Agent Confirms The Butcher Had Talks With Tony Khan About Promotions & More

Wrestling agent Steve Kaye has confirmed Tony Khan’s story about being in talks with Andy “The Butcher” Williams about some ideas beyond the ring. Last night’s episode of AEW Collision included multiple tributes to Williams, who passed away last weekend at the age of 48.

Tony Khan shared during a live video on Twitter before the show that he had been in discussions with Williams about how he could help out backstage as well as promotions for AEW. Kaye, who is the founder of Paradigm Talent Group, confirmed Khan’s story on Twitter and noted that he was there for those talks.

Kaye wrote:

“This story is absolutely accurate as I sat in these meetings w/Andy. My hope is that some of Andy’s ideas that were presented one day come to fruition as fans and talent alike would love to see what he had in mind. I appreciate @TonyKhan being receptive to the ideas Andy had.”

In addition to the many tributes shared by AEW talent, Daniel Garcia won a battle royale dedicated to The Butcher and received $100,000 to donate in his name, which went to MusiCares.

This story is absolutely accurate as I sat in these meetings w/Andy. My hope is that some of Andy’s ideas that were presented one day come to fruition as fans and talent alike would love to see what he had in mind. I appreciate @TonyKhan being receptive to the ideas Andy had. https://t.co/hEP89lvbNt

— Steve Kaye (@StevenMKaye) September 13, 2026