WINNIPEG’S MIKE PHILLIPS — SGT. TOM STEELE, JR BUNDY — DIES

Greg Oliver • Apr 22, 2023

Canadian wrestler was a favourite on Canada's All Star Wrestling program from Vancouver

Mike Phillips, a veteran of the wrestling rings of Manitoba, has died.


His daughter, Marie Phillips, confirmed the news with a Facebook post on April 20, 2023: “Today was not the day I was expecting to say goodbye to you. I hope you rest easy and at least you’re not in pain anymore. I will always love and miss you dad ❤️😢“


He had a series of names during his career, which began in 1985, including Man Mountain Mike, Sgt. Tom Steele, JR Bundy, Tex Watson, Mountain Lou, Jim Driver, Sgt. Psycho and the masked Bo Nanas.


On the scene based out of Winnipeg — his hometown — Phillips stood out for his sheer size. He was 6-foot-1, and weighed over 350 pounds at times.


(Please read Greg Oliver's full obituary on Slamwrestling.net by clicking on the following link:  https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2023/04/20/winnipegs-mike-phillips-sgt-tom-steele-jr-bundy-dies/



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