outside and after the ring. He had wonderful ideas and business plans, and he consistently impressed me with his creativity.
— Steve Kaye (@StevenMKaye) September 6, 2026
He became a very good friend in the time we’ve worked together. Every phone call ended with him reminding me to take care of myself and give myself some grace. So today, I pray that Andy receives that same grace as he crosses to the next stage.
— Steve Kaye (@StevenMKaye) September 6, 2026
Life is seldom fair, and losing one of the good ones will never cease being the worst feelings in the world . I’ll miss you a ton, Andy. I will miss our marathon phone calls and I promise, that I won’t let your ideas fall by the wayside, and your memory will always be a blessing.
— Steve Kaye (@StevenMKaye) September 6, 2026
Andy Williams ???? Thank you for always being so kind. This one stings. Praying for his family and loved ones. God Bless you brother see you in the other side ????????????
— KC Navarro (@KCwrestles) September 6, 2026
Unbelievable. Andy Williams aka The Butcher has sadly passed away! RIP and may your memory be ever eternal! ???? pic.twitter.com/ugliSOYxcN
— Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) September 6, 2026
If everyone were more like Andy Williams the world would be a better place. RIP to one of the best. pic.twitter.com/tu62TzS43r
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) September 6, 2026
Rest in peace Andy Williams …????????
— PARKER BOUDREAUX (@TheParkerB_) September 6, 2026
Andy was a gentle & kind mountain of a man.
— Viper Perabo ???????????????? (@KingSerpentico) September 6, 2026
He looked like he could throw you through a wall (he could if he wanted!) but was so warmhearted & soft spoken.
I would affectionately call him father & we immediately bonded over our love of dogs.
He will be forever missed. pic.twitter.com/FVdzDA0C1S
I love you dude. Thanks for being my friend. I wish I was in Ohio right now so I could take a picture of the message you wrote on my white board in my room when you and Pep stayed at my house when I was in England or Japan or something. I never erased it. I will miss you. pic.twitter.com/Fohg3wRaRi
— RSP リッキー・シェーン・ペイジ (@RickeyShanePage) September 6, 2026
Heartbroken. RIP Andy. He was such a good dude. I’m in shock. https://t.co/fo8uNHOVk8
— Alex Abrahantes (@TheHypeManAlex) September 6, 2026
I AM WITHOUT WORDS THIS MORNING.
— BEEF (@BEEFTCB) September 6, 2026
I LOVE YOU ANDY.
BUTCHER FOREVER.
https://t.co/XjNi8hkIUV
— Pelle Primeau. (@primeau31) September 6, 2026
pour one out tonight for a real one
Andy ????????
— Mike Mansury (@mr_mansury) September 6, 2026
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