Professional wrestler 'The Butcher' collapses during show at Mr. Smalls Theatre

A pro wrestler was rushed to a hospital from an event in the Pittsburgh area on Saturday. He later died.

Pittsburgh professional wrestling league Enjoy Wrestling said that former AEW star Andy Williams, who performs as the Butcher, collapsed at the end of his match on Saturday night during an event at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale.

The league says doctors and staff tended to Williams immediately, including administering CPR until medics arrived.

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

On Sunday morning, AEW confirmed Williams’ death. He was 48.

All Elite Wrestling is saddened to learn of the passing of Andy Williams, aka The Butcher. A trailblazing musician with ETID and Atomic Rule, Williams made a successful transition into the world of professional wrestling and was incredibly respected by his peers both in and out… pic.twitter.com/FZ5WhSGsFl
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 6, 2026

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirms Andrews was pronounced dead at 9:43 p.m. The cause and manner of death have not been released.

Millvale police are investigating, the coroner’s office says.

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