Mike Bailey discusses AEW tribute to Andy "The Butcher" Williams

On September 12, 2026, AEW dedicated an episode of "Collision" to Andy "The Butcher" Williams, who passed away a week earlier at 48. The show ended with a tribute music video and the AEW roster gathering on stage to honor him. Wrestler Mike Bailey, who competed against Jon Moxley that night, reflected on the emotional moment during his YouTube vlog, emphasizing the sense of community within wrestling during such tragedies. Williams, who had been with AEW for nearly seven years, had ideas to merge wrestling and music before his death.

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