CM Punk, Paige, Nyla Rose & More Pay Tribute To The Butcher

The wrestling world continues to react to the untimely passing of Andy “The Butcher” Williams on Sunday with CM Punk, Paige, Nyla Rose & more reacting online. As noted, the AEW alumnus passed away on Saturday night after he collapsed at an independent show and was rushed to the hospital. He was just 48 years old.

The Butcher has received tributes from a host of wrestling personalities as well as a statement from AEW about his passing. A number of other wrestlers have come out since to remember him including Punk, Paige, Rose, Kip Sabian, William Regal and more. GCW, OVW, and C4 Wrestling also posted to pay homage to him. You can see those reactions and more below:

CM Punk IG story remembering Andy Williams aka The Butcher.
Rest In Peace ❤️‍🩹 pic.twitter.com/Q9Jc2g16L6

— Teffo (@Teffo_01) September 6, 2026

The actual best of us all. This world is a much darker place now. I love you Andy pic.twitter.com/e71LTcg8bE

— Kip Sabian 🏴‍☠️ (@TheKipSabian) September 6, 2026

One of the most unexpected friendships I’ve ever had… Andy was genuine! Thoughtful, brutal, loving, and funny as hell! We should all try to be like the butcher but he was truly a 1 of 1
Love ya Butch 🖤 pic.twitter.com/wbo02gMnSh

— Rizz Khalifa💋 (@NylaRoseBeast) September 6, 2026

I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Andy Williams. I enjoyed the time we spent together talking music and old wrestling. A lovely man. Rest well.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) September 6, 2026

RIP Andy Williams, awful news to see this morning 😔 one of the best human beings.. Feel so lucky to have known you. Rest in power my friend 🖤

— SARAYA (@Saraya) September 6, 2026

🔪 Rest easy Andy. A stand up man and a good brother. Still have the Prince pin you gave me

— Ricky Saints (@starkmanjones) September 6, 2026

Rip Andy Williams

A brother and friend to so many. The worlds of music & wrestling have lost an irreplaceable member of its family

Andy competed on several gcw events, but will forever have a special place in GCW history as part of the Spring Break 1 card

He will be missed pic.twitter.com/x2cXsHHYHP

— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) September 6, 2026

I don’t have the words right now. I can’t stop crying.

Gabby & I love you forever, Andy.

— Bear Bronson (@bearbronsonBC) September 6, 2026

Had this dvd in high school

A lot of memories from growing up ETID was playing in the background

Andy forever will be the fn man
RIP brotha
We all miss and love ya pic.twitter.com/NkNHSUt1rq

— Mance Warner (@ManceWarner) September 6, 2026

So kind.
So wonderful.
Such a beautiful human.

I will always cherish our friendship.

Butcher forever ❤️

— Abadon_X (@abadon_x13) September 6, 2026

Andy was THE man. Everyone loved him. He was one of the most interesting, funny and genuine people I’ve ever met. He would often lead some of the funniest conversations I’ve ever been in with the locker room. Gonna miss you Butch pic.twitter.com/PAnsVZcPf9

— John Silver (@SilverNumber1) September 6, 2026

There is little I can add to the outpouring of emotion, memories, and condolences today.

Andy was just a really great dude. A positive presence that made me smile every time he was up here.

There are so many people out their hurting today. My thoughts and support are with… pic.twitter.com/K0DSz41ctV

— C*4 🍁 (@C4Wrestling) September 6, 2026

A uniquely brilliant presence across both the squared circle and the heavy music scene, his unmatched energy and creativity will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family, friends, and fans worldwide. Rest in peace, Butcher. pic.twitter.com/FNdQo1x3Xk

— OVW Wrestling (@ovwrestling) September 6, 2026

Rest in peace sweet man ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iNn5yv5Lns

— Danhausen (@DanhausenAD) September 6, 2026

RIP Andy ❤️ https://t.co/1gElJCgs5q

— HYAN ハイアン (@_thehyan) September 6, 2026

Absolutely gutted. Thank you for everything Andy. You were an absolute gem of a human being, and nothing short of wonderful toward me always. We were just on a show together recently and got to catch up, you texted me and bear the other day about scary movies, and we were so… pic.twitter.com/73lcfqDi6o

— Gabby Forza🔺 (@the_gnomie) September 6, 2026

Andy, like many of us, was one of my favorite people I had the pleasure of becoming friends with. Two years back I told Andy I really liked the jacket he was wearing. He pulled up the website, but they were no longer selling it. He then told me to try it on, and after I did he…

— Vincent (@NoNamexVincent) September 6, 2026