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Tony Khan honors late AEW star Andy 'The Butcher' Williams

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:34 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Tony Khan honors late AEW star Andy 'The Butcher' Williams

Summary

Tony Khan expressed his condolences for former AEW star Andy 'The Butcher' Williams, who died on September 5. Khan highlighted their recent meetings about merging Williams' music career with wrestling, emphasizing his longstanding contributions to AEW. The company hosted a tribute show on September 12, featuring a main event where Daniel Garcia won a battle royal in Williams' honor. AEW officials and colleagues remembered Williams as a talented and kind figure both in wrestling and music.

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Key Details

•Andy Williams passed away after a medical emergency on September 5.
•AEW held a tribute show on September 12 to honor Williams.
•Khan and Williams had discussed combining wrestling and music before his death.
•Daniel Garcia won a battle royal at the tribute show, donating the prize to charity.
•Williams was known for his role in AEW and as a member of Every Time I Die.

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AEW CEO Tony Khan reveals that he and the late Andy 'The Butcher' Williams had recently met to discuss the idea of bridging his music with wrestling.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Ella Jay)

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