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Bushwhacker Butch
In a bygone era when wrestling was a rugged, no-frills affair, one man stood tall as a symbol of unrelenting aggression: Bushwhacker Butch. Born Robert Miller in Auckland, New Zealand on October 21, 1944, this behemoth of the mat weighed in at a whopping 113 kg and stood an imposing 1.73 meters tall.
Butch's wrestling style was as unpredictable as it was devastating. A true all-rounder, he would often switch between brawler and technician, leaving opponents bewildered by his sheer physicality and cunning ring sense. His arsenal of moves included the Battering Ram – a thunderous charge that would leave even the most seasoned grapplers reeling – and the Backbreaker, a merciless maneuver that would reduce foes to mere quivering wrecks.
A Rugby-Rugged BackgroundButch's rugged upbringing in Auckland's rugby circles helped forge his unyielding tenacity. A natural athlete, he excelled on the pitch before turning to professional wrestling as a means to channel his explosive energy and competitive drive. The Sheepherder's Son, as he was affectionately known, brought this same unbridled fury to the squared circle.
Crazy, The Chest: Nicknames that Strike FearButch's imposing physique earned him a reputation for being one of the toughest sons of guns in the business. His ring monikers – Kiwi Butch, Nick Carter, Tiger, and simply Butch or Bob Miller – only added to his mystique as a force to be reckoned with.
A Legacy that LingersThough Bushwhacker Butch may have hung up his wrestling boots, his indelible mark on the sport remains. A true original, he left behind a trail of battered and bruised opponents who would never forget the unbridled fury they faced in the ring. In an era where machismo reigned supreme, Butch embodied the very essence of a rough-riding, no-holds-barred warrior – a true legend of the squared circle.