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AEW pays classy tribute to The Butcher

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AI Story Summary

What happened?

AEW used the Sept. 12, 2026 live episode of Collision to honor the late Andy Williams, known to wrestling fans as The Butcher, following his death the previous Sunday. The tribute included a ten-bell salute, wrestlers sharing memories, and a closing video montage set to “Map Change” by Williams’ band Every Time I Die.

Key Takeaways

  • AEW dedicated the live Collision episode to celebrating Andy Williams’ life and legacy.
  • The show opened with a ten-bell salute for The Butcher.
  • Several AEW personalities appeared in tribute packages sharing memories of Williams.
  • The episode closed with a career montage set to music from Williams’ band Every Time I Die.
  • The tone of the tribute was described as respectful and heartfelt.

AI Timeline

Previous Sunday

Andy Williams, known in AEW as The Butcher, died.

Collision opens

AEW began the Sept. 12 live episode with a ten-bell salute.

During the broadcast

Wrestlers and AEW personalities shared memories and spoke about Williams in tribute packages.

Closing segment

AEW aired a video montage of The Butcher’s career set to “Map Change” by Every Time I Die.

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Timeline

Sep 13, 3:30 AM

AEW pays classy tribute to The Butcher

Cageside Seats • AEW

Saturday night was bittersweet on the live episode of AEW Collision (Sep. 12, 2026). After “The Butcher” Andy Williams sadly died last Sunday, this show was to celebrate and honor his life. AEW crafted a classy tribute with wrestlers sharing fond memories and speaking highly of the man known as The Butcher. The best part was the closing video montage of The Butcher’s career to the tune of “Map Change” from his band Every Time I Die. The Butcher will never, ever be forgotten. We love you, Andy. We miss you. We always will. And we will honor your life and legacy every single day. "The dusk is so much clearer than the dawn had ever been." We love you, Andy. pic.twitter.com/lxdQ8vxAwf — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 13, 2026 The evening opened with a ten-bell salute. We love you, Andy. pic.twitter.com/AgXustnZYW — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 13, 2026 The first comment package came from Brody King, Colt Cabana, Justin Roberts, Penelope Ford, Jeff Jarrett, and Kip Sa

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