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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Oct 10, 2023 20:45:30 GMT -5
I actually really appreciate that they provided an actual reason why he's not using the name that makes sense.
Also it was a good promo but what in the hell was that beard.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Oct 10, 2023 20:50:26 GMT -5
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I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Oct 10, 2023 20:51:14 GMT -5
I really liked that promo
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on Oct 10, 2023 20:54:17 GMT -5
Pillman Jr was such an amazing get that NBC had to put out an article about how big a deal it is to get him from AEW, but no so big a deal they could get a real person to write the article, but the contradiction of that dark hair against the bright hair is playing out that duality in a really artful way. GUy's already proving me wrong.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Oct 10, 2023 20:57:02 GMT -5
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Oct 10, 2023 21:00:52 GMT -5
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Oct 10, 2023 21:12:12 GMT -5
Damn, I was hoping he'd say his new name was Prian Billman III
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Post by HIM on Oct 10, 2023 21:13:51 GMT -5
I really liked that vignette. It established him, explained why he has a new name, I even dig the look. That promo was by far the best thing I've seen him cut in, well, ever lmao.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Oct 10, 2023 21:17:57 GMT -5
"Why heel out on other people's dead fathers? I've got one of my own!"
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Oct 10, 2023 21:18:05 GMT -5
Didn't it come out in the Dark Side of the Ring piece that his step father was incredibly abusive towards him?
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Post by ejm olmos on Oct 10, 2023 21:19:38 GMT -5
f*** that was actually really good. I’m intrigued.
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Post by Slammy Award-Winning Cannibal on Oct 10, 2023 21:22:29 GMT -5
Didn't it come out in the Dark Side of the Ring piece that his step father was incredibly abusive towards him? I can’t recall, but that doesn’t mean that’s who he saw as his father figure.
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Post by Savage Gambino on Oct 10, 2023 21:24:03 GMT -5
Just realized another name; Cody Rhodes! The dude who headlined Night 2 of WrestleMania! He’s won things! He’s the son of Dusty Rhodes! Again, why is the first example you use David Flair?! EDIT: He’s not even the first FLAIR I’d use as an example! On top of all that, he's also Pillman's former boss. Which would be one thing if they were avoiding mentioning AEW, but they went through the trouble of mentioning that they plucked him away from the competition... the same competition where Cody was EVP.
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Post by ben:friendship frog on Oct 10, 2023 21:28:25 GMT -5
I wasn't sure about the name but after seeing the promo I really like how they've explained it.
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Post by Savage Gambino on Oct 10, 2023 21:28:33 GMT -5
I actually really appreciate that they provided an actual reason why he's not using the name that makes sense. Also it was a good promo but what in the hell was that beard. Dark beard, dark eyebrows, dark lineup, and a mane of blonde hair. Such a bold look, but in the bad way. It might've worked if he dyed his hair dark as well, and just did blonde highlights, but he looks like Austin Theory in a wig here.
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Post by ben:friendship frog on Oct 10, 2023 21:32:11 GMT -5
Dark Side of the Ring piece I feel like Dark Side of the ring piece is a very different documentary
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Post by avenger on Oct 10, 2023 21:38:13 GMT -5
Didn't it come out in the Dark Side of the Ring piece that his step father was incredibly abusive towards him? I can’t recall, but that doesn’t mean that’s who he saw as his father figure. Wasn't he mainly raised by Pillman's sister, rather than his mother and step-father?
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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Oct 10, 2023 21:38:54 GMT -5
good promo and he looks thinner in the face. interested to see if he leaned out.
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Post by Slammy Award-Winning Cannibal on Oct 10, 2023 21:46:41 GMT -5
I can’t recall, but that doesn’t mean that’s who he saw as his father figure. Wasn't he mainly raised by Pillman's sister, rather than his mother and step-father? Can’t recall. He said father figure, so that can mean anything, doesn’t have to imply it was a family member who raised him. Could’ve just been a key male role model who helped guide him in his life. A teacher, a coach, a father of a friend. Who knows.
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Post by ben:friendship frog on Oct 10, 2023 21:49:26 GMT -5
I can’t recall, but that doesn’t mean that’s who he saw as his father figure. Wasn't he mainly raised by Pillman's sister, rather than his mother and step-father? Yeah, I'm not sure if it's been brought up here yet but: Lexis After his sister Alexis aka "Sexy" Lexi Pillman. Brian Jr's sister who passed away in 2009. King After his other sister Skylar King. I've tried to work out the family link there (whether it's a stepdad or what but I have no idea). Fun fact, in his debut match Pillman Jr. went under the name Alex King.
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