THE PROFESSIONAL wrestling community and its fans began mourning when they learned of a WWE legend’s death.
Robert ‘Bushwhacker Butch’ Miller was pronounced dead after he was hospitalized for an illness.
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Who was WWE legend Bushwhacker Butch?
Born on October 21, 1944, Robert Miller was known to WWE fans as Bushwhacker Butch.
Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Miller first achieved local recognition for wrestling with NWA New Zealand.
Now known as All-Star Pro Wrestling, he began wrestling with the organization in 1964.
While wrestling for NWA New Zealand, he met his long-term tag team partner Luke Williams aka Bushwhacker Luke.
When did Bushwhacker Butch retire?
In September 2001, Butch retired after 30-plus years in the ring.
His retirement was brought on by a neck injury he suffered that same month.
While he was hospitalized for his neck injury, Butch also came down with sepsis.
However, he recovered from both ordeals and moved back to his home country.
When did Bushwhacker Butch die?
On April 2, 2023, Bushwhacker Butch succumbed to health complications from an undisclosed illness.