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Brian Pillman. Brian William Pillman[4] (May 22, 1962 – October 5, 1997) was an American professional wrestler and professional football player best known for his appearances in Stampede Wrestling [5] in the 1980s and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in ...
Oct 19, 2021 · LOOSE CANNON | The Brian Pillman Story (Full Career Documentary) There’s perhaps no greater case of missed opportunity in wrestling history than Brian Pillma...more.
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Dec 24, 2020 · Flyin’ Brian Pillman was one of the most electric personalities in wrestling during his time in WCW and WWE. He had the athleticism and personality to captivate fans, and it ultimately helped him have an alliance with the legendary Stone Cold Steve Austin. Unfortunately, though, Pillman died at a young age. His legacy, however ...
Apr 16, 2018 · Brian Pillman's story in the world of professional wrestling is one that hasn't been told in full for a number of reasons -- from the anarchic nature of his "Loose Cannon" gimmick to his...
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Brian Pillman initially tried to make it as a professional footballer in the NFL, joining his hometown team, the Cincinnati Bengals, but was cut in pre-season. The same thing happened the following year with the Buffalo Bills. He finally found a home in the CFL in 1986 with the Calgary Stampeders but his career was cruelly cut short by an ankle inj...
In October of 1992, Pillman was teamed up with fellow underutilised mid-carder, Steve Austin. ‘Stunning’ Steve had been floundering since the break-up of top heel stable, The Dangerous Alliance in mid-1992. Neither man was overly enthused about entering the tag team ranks but the pair sought to make the best of it. With little support from the offi...
In late 1995, Pillman joined the reformed Four Horsemen with Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and Chris Benoit. Over the course of several weeks, Pillman began to act erratically both on-screen and backstage. Pillman had determined the only way he was going to properly succeed as a wrestler was to devise a character unlike anything ever seen in wrestling be...
After a protracted bidding war, Pillman finally signed on the dotted line with the WWF on June 10, 1996. He first appeared on WWF television at the 1996 King of the Ring event. Pillman cut an intense promo in which he threatened to run through the company, once his ankle had healed. In a nice piece of continuity, Pillman exchanged knowing glances w...
Surprisingly, Pillman has yet to receive an induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. However, there is no doubt that ‘The Loose Cannon’ would be a deserving inductee. His body of work during his decade long career far surpasses that of many of his contemporaries. An incredibly gifted worker, Pillman influenced many wrestlers who adopt an aerial approac...
Learn about the career and death of Brian Pillman, one of the most influential and innovative wrestlers of all time. From his early days in Canada and Japan to his infamous Loose Cannon gimmick in WCW, Pillman was a true pioneer of the sport.
Brian Pillman passed away in 1997, but he is remembered as one of the most influential Superstars of the 1990s. His high-flying abilities paved the way for future competitors and his development into an impulsive personality was integral in ushering in WWE’s Attitude era.
Brian Pillman clawed his way to infamy with a groundbreaking performance that blurred the lines between fact and fiction until it led to his ultimate destruction.
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