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Malakai Black pays tribute to late wrestling friend Andy 'The Butcher' Williams

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:53 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Malakai Black pays tribute to late wrestling friend Andy 'The Butcher' Williams

Summary

Malakai Black, former WWE and AEW star, delivered an emotional tribute to his late friend Andy 'The Butcher' Williams on September 20, 2026. Black recounted the profound impact Williams had on his life, recalling cherished moments shared and the shock of learning about Williams' unexpected death on September 5 after a medical emergency. Black expressed his desire to embody Williams' qualities, emphasizing the wrestler's kindness and support for others. Following his tribute, Black successfully competed in a title match at PROGRESS Wrestling in England, where he managed to channel his grief into his performance.

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Key Details

•Malakai Black honored Andy Williams on September 20, 2026.
•Williams passed away unexpectedly on September 5.
•Black learned about Williams' death while in England for a match.
•He described Williams as a unique and supportive friend.
•Black won a title match at PROGRESS Wrestling after the tribute.

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7:53 PMWrestling Inc — Ex-WWE Star Malakai Black Pays Emotional Tribute To Late Andy 'The Butcher' Williams

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Former WWE and AEW star Malakai Black gets emotional while talking about his late friend Andy Williams, whom wrestling fans knew as The Butcher.
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