Category: AEW

Former AEW Star “The Butcher” Andy Williams Passes Away At Age 48

The wrestling and music worlds are mourning the reported loss of Andy Williams, known to AEW fans as The Butcher, who has died at the age of 48.

According to TMZ, Williams suffered a medical emergency following a match at an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Williams was teaming with longtime tag team partner Braxton Sutter, known to wrestling fans as The Blade, when he reportedly collapsed after the bout.

Medical personnel immediately attended to Williams and performed CPR before he was transported from the venue by ambulance. The remainder of the event was canceled, and fans were asked to leave the building. Details regarding the medical emergency have not been publicly disclosed.

Before becoming known to wrestling audiences around the world, Williams built a successful career in music. His original aspirations of becoming a professional wrestler were delayed after a knee injury during training. That setback ultimately led him to help form the metalcore band Every Time I Die in 1998, where he served as bassist and became a prominent figure in the heavy music scene.

Williams eventually returned to his wrestling ambitions in the 2010s, training under former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett. His connection with Barnett led to appearances at Bloodsport events, where his hard-hitting style quickly gained attention.

In 2017, Williams teamed with Braxton Sutter to form The Butcher & The Blade, a pairing that became a regular fixture on the independent wrestling circuit. Alongside Sutter’s wife Allie, known as The Bunny, the trio developed a unique presentation that helped them stand out wherever they performed.

The group made its surprise debut in All Elite Wrestling in November 2019 and soon became a recognizable part of the company’s tag team division. During their AEW run, The Butcher & The Blade shared the ring with many of the promotion’s top teams and were involved in rivalries with acts including The Lucha Bros.

Following Allie’s departure from AEW in 2023 and Sutter’s recovery from back surgery, the team became less active in the promotion. While there had been speculation about a potential return, Williams and Sutter ultimately departed AEW when their contracts expired in June 2026.

Williams leaves behind a legacy that extended far beyond professional wrestling. Whether performing on stage with Every Time I Die or competing inside the ring as The Butcher, he built a devoted following through his passion, intensity, and unmistakable presence.

AEW Dynamite Preview 9/3/2026

AEW Dynamite live tonight on at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from the Credit Union of Texas Events Center in Allen, Texas

  • Fallout from All In London
  • Championship celebration for newly crowned AEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Mone’
  • AEW World Trios Championships Match: The New Level (Kofi & Austin Creed) and Swerve Strickland (c) vs. The Rascalz

AEW All In London 2026 Results, The New Level, Britt Baker, Sting, MCMG, FTR

AEW returned to Wembley Stadium on Sunday for All In London 2026, delivering a massive card packed with title changes, surprise returns, and a historic main event that saw a new AEW World Champion crowned.

Below are the full results and key moments from the show.

Buy In Results

Lio Rush & The Rascalz def. The Opps

Lio Rush scored the victory for his team after connecting with a frog splash on Anthony Bowens in a fast-paced eight-man opener.

Harley Cameron & Kris Statlander def. Sisters of Sin

Statlander put Julia Hart away with Sunday Night Fever to earn the win for her team.

Boom and Doom & The Hurt Syndicate def. Shane Taylor Promotions

Bobby Lashley finished off Carlie Bravo with a Dominator to secure the victory.

Persephone def. Maya World (c) to win the AEW TBS Championship

A masked individual interfered late in the match, allowing Persephone to hit a Tenryu Powerbomb and capture the title. Afterward, the mystery attacker revealed herself as a returning Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., who laid out the former champion with Lockjaw.

Shane “Swerve” Strickland & The New Level win AEW World Trios Championship Royale Roulette Match

The surprise debuting of The New Level (Austin Creed & Kofi) joined forces with Swerve to outlast the field and capture the AEW World Trios Championship.

Main Card Results

AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship

Brawling Birds def. Divine Dominion (c) to win the titles

Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor dethroned the champions when they connected with Two Birds, One Stone on Lena Kross to become the new AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions.

AEW Continental Championship & Continental Challenge Cup Final

Jon Moxley (c) def. Nigel McGuinness

Nigel McGuinness pushed Moxley to the limit in an emotional Wembley showdown, but Moxley ultimately forced him to submit to a seated ankle lock. With the victory, Moxley retained the Continental Championship and won the Continental Challenge Cup.

AEW International Championship

Kazuchika Okada def. Kyle Fletcher (c) and Konosuke Takeshita

In a highly competitive three-way title match, Okada capitalized after Takeshita and Fletcher battered each other, pinning Fletcher to become the new AEW International Champion.

Casino Gauntlet Match – World Championship No. 1 Contender

Andrade El Idolo wins

After surviving a chaotic field that included MJF, Daniel Garcia, Chris Jericho, Nick Wayne, Mike Bailey, Jack Perry, Mistico and others, Andrade scored the deciding pinfall on Nick Wayne to earn a future AEW World Championship opportunity.

AEW World Tag Team Championship

Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) def. The Young Bucks

Copeland and Cage retained in a hard-fought battle against Matt and Nick Jackson. Christian used a loaded arm brace before Copeland delivered a Spear, allowing the champions to remain on top.

Following the match, Motor City Machine Guns made their presence felt before FTR and the newly crowned Trios Champions also appeared, creating a major confrontation in the ring.

AEW TNT Championship – Falls Count Anywhere

Darby Allin def. Kevin Knight (c) to win the title

One of the wildest matches of the night saw interference from Brian Cage, Jake Doyle, Steven Borden and even Sting. The match ended when Allin delivered a Coffin Drop off the stage onto Knight, who was on a stretcher, to become the new TNT Champion.

AEW Women’s World Championship

Mercedes Moné def. Willow Nightingale (c) to win the title

After targeting Willow’s injured hand throughout the match, Moné trapped the champion in a brutal variation of the Statement Maker. The referee stopped the contest, crowning Moné the new AEW Women’s World Champion.

AEW World Championship

Will Ospreay def. Kenny Omega (c) to win the title

In a Wembley main event worthy of the occasion, Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay delivered another classic encounter. After surviving a One-Winged Angel and an exhausting war of attrition, Ospreay finally connected with a decisive Hidden Blade to score the pinfall and capture the AEW World Championship in front of his home-country fans.

The victory marked one of the biggest moments of Ospreay’s career as Wembley Stadium erupted in celebration to close the show.

AEW All In London 2026: New Champions Crowned

New AEW World Champion: Will Ospreay
New AEW Women’s World Champion: Mercedes Moné
New AEW TNT Champion: Darby Allin
New AEW International Champion: Kazuchika Okada
New AEW TBS Champion: Persephone
New AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions: Brawling Birds
New AEW World Trios Champions: Shane “Swerve” Strickland & The New Level

The event also featured the surprise return of Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and the AEW debut of The New Level (Austin Creed & Kofi), making All In London 2026 one of the most newsworthy shows in company history.

AEW Collision Preview 8/29/2026

AEW Collision BO Max tonight at 8/7c on TNT and HBO Max taped from the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.

  • Last show before Sunday’s All in London PPV
  • Hangman Page, Brodido, & the Bang Bang Gang vs. The Lethal Twist & The Demand
  • Chris Jericho, Komander & Mike Bailey vs. Nick Wayne, Tommaso Ciampa & Mark Davis
  • Mercedes Mone vs. Isla Dawn
  • Konosuke Takeshita vs. The Beast Mortos
  • Skye Blue vs. Harley Cameron
  • The Dogs vs. TBA
  • We’ll hear from Kevin Knight
  • We’ll hear from Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness

AEW/ROH Star Jessica McKay Announces Pregnancy, Expecting Second Child

Congratulations are in order for AEW/ROH star Jessica McKay and her family.

The former WWE and TNA star announced on Instagram Friday that she and her husband are expecting their second child. McKay shared the news with fans through a heartfelt social media post, revealing that their family will soon be growing once again.

Wrestling Career Put On Hold

McKay’s announcement comes just months after she returned to the ring alongside longtime tag team partner Cassie Lee as The IInspiration.

Her most recent match took place in May during an ROH television taping at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, Alabama. McKay and Lee were defeated by Mina Shirakawa and Harley Cameron in tag team action.

With the pregnancy announcement, it remains unclear when McKay will return to in-ring competition.

The IInspiration Signed With AEW Earlier This Year

McKay and Lee officially joined AEW in February 2026 after signing multi-year contracts with the company.

The duo made their AEW debut at a House Rules live event in Brisbane, Australia, on February 15, where they defeated Frankie B and Aysha.

Since reuniting, The IInspiration have quickly become a notable addition to AEW’s women’s division, bringing their trademark charisma and tag team chemistry back to a national stage.

Growing Family

McKay has frequently shared glimpses of her family life with fans on social media, and this latest announcement marks another exciting milestone for her and her husband.

While her wrestling future will likely be on pause for the foreseeable future, the focus now shifts to welcoming the newest member of the family.

Everyone at WrestlingNewsBlog.com sends congratulations and best wishes to Jessica McKay, her husband, and their growing family.

AEW All In London 8/30/2026 (Card)

AEW All In London PPV – Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Wembley Stadium, London, UK – 4:30 PM BST (1:00 PM ET)

CARD

  • AEW World Championship Match: Kenny Omega (c) vs. Will Ospreay
  • AEW Women’s World Championship Match: Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Mercedes Mone
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship Match:s Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) vs. The Young Bucks.
  • AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Match: Divine Dominion (c) vs. The Brawling Birds.
  • AEW TNT Championship Falls Count Anywhere Match: Kevin Knight (c) vs. Darby Allin.
  • AEW International Championship Match: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kazuchika Okada.
  • Casino Gauntlet Match: Andrade El Idolo (#1) vs. MJF (#2) vs. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Chris Jericho vs. Mark Davis vs. More TBA.
  • AEW Continental Cup Finals: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Nigel McGuinness
  • AEW Trios Championship Casino – Roulette Royale Match: Hangman Page & Brodido vs.The Death Riders vs. The Demand vs. The Dogs vs. The Conglomeration vs. Bang Bang Gang vs. TBA

Tony Khan Reveals AEW All In: London 2026 Runtime

AEW President Tony Khan has revealed how long fans can expect this year’s AEW All In: London pay-per-view to run.

During a pre-event media call ahead of Sunday’s show at Wembley Stadium, Khan confirmed that AEW’s biggest event of the year is currently planned as a four-hour broadcast.

AEW All In Expected To Run Four Hours

According to Khan, the show is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET and conclude at approximately 5 p.m. ET, making it one of AEW’s more streamlined pay-per-view presentations.

“It’s going to be a show that will run at most on pay-per-view for four hours, and I have the show laid out right now.”

Khan also expressed confidence in the pacing of the event and believes fans will enjoy the format.

“Of course things can always happen. It’s live television but, the way it’s paced right now, I think fans are really gonna like it.”

Start Time Confirmed

Khan reiterated the official start times for the event across multiple time zones.

AEW All In: London 2026

  • 1:00 PM ET
  • 12:00 PM CT
  • 10:00 AM PT

The AEW President noted that the event is expected to wrap up by:

  • 5:00 PM ET
  • 4:00 PM CT
  • 2:00 PM PT

AEW’s Biggest Event Of The Year

All In returns to Wembley Stadium as AEW’s flagship annual event and is expected to feature several major championship matches.

Among the biggest bouts announced is Willow Nightingale defending the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mercedes Moné, while additional top stars from across the roster are scheduled to appear.

The event has become AEW’s premier pay-per-view since its debut and continues to serve as one of the company’s largest shows both in attendance and global interest.

With Khan confirming a four-hour runtime, fans now have a clearer idea of what to expect when AEW heads back to Wembley Stadium this Sunday.

Report: AEW Women’s Champion Willow Nightingale Dealing With Injury Ahead Of All In London

AEW Women’s World Champion Willow Nightingale is reportedly heading into the biggest title defense of her career while dealing with a legitimate injury.

According to Bryan Alvarez of Figure Four Online, Nightingale recently suffered a hand injury, though she is still expected to compete against Mercedes Moné at AEW All In: London 2026 on August 30.

Injury Incorporated Into AEW Storyline

The injury was reportedly the reason behind the backstage attack angle involving Moné on the August 26 episode of AEW Dynamite.

AEW used the segment to incorporate Nightingale’s condition into the ongoing storyline ahead of their highly anticipated championship clash at Wembley Stadium.

As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding when the injury occurred or the severity of the issue. However, Alvarez reported that the injury is not expected to prevent Nightingale from defending the title at All In.

Champion Has Wrestled Sparingly Since Winning The Title

Nightingale captured the AEW Women’s World Championship at AEW Redemption 2026, defeating Thekla to win the promotion’s top women’s prize.

Since becoming champion, she has only competed in two matches.

Her first appearance came at AEW Grand Slam Mexico on August 5, where she teamed with The Brawling Birds to defeat Mercedes Moné and Divine Dominion in trios action.

She followed that performance with a champion-versus-champion victory over AEW TBS Champion Maya World on the August 22 episode of AEW Collision.

While there is speculation that the hand injury may have occurred during the match with Maya World, no official details have been provided.

Another Injury Setback In 2026

Unfortunately for Nightingale, this is not the first injury challenge she has faced this year.

In May, she was forced to vacate the AEW TBS Championship and withdraw from the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament due to a shoulder injury.

That setback reportedly altered several creative plans within AEW.

According to previous reports, the original direction for All In would have seen Nightingale enter Wembley Stadium as the challenger rather than the champion. Following her recovery, AEW adjusted those plans while still keeping the highly anticipated showdown with Moné intact.

All In Main Event Still On Track

Despite entering the event less than 100 percent, Nightingale remains scheduled to defend the AEW Women’s World Championship against Moné at AEW All In: London.

The match is expected to be one of the marquee attractions of AEW’s biggest event of the year, with Nightingale looking to retain her championship against one of the most decorated women’s wrestlers in the industry.

For now, all signs indicate the champion will be ready for Wembley Stadium, even if she won’t be entering the match at full strength.

Dave Meltzer: Current AEW Deal Could Be The Young Bucks’ Final Wrestling Contract

The Young Bucks have been one of the defining tag teams of modern professional wrestling, but their in-ring careers may be entering the final chapter.

According to Dave Meltzer on a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, there is internal belief that Matt and Nick Jackson’s current AEW contracts could be their last before retirement.

Retirement Has Been Discussed

The Young Bucks have wrestled for more than two decades and have previously spoken about eventually stepping away from the ring.

While discussing the future of the AEW Executive Vice Presidents, Meltzer noted that retirement has been a legitimate topic of conversation.

“I can see Matt and Nick. I’ve heard it discussed that this might be their last contract. You know people always say that and then there’s just like so much money thrown at you afterwards to stay, so you always do. We’ll see what happens when the deal’s up.”

Despite those discussions, Meltzer acknowledged that retirement plans in wrestling can change quickly, especially when new contract offers are involved.

AEW Contracts Run Through At Least 2027

The Young Bucks, along with fellow Elite members Kenny Omega and Hangman Page, signed new multi-year agreements with AEW in 2023.

Those deals are believed to run through at least 2027, although injury-related extensions could potentially alter expiration dates for some talent. Omega, for example, missed all of 2024 while recovering from diverticulitis.

As things stand, there is no confirmation that the Jackson brothers plan to retire when their current contracts expire.

Matt Jackson Previously Considered Stepping Away

Meltzer also revealed that Matt Jackson seriously contemplated retirement before agreeing to his most recent AEW deal.

“Matt considered stopping. Matt’s in his 40s and they’re set.”

According to Meltzer, the financial success achieved by The Young Bucks and their fellow Elite members means they are not dependent on continuing their wrestling careers.

“All of them, they’re all set for life. They’ve made a lot of money.”

Future Of The Elite

While discussing the future of AEW’s founding stars, Meltzer suggested that each member of The Elite could have a different timeline for retirement.

He believes Kenny Omega will likely continue wrestling for as long as his body allows, while Hangman Page, being significantly younger than the others, could remain active for many years to come.

The Young Bucks, meanwhile, remain one of AEW’s most decorated teams, having helped launch the promotion in 2019 while capturing multiple tag team championships and serving as key figures behind the scenes.

For now, the Jackson brothers remain under contract and active members of the AEW roster. However, if Meltzer’s report proves accurate, their current deal could ultimately mark the final contract of two wrestlers who helped reshape the modern wrestling landscape.

AEW Dynamite Preview 8/26/2026

AEW Dynamite tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.

The last Dynamite before All In in London.

  • AEW Continental Challenge Cup Semifinal Match: Jon Moxley vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  • AEW Continental Challenge Cup Semifinal Match: Kyle O’Reilly vs. Nigel McGuinness
  • Swerve Strickland vs. Jack Perry
  • MJF to appear
  • Andrade El Idolo to appear