ABOUT Rusty Blackwell

Russell Blackwell, AKA Rusty Blackwell, AKA The Backwoods Butcher, AKA Butcher Blackwell was born and raised in the swamps of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario which is Nipissing First Nation territory. Born to Albert and Kathleen Blackwell, Rusty was raised on the land with little formal education until later in life when he attended the school of Hard Knocks Wrestling graduating with a major in PAIN. 

Rusty was always large for his age and had a big appetite eating almost anything that he could get his hands on which made it hard to own family pets. His interest in wrestling came with his love of working meat although it is important to note that he has never been employed as a butcher before. He has applied many times but makes too much of a mess when he gets his hands on ribs or steaks. As a wrestler, the leather apron that Rusty wears is more about keeping blood off of his clothes, as he prefers to punch and smash the “meat” (his opponents), always preferring to use his hands instead of a butcher’s cleaver. 

Although vicious in the ring against his opponents, Rusty is actually a kind and generous person by nature, often supporting other wrestlers promoting them and helping whenever needed. Rusty’s best friend is Tommy McCloud who is also his tag-team partner in Northland. They met while working in Northland Wrestling after training together at the NRGY Pro Wrestling Academy. Rusty is very protective of Tommy and often goes out of his way to ensure that the young high-flier is taken care of in the ring and in the world. If you ever want to see Rusty’s dark side, cross Tommy and watch out. 

Rusty Blackwell, the Backwoods Butcher is currently wrestling with Northland Wrestling out of North Bay, Ontario defending his home territory and representing the backwoods with style. Come visit a Northland show if you want to see Rusty splash, crash and crush his opponents as one of the local heroes of the region.