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Nick Busick

1954 – 2018

American professional wrestler, powerlifter

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About Nick Busick

Lived 1954 – 2018 (aged 63). Nick Busick was an American professional wrestler, police officer and amateur wrestler.

Professional wrestling career Born in Steubenville, Ohio, He never underwent any other formal training, stating he "learned in the ring".

In early 1991, Busick worked for Global Wrestling Federation in Texas. Occasionally he teamed with Bad News Brown.

In July 1991, Busick debuted in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he continued to utilize the Bully gimmick. He even harassed ring announcer Mike McGuirk, which eventually led to a save from opponent Sid Justice in a quick loss for Busick. After having spent weeks primarily squashing enhancement talent including a wins over Koko B. Ware and Jim Powers, Busick entered into a small feud with the Brooklyn Brawler after the Brawler challenged Busick to match to see who was the real bully of the WWF. The Brawler defeated the Bully by countout. Originally, Busick was supposed to be making his pay-per-view debut at Survivor Series 1991 with Col. Mustafa, The Berzerker, and The Skinner but was replaced by Hercules.

After WWF, he worked in the independent circuit until retiring in 1995.

He returned to wrestling in 2011 participating in independent shows. His last match was a victory over Josef von Schmidt for Five Star Wrestling in Weirton, West Virginia on April 19, 2013.

Post wrestling Alongside fellow wrestler Bill Eadie, Busick worked as a bodyguard in Atlanta. A 2013 interview noted he kept a low profile wrestling-wise, other than occasional appearances at fan festivals, but did appear as a special guest referee at Deaf Wrestlefest in April 2012. He also promoted mixed martial arts events in Ohio. The Big Bully Busick character was also listed 17 of the 25 most absurd wrestlers in WWE history in 2013. In March 2015, he was inducted in the Keystone State Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, during which he went from weighing to . The following year, Busick was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent neurosurgery. Busick died on May 8, 2018, in Weirton, West Virginia, where he was receiving hospice care.

Championships and accomplishments North Georgia Wrestling Alliance NGWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Keystone State Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame (2015)

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Also known as
Powerhouse Busick, Nicholas Busick

People in Nick Busick's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nick Busick?

American professional wrestler, powerlifter

When was Nick Busick born?

Nick Busick was born on 1 June 1954 in Steubenville.

When did Nick Busick die?

Nick Busick died on 8 May 2018 in Weirton.

What was Nick Busick's occupation?

Nick Busick was a professional wrestler, police officer and amateur wrestler.

What nationality was Nick Busick?

Nick Busick was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nick Busick

· Wikidata: Q7026837

· DBpedia: Big Bully Busick

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