The Butcher hoping to end AEW absence: ‘Would love to get back out there’
The Butcher is hoping that he’ll get the chance to wrestle for AEW again soon.
More than a year removed from his most recent AEW match, Butcher (Andy Williams) sent out a tweet on Thursday night expressing that he would love to get back into the ring for AEW — whether it’s in a singles match or alongside his tag team partner The Blade. Blade underwent spinal surgery in 2024 but is now able to compete again.
Last time I wrestled an @aew match was a year and 7 days ago. Would love to get back out there either with Blade or just myself. Best shape of my life and no dance partners.
— The Burning Cleaver Butch Williams (@andycomplains) February 26, 2026
“Last time I wrestled an @aew match was a year and 7 days ago,” Butcher wrote. “Would love to get back out there either with Blade or just myself. Best shape of my life and no dance partners.”
While replying to a fan in a follow-up tweet, Butcher clarified that he does not have any bad feelings toward AEW.
“Honestly, there’s so many great wrestlers right now. I’m sure it’s difficult to book a show with such an insane roster,” he wrote. “It’s not hard feelings, i just feel i have a lot more in the tank.”
Butcher & Blade are long-time members of the AEW roster, having joined the promotion during its inaugural year of 2019. During his AEW absence, Butcher has worked some indie dates, including for Evil Uno’s Mystery Wrestling this past October.
The 48-year-old Butcher is an accomplished musician who played rhythm guitar for the now-defunct hardcore band Every Time I Die.
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