| Mike Boyette | |
| Birth Name: | Michael Bowyer |
| Names: | Mike Boyette The California Hippie Hollywood Hippie Hippie Boyette Grenade Boyer Grenade Bowyer The Beastman Apocalypse |
| Birth Date: | 1943 4, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Tucson, Arizona |
| Death Place: | Alabama |
| Death Cause: | Colon cancer |
| Children: | Kristi Bowyer Lance Bowyer Steve Bowyer |
| Billed: | San Diego, California |
| Trainer: | Eddie Sharkey Verne Gagne |
| Debut: | 1966 |
| Retired: | 1988 |
Michael Bowyer[1] (April 24, 1943 – December 6, 2012), also known by the ring name Mike "The California Hippie" Boyette, was an American professional wrestler, who made his debut in 1966.[2]
Boyette was born in Tucson, Arizona. Prior to his career in wrestling, he became a judo champion while serving in the United States Marines and earned a place in the 1964 Olympic team in Tokyo, but broke his leg and had to give up his spot.[1]
In 1966, Boyette began his wrestling career and was trained by Eddie Sharkey and Verne Gagne. He became second in all three United States Tag Team title competitions. In the early 80's he was given a push in Southwest Championship Wrestling as Grenade Boyer, a heel character who could "explode" at any time. The character was not popular and Boyette was relegated to jobber. In 1985, Boyette wrestled in the Universal Wrestling Federation and had a total of 197 losses.[1]
Boyette died in Alabama, survived by his daughter Kristi Bowyer and 2 sons, Lance & Steve. He had 7 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.