The Butcher was the wrestling persona of Andrew J. Williams, a Buffalo-born professional wrestler and musician. Williams began his in-ring career in 2016 and became best known for his run in All Elite Wrestling as one half of The Butcher and The Blade. He also competed for Ring of Honor and on the independent circuit while maintaining a music career that included more than two decades as a guitarist for Every Time I Die and later Atomic Rule. Williams died at age 48 on September 5, 2026, after collapsing following a match at an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania.