Bushwhacker Luke

Known as: Bushwhacker Luke, Luke, Luke Williams, Sheepherder Luke, Sweet William
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Bushwhacker Luke, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Brian Wickens was born in Auckland, New Zealand on January 8, 1947, and he is currently 78 years old.

He is currently a Part Time Wrestler, working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Bushwhacker Luke.

Bushwhacker Luke was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Bushwhackers) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2020 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Bushwhackers).

Bushwhacker Luke Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameBrian Wickens
  • Ring Names
    • Bushwhacker Luke (November 23, 1989 - Present)
    • Luke (December 28, 1988 - September 8, 2001)
    • Luke Williams (February 27, 1978 - August 22, 2015)
    • Sheepherder Luke (April 19, 1986 - April 27, 2012)
    • Sweet William (July 14, 1973 - April 20, 1990)
    • Luke Williams (January 1, 1962 - July 13, 1973)
  • Born January 8, 1947 (age 78)
  • NationalityNationality: New ZealandNew Zealand
  • Birth PlaceAuckland, New Zealand
  • Billed From
    • Wellington, New Zealand
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 242 lbs (110 kg)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (May 8, 2021 - Present)
    • Wrestler (February 9, 2008 - September 22, 2019)
    • Wrestler (February 27, 1979 - February 23, 2002)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1962 - July 31, 1976)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 8, 2021Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYFebruary 9, 2008September 22, 2019
    PromotionRing of HonorROHMarch 16, 2008April 4, 2009
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCMay 16, 1997August 16, 1997
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIADecember 21, 1996December 21, 1996
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFDecember 28, 1988September 14, 1996
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWASeptember 7, 1992October 12, 1992
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSDecember 6, 1990December 7, 1990
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 19, 1986November 6, 1988
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 1, 1987November 6, 1988
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFSeptember 9, 1987November 26, 1987
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFSeptember 1, 1986September 22, 1987
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight February 23, 1987March 20, 1987
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJanuary 10, 1987February 16, 1987
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFJanuary 24, 1986July 13, 1986
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 24, 1986March 14, 1986
    PromotionSouthwest Championship WrestlingSWCWMay 3, 1983October 18, 1984
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAOctober 9, 1982March 31, 1983
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 28, 1979September 13, 1982
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWDecember 14, 1981September 13, 1982
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFAugust 9, 1981October 25, 1981
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPSeptember 13, 1980December 12, 1980
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWJuly 14, 1979July 26, 1980
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 25, 1979June 14, 1979
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWEJuly 4, 1976July 31, 1976
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWESeptember 15, 1974October 10, 1974
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEJanuary 4, 1974June 19, 1974

  • Images History

    Feb 2015
    Feb 2015
    Feb 2008
    Feb 2008
    Dec 1988
    Dec 1988
    Nov 1983
    Nov 1983
    Nov 1972
    Nov 1972
    Jan 1962
    Jan 1962

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceMay 8, 2021Present
    FaceFebruary 9, 2008September 22, 2019
    FaceNovember 20, 1983February 23, 2002
    HeelJune 22, 1983November 19, 1983
    FaceFebruary 27, 1979June 21, 1983
    FaceJanuary 1, 1962July 31, 1976

  • Finishers

    • Battering Ram (January 1, 1962 - Present)
    • Double Gutbuster - with Bushwhacker Butch (January 1, 1965 - September 8, 2001)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Walkabout" by Jim Johnston - Single (February 9, 2008 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Bushwacker Boogie" by Jim Johnston - with Bushwhacker Butch - Team (March 22, 1993 - September 8, 2001)
    • Theme Song"Walkabout" by Jim Johnston - with Bushwhacker Butch - Team (December 28, 1988 - March 21, 1993)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Calgary vesion) (with Butch Miller)

    Allied Powers Wrestling Federation

    • 1 APWF Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    Can-Am Wrestling

    • 1 Can-Am Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)
    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Butch Miller)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 2 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Jonathan Boyd)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 1 CWA International Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    International Wrestling Association

    • 1 IWA Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    NWA All-Star Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Butch Miller)

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 3 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    Southeast Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Jonathan Boyd)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern United States Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Southwest Championship Wrestling

    • 2 SCW Southwest Tag Team Championship (1 with with Jonathan Boyd, 1 with Bobby Jaggers)
    • 1 SCW World Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    Steeltown Pro Wrestling

    • 1 SPW Provincial Championship

    Ultimate Championship Wrestling

    • 2 UCW Tag Team Championship (1 with The Honky Tonk Man, 1 with The Maritime Menace)

    Ultimate Championship Wrestling (Virginia)

    • 1 UCW Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    United States Wrestling League

    • 1 USWL Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 2 UWF World Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    Victory Commonwealth Wrestling

    • 1 VCW Tag Team Championship (with Odjig Thundercloud)

    World Wide Wrestling Alliance

    • 2 WWA Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC North American Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)
    • 2 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Butch Miller)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • LWA Hall of Fame induction (class of 2012)
    • Ring Around The Northwest Newsletter Tag Team of the Year (1979–1980 - with Butch Miller)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Bushwhackers / The Sheepherders - Bushwhacker Butch (November 20, 1983 - September 8, 2001)
    • The Sheepherders - Jonathan Boyd (August 9, 1981 - July 10, 1983)
    • The Sheepherders / Los Pastores / The Kiwi Sheepherders / The Kiwis - Bushwhacker Butch (February 27, 1979 - May 23, 1981)
    • The Kiwis - Bushwhacker Butch (January 1, 1965 - October 7, 1974)

Luke Games Appearances (8)

WWE Main Series (4/26)

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WWE 2K18
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SVR 2009

Other Games (4)

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Wrestling Code
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