What happened
The September 12 episode of AEW Collision opened with a tribute to Andy “The Butcher” Williams, who passed away on September 5, according to Fightful.
Fightful reported that the show began with a ten-bell salute for Williams, followed by a video package featuring multiple AEW personalities paying tribute to him.
Both Fightful and 411Mania reported that Brody King, Colt Cabana, Penelope Ford, Jeff Jarrett and Kip Sabian were among those who took part in the tribute, with Fightful also naming ring announcer Justin Roberts as a participant.
What we know
Andy Williams, known in AEW as The Butcher, died on September 5, as reported by Fightful.
AEW Collision dedicated its broadcast that week to his memory, opening with a ten-bell salute before airing a tribute video package, per Fightful.
The named wrestlers and personnel who appeared in or contributed to the tribute include Brody King, Colt Cabana, Justin Roberts, Penelope Ford, Jeff Jarrett and Kip Sabian, according to Fightful’s report.
What is not confirmed
The supplied reports do not specify a cause of death for Williams.
Full details of what each individual said during the video package tribute were not included in the available summaries.
Why it matters
Andy “The Butcher” Williams was a member of AEW’s roster, and his passing prompted an on-air tribute from the promotion involving several of its wrestlers and staff, underscoring the impact of his loss within the AEW locker room.
