Andy “The Butcher” Williams was looking toward the future just hours before his sudden death … hyping new music, an upcoming tour and major plans for his band.
The AEW star and Atomic Rule guitarist appeared in a video posted Saturday to the band’s social media account … telling fans the group had just wrapped a productive week writing and recording demos in Pittsburgh.
Andy was clearly fired up about what they’d cooked up … showing off the band’s setup and gear before declaring Atomic Rule was coming to “smash” fans.
He also plugged the band’s upcoming stint on GWAR’s tour in November and December … saying they’d be hitting the West Coast and teasing there was “a lot of stuff” the group still couldn’t announce.
The clip is especially heartbreaking in hindsight … because, as we reported, Williams died later Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during a wrestling match in Pennsylvania.
The 48-year-old collapsed at the end of a tag team match at Mr. Small’s Theater in Millvale. Dispatch audio reveals a male wrestler “hit his head” during a match — doctors rushed to his aid and performed CPR before he was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he later died.
AEW remembered Williams as both a trailblazing musician and respected wrestler … offering condolences to his family, friends and fans.
One of Andy’s final messages to fans was all about what was coming next.
