WWE legend Bushwhacker Butch dead at 78

WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Butch, the former pro wrestler whose real name is Robert Miller, has died, the company announced on Monday. He was 78.

WWE confirmed the legend's death on Monday

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The New Zealand native teamed up with Bushwhacker Luke, whose real name is Luke Williams, and they became fan favorites in WWE and in wrestling promotions around the world.

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A tag team pro wrestling legend and member of the WWE Hall of Fame has died, according to multiple reports. Robert “Bushwhacker Butch” Miller was 78.

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Miller’s death came after he was hospitalized following a medical episode at an event during WrestleMania 39 weekend.

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The Bushwhackers were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015

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WWE legend Bushwhacker Butch dead at 78

WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Butch, the former pro wrestler whose real name is Robert Miller, has died, the company announced on Monday. He was 78.

A tag team pro wrestling legend and member of the WWE Hall of Fame has died, according to multiple reports. Robert “Bushwhacker Butch” Miller was 78.

Miller’s death came after he was hospitalized following a medical episode at an event during WrestleMania 39 weekend.

The Bushwhackers were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015

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