Brian Pillman Jr. Spotted At Performance Center

[Gus Richlen Was Wrong]

Don't know if it was in the AEW section about his release but here it is.

Already seeing people angry about him going to WWE given the infamous interview with his mom shortly after Brian Sr.'s death. My reply was, "If Brian Jr. holds no ill will over it and wants to take his chances in WWE, why shit on him for it?"

[yokohamacpfc]

His ring work and attitude need work so it would be at least a year before we see him back on TV. Whether it is best for him to spend that year doing indies/minor Japanese promotions or spend it at the PC being coached every day is up for debate. Perhaps HBK and Bloom's influence and experience might be better for an immature guy rather than the road.

[tagteammatchplaya]

I think he's a better fit there than AEW honestly

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

He needs a total refresh, he didn't seem to be going anywhere in AEW for a number of reasons

He has a right to resent the company for the stuff with his Dad and Mom but maybe Vince having less power over booking... kinfa, has softened him up to a run here

[Defrebel - White Pony]

THE 4TH GALLUS 

[UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm]

I don't like the guy even a little bit but they can definitely find something for the guy there with his dad's history.

[Main Event Mark]

Fall enrollment to Chase U.

[fw91]

Jul 14, 2023 18:59:14 GMT -5 Gus Richlen Was Wrong said:

Don't know if it was in the AEW section about his release but here it is.

Already seeing people angry about him going to WWE given the infamous interview with his mom shortly after Brian Sr.'s death. My reply was, "If Brian Jr. holds no ill will over it and wants to take his chances in WWE, why shit on him for it?"

This is an uncomfortable conversation, but I don't think Brian and Melanie had a good relationship due to her own addictions. Her second husband abused him and his sister. He was primarily raised by Brian Sr's. sisters. Wikipedia for what it's worth also claims that Brian Jr thinks Melanie feigned a lot of her grief as the marriage was troubled at the time of Brian Sr's death.

[Fade is a CodyCryBaby]

I’d be surprised if they gave him a shot. But maybe the lineage runs strong in connections, I dunno.

[Main Event Mark]

It's also very possible Regal, Cody and others who know him well think he's worth investing in.

[Instant Classic]

But will he keep his name???

[Harry The Arrow was Wrong!]

Dude seems like the biggest moron/asshole going and isn't all that good as a talent. Maybe training in nxt might be a better fit for him but I doubt it.

[XIII]

THE TIGHT CANNON BRIAN PILLMAN JR.

[Lizuka #BLM]

He seems to be me like one of those people who they'll bring in but will never actually make it to NXT TV.

[TWERKIN' MAGGLE]

Ryan B. McGillicutty Jr. here we come!

[Doo Doo is Worse Than WCW 2000]

I'm all for more unintentional hilarity in NXT.

[MolotovMocktail]

I’m for it if it leads to his father finally getting in the Hall of Fame.

[DZ: WF Legacy]

Good, we need Pillman in the HOF and we need Mattel to get the rights back so we can get figures again.

[Mozenrath]

WWE has given worse wrestlers a push who had less going for them, so I think the idea he'd be deemed not ready for TV to be a little bit naive. Not saying he's great, but is he good enough for NXT? Yeah, of course he would be.

He's a doofus, but the writing was on the wall with him in AEW for quite a while now, and between WWE or Impact, probably the most realistic options for him, WWE was what I'd have leaned towards. Maybe he will shape up, but I will believe it when I see it.

[Chuck Conry]

Well they don't need to try to make him have any gimmick like his dad had. No Hollywood blonde, no loose cannon, or anything like that. Come up with something that is his own.