Who was Bushwhacker Butch? WWE Legend Dies at Age 78

Bushwhacker Butch was a New Zealand professional wrestler who was one of The Bushwhackers duo. They rose to fame during their run in WWE – which was then WWF – from 1988 to 1996.

They gained the love of fans due to their comedic style and their trademark march around the ring. Even though they never won the tag team championships in WWE, the company inducted them into the Hall of Fame in 2015.

Butch suffered a brief illness and was hospitalized in the ICU on Friday, March 31, 2023. He died due to situations with medication. He was 76 years old at the time of death.

Before his death, there was a GoFundMe account set up to raise money for his medications, however, he passed away during the process. The account is still open to solicit funds for his funeral rites.

“Late last night, I lost my friend, my brother, and tag team partner of over 50 years with the passing of Bob ‘Butch’ Miller. From the early-1970s when we were young mates wresting for John da Silva in New Zealand, my first impression of Bob ‘The Chest’ Miller (as he was called in those days) was that he was a first-class redneck, and what bloody redneck he was! But he was also an all-round good guy and a great friend… If you were to read the story of my life it would say I am only child, but it would be wrong. I had a brother and his name was Bob Miller. I love you, Bob. Until I see you again, WOOOOAH YEAAAHHHH!” Luke wrote as he paid tribute to his mate.