History of Bushwhacker Butch in Timeline

Robert Miller, known as Bushwhacker Butch, was a New Zealand professional wrestler famous for his WWF tenure as one half of The Bushwhackers, teaming with Bushwhacker Luke. Outside of WWF, under the name Butch Miller, he achieved recognition in promotions like NWA New Zealand, Stampede Wrestling, and the Universal Wrestling Federation, often partnering with Luke under different team names like The Kiwis and The Sheepherders. His career spanned various wrestling circuits, solidifying his presence in professional wrestling history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1944: Robert Miller Born

In October 1944, Robert Miller, who would become known as Bushwhacker Butch, was born.

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1964: Starts Wrestling Career

In 1964, Butch Miller started his wrestling career for NWA New Zealand.

1965: Brought to America

In 1965, Miller, along with Luke Williams, was brought to America by Steve Rickard to work in NWA Hawaii.

January 1974: Stampede International Tag Team Championship

On January 1974, The Kiwis, Butch Miller and Luke Williams, won their first recorded title by defeating Bob Pringle and Bill Cody for the Stampede International Tag Team Championship.

1975: Return to New Zealand Television

In 1975, Butch returned to New Zealand for the first wrestling television tapings, On the Mat.

1979: Reunion and NWA Pacific Northwest

In 1979, Butch reunited with Luke working for NWA Pacific Northwest as well as the Canadian-based International All-Star Wrestling as the Kiwi Sheepherders.

February 1980: NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship

On February 1980, The Sheepherders became double champions by winning the NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship.

May 1980: Loss of NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship

In May 1980, Rick Martel and Roddy Piper defeated the Sheepherders for the NWA Canadian tag titles.

August 1980: Departure from the Northwest region

By August 1980, the Sheepherders were effectively run out of the Northwest region after losing the NWA Pacific Northwest tag titles.

1983: Feud with The Fabulous Ones

In 1983, Butch and Luke were feuding with The Fabulous Ones in the SWCW

1983: Returns to SWCW

In 1983, Butch returned from Australia to reunite with his old tag-team partner, Luke Williams in Southwest Championship Wrestling (SWCW).

September 1984: SWCW Abandons Tag Team Titles

In September 1984, the SWCW abandoned the tag team titles.

January 1985: WWC North American Tag Team Championship Win

On January 1985, The Sheepherders defeated The Invaders for the WWC North American Tag Team Championship in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

March 1986: UWF Tag Team Championship Win

On March 1986, Luke and Butch cemented their status in the UWF by defeating Ted DiBiase and Steve Williams for the UWF Tag Team Championship.

1987: CWA/AWA International Tag Team Championship

In 1987, The Sheepherders returned to the CWA. On 10 January, they won the CWA/AWA International Tag Team Championship but quickly lost it back to Badd Company.

December 1988: WWF Debut

On December 1988, The Bushwhackers made their debut on a WWF house show facing The Bolsheviks.

1994: Family Matters Appearance

In 1994, The Bushwhackers appeared as themselves in an episode of the sitcom Family Matters.

1996: Lower-Card Status in WWF

By 1996, The Bushwhackers were a lower-card team in the WWF, often jobbing to newer teams.

1999: Heroes of Wrestling Appearance

In 1999, Luke and Butch participated in the Heroes of Wrestling pay-per-view as the Men from Down Under, defeating The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff.

2000: Wrestled in the UK

In 2000, Luke and Butch wrestled in the UK, mainly for All Star Wrestling.

April 2001: WrestleMania X7 Gimmick Battle Royal

On April 2001, Luke and Butch participated in the Gimmick Battle Royal at WrestleMania X7.

September 2001: Retirement from wrestling

In September 2001, Bushwhacker Butch retired from wrestling.

September 2001: Neck Injury and Retirement

In September 2001, Miller was rushed to the hospital after suffering a neck injury. Miller retired after the incident and moved back to New Zealand where he became a commissioner for NZWPW.