Enjoy Wrestling has released a statement on the death of Andy Williams, who wrestled as The Butcher. He was 48.
Kurt Hackimer, co-owner of the promotion, said on-site doctors assessed Williams’ symptoms as consistent with a cardiac event. The official cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy. The statement was originally provided to Ricky Sayer of KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh.
Hackimer detailed the timeline from Williams’ collapse after his match to his transport to Allegheny General Hospital.
“Andy collapsed at ringside after his match on Saturday and hit his head on the floor. We carried him to the side where he was attended to by the two doctors we have on staff.
I called for an ambulance. At this time, he was conscious but unresponsive. His condition worsened quickly and his pulse faded. Called 911 again to provide an update and were informed that the police were about to arrive.
We ended the event and asked the audience to leave. Doctors administered CPR and utilized an AED provided by the police until the ambulance arrived.
He was taken to Allegheny General Hospital at around 9:45PM and we were informed of his passing by his tag team partner, Jesse Guilleman, shortly after midnight.
Medics on site indicated that the symptoms were consistent with a cardiac event, but we were told that the cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy.
Thank you,
Kurt Hackimer
Enjoy Wrestling Co-Owner”
Ricky Sayer @RickyReports Follow Hackimer was informed Williams died… Show more 1:39 AM · Sep 7, 2026
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Williams’ passing following the medical emergency, but no official cause of death has been announced.
Williams co-founded and played guitar in Every Time I Die, a band formed in Buffalo in 1998 that broke up in 2022. He also built a successful career in pro wrestling and debuted in AEW in 2019 alongside The Blade. The two remained with the company until their contracts expired in June.