{
  "id": 6515481,
  "title": "Watch AEW's loving tribute to Andy \"The Butcher\" Williams on Dynamite",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/watch-aews-loving-tribute-to-andy-the-butcher-williams-on-dynamite",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T01:24:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-aews-loving-tribute-andy-012422186.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "September 9 saw an emotional taping of AEW's flagship show Dynamite. The show honored both Tanea Rebel Brooks, whose fight against ALS was supported, and Andy Williams, who passed away the previous day. Williams, known for his guitar skills with Buffalo-based metalcore band Every Time I Die, became a formidable wrestler as The Butcher, frequently collaborating with The Blade in intense tag team matches. He had been part of AEW since 2016.\n\nAnnouncers Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, and Taz paid tribute to Williams, all expressing their admiration for his character. Excalibur noted that \"there was nobody quite like Andy,\" before highlighting his talent, distinctive appearance, and his status as a beloved friend to everyone. Schiavone added that Williams was not only an exceptional musician but also a great human being, emphasizing that his absence would be keenly felt. Taz concluded the tribute by saying that Williams was \"just loved everywhere.\" The wrestler was 48 years old.",
  "summary": "Williams, who spent seven years with the company, passed away September 5.",
  "key_points": [
    "AEW honored Andy Williams and Tanea Rebel Brooks on Dynamite",
    "Williams was a guitarist for Every Time I Die and wrestler The Butcher",
    "Excalibur, Schiavone, and Taz praised Williams' character and talent"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The heartfelt tribute to Andy Williams on AEW's Dynamite underscores the lasting impact of his wrestling and musical legacy on the professional wrestling community and his colleagues.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}