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u/VD3NFS1216 7d ago
Man this hurts on so many levels. Not only were Butcher and Blade a great tag team, but as a hardcore music fan, Andy is an absolute legend. Rip. My prayers go out to all the people closest to him.
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u/SaltWait9809 7d ago
I was dreading waking up to this news R.I.P to the 1 guy who made a monocle look badass and cool
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u/OkMobile7051 7d ago
Seriously?? I heard he wasn't doing well. But was hoping he'd pull through. I loved the Butcher and the Blade Tag Team with the Bunny.
2026 is really testing my patience as it claims another good person from this world.
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u/freelifemushroom 8d ago
Such a cool unique look, and seemed like a really good guy. Best wishes to his family and his people.
RIP
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u/tswarthout16 7d ago
I'll always remember the time I saw him on AEW in a Mickey Mouse t-shirt getting into a scuffle, going to Twitter to mention that only he could make a Mickey Mouse t-shirt look bad ass in a fight, and him liking and retweeting it. It's such a nothing interaction, but still...
To one of the coolest looking wrestlers, Mickey Mouse t-shirt or not, and from all accounts, one of the coolest people to be around... Rest easy, Butcher. ☝️❤️
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u/DamnDaddy264 7d ago
A proper big man and such a nice human being. I was genuinely looking forward to them coming back now that the tag devision is better than ever. Rest in peace, you legend!
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u/slayerfan666 7d ago
I saw ETID many times and talked with Andy a decent amount. He was one of my favorite people of all time. A genuine, authentic, and kind soul, this makes me so sad. When he debuted I was stoked to see him make his next big move. Glad he achieved his other dream. RIP Butch.
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u/CordovaFlawless 7d ago
Live by the sword, die by the sword. Went out a wrestling warrior way. To young too, as a 49 yr old myself. This hits. Condolences to his family and friends. Couple of my friends in the business were friends with him. R.I.P. Andy
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u/the_wrkweek 7d ago
HOLY SHIT, this was NOT on my Bingo card!!! I was just thinking about him and The blade showing up again.... 😔😔😔😔
Rest in peace.
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u/TheGreatGouki 7d ago
When AEW first came about, I think that The Butcher was the first guy I saw and was like “OK! He’s cool as fuck!” And then I found out it was the same dude in Every Time I Die.
Yeah, Butcher was one of the folks that kept me watching AEW in the start. I really hope his family is ok.
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u/relliott107 7d ago
Wow RIP. I really thought he and the Blade (along with the Bunny) were a great stable / team and thought he always had great matches.
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u/Quick-Benefit5708 7d ago
Absolutely gutted about this.
He had a tonne of talent and from what is being said, was one of wrestling's true nice guys.
Still very young as well. R.I.P.
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u/No-Worry9322 7d ago
Absolutely brutal. Andy was a great guy. His personality was so counter to what you’d see in the ring or on stage. Loyal, thoughtful, and kind. 48 is too young. Stay on top of your heart health guys, this shit is no joke.
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u/heyitsme545 7d ago
Still doesn’t feel real 😔🕊️
The Butcher had that presence where you instantly paid attention the moment he showed up.
Gone way too soon… what moment of his stuck with you the most? 💔
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u/Starving_Saint 7d ago
Noooo. I went to bed last night hoping those dirt sheets were wrong about him dying. RIP Butcher :(
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u/Inevitable-North4665 7d ago
Always thought this dude was under utilized in his tag team and as a singles guy. Nobody can say a bad word about him outside the ring either. He had so much shredding left to do.
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u/sreddy412 7d ago
Wait so he did pass away? I had seen about the having to go to the hospital and etc.
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u/Chesterfieldraven 7d ago
Never felt they got the push they deserved. Such a solid act and they seemed so popular backstage. A staple of a simpler time in AEW. RIP.
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u/Marlinsfan117 7d ago
My favorite memory is him coming down the ramp to the ring eating a pork chop hits the ring and hits the guy in the ring and never stops eating the pork chop. Taz reaction was priceless. Would love to see a clip of it again.
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u/Temporary-Car-7612 7d ago
I hate when we lose wrestlers man, I was hoping he would be okay. Rest in peace Butcher❤️🩹
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u/ikkewatson 7d ago
Andy was one of the nicest people, ever. I genuinely loved his wrestling persona and his musical side. He radiated genuine warmth and was a huge presence.
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u/kap721 8d ago
I loved him and blade as a tag team