Bart Sawyer has passed away.
The family of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper shared the news on social media; in a post, they noted that Steve Stewart, who wrestled as Bart Sawyer, passed away on September 21. The circumstances of his passing are currently unknown.
Our condolences and love to the family and friends of Steve Stewart, aka Smart Bart Sawyer. The Toombs Clan is sad to hear of his passing. Rest in Peace Steve. #ripbartsawyer pic.twitter.com/hlfOhWZfww
— Rowdy Roddy Piper (@R_Roddy_Piper) September 21, 2023
Sawyer wrestled for USWA, and he otherwise competed all over the place. Over the years, Sawyer worked as an enhancement talent for WWF and WCW. He retired in late 2004 after he suffered a minor stroke.
Sawyer was memorably tag team partners with Flex Kavana in the USWA; they won the USWA Tag Team Championship together. Kavana went on to become The Rock, one of the top stars in WWE history, who made his return on the September 15 episode of WWE SmackDown. Sawyer also wrestled for W*ING in Japan.
Fightful sends its condolences to Sawyer's family, friends, and fans.
