Andy Williams, known as The Butcher in AEW and as a founding member of the metalcore band Every Time I Die, collapsed during an independent wrestling event in Pennsylvania, according to multiple reports. Williams required emergency medical attention after a tag team match Saturday evening at Mr. Small’s Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, during an Enjoy Wrestling five-year anniversary show.
Medical Emergency at Enjoy Wrestling in Millvale
Williams and his tag team partner Jesse Guilmette, known as The Blade, were competing against TME for the tag team championship when the medical emergency occurred. According to eyewitness accounts detailed by POST Wrestling, Williams’s legs buckled near the end of the match and he fell to the floor. Guilmette attempted to assist him up and signaled for help before Williams collapsed a second time and lost consciousness.
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Ringside paramedics and on-site medical staff responded immediately, performing chest compressions, applying ice, and utilizing an automated external defibrillator (AED) before transporting Williams via ambulance to Allegheny General Hospital, according to Fightful. Enjoy Wrestling canceled the remainder of the event following the incident.
Official Statements and Community Response
Enjoy Wrestling released a public statement regarding the incident on social media. “Andy collapsed at the end of his match this evening,” the promotion stated. “Our doctors on staff tended to him immediately, administering CPR until the ambulance arrived. We sent everyone home and are at the hospital now waiting for more information. Thanks to everyone who helped and has reached out.”
Wrestling colleagues and former bandmates shared reactions online following the event. Jordan Buckley, Williams’s former bandmate in Every Time I Die, posted a message on X asking for prayers. Fans and attendees at the venue also assisted venue staff and paramedics by clearing pathways and following emergency instructions.
Career Background in Wrestling and Music
Williams, 48, has maintained a dual career in heavy metal and professional wrestling. He co-founded Every Time I Die, performing as a guitarist until the band disbanded in 2021, and later was active with the musical group Atomic Rule in 2026. In professional wrestling, Williams wrestled for AEW from November 2019 through 2024 alongside Guilmette in the promotion’s tag team division. Following the expiration of their AEW contracts, the duo has continued teaming together across the independent wrestling circuit.