Andy Williams (guitarist)

"The Butcher (wrestler)" redirects here. For the wrestler billed as the Butcher in WCW, see Brutus Beefcake. For the Canadian professional wrestler, see Abdullah the Butcher.

Andy Williams
Williams playing at With Full Force 2013
Williams playing at With Full Force 2013
Background information
Birth nameAndrew J. Williams
Born (1977-12-12) December 12, 1977 (age 46)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
OriginNorth Tonawanda, New York, U.S.[1]
GenresMetalcore, hardcore punk, Southern rock
Occupation(s)Musician, professional wrestler
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1998 (1998)–present
Labels
Ring name(s)Andy Williams
Billy Goat Williams[2]
Ballsy Malone[2]
The Butcher
Billed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Billed weight273 lb (124 kg)
Billed fromBuffalo, New York
Trained byJosh Barnett
Mikey Everynite[3]
Brandon Thurston[4]
Pepper Parks
DebutMarch 20, 2016

Andrew J. Williams (born December 12, 1977)[1] is an American musician and professional wrestler, best known as the former rhythm guitarist of the metalcore band Every Time I Die. As a wrestler, he is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name The Butcher, where he is one-half of a tag team with The Blade.

  1. ^ a b Roberts, Sam (December 27, 2016). "Andy Williams - Every Time I Die, Wrestling, Buffalo NY, etc - #SRShow". Retrieved December 30, 2020 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ a b Nason, Josh (June 9, 2022). "JNPO: The Tao of AEW's 'The Butcher' Andy Williams". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Doyle, Kip (December 11, 2017). "Interview: Every Time I Die's Andy Williams". The Daily Public. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Monday, Zach (June 10, 2019). "Beyond Wrestling "Secret Show: Boston"". The Indy Corner. Retrieved December 30, 2020. Thurston is the Head Trainer at Grappler's Anonymous in Buffalo, NY.