
Brian Pillman Jr. Apparently Headed To WWE – A few days ago, we noted how Brian Pillman Jr. and AEW parted ways after the second-generation star’s contract expired and it was not renewed.
In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that that Pillman Jr. was training at the WWE Performance Center on Thursday, July 13, but no additional information about his status was provided.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported that Pillman is still a free agent for now. Pillman has yet to sign with WWE and was “told that what he’s doing resembles a bit of a “get to know you” meeting and that WWE had immediate interest when he became available.”
They were also told that a lot of people WWE is bringing in are being kept close to the vest, although Pillman Jr. doesn’t fall under this because he was so visible at the PC.
Brian, the son of former WWE star Brian Pillman, rose to prominence with MLW, especially during his run with Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Teddy Hart as the New Era Hart Foundation. Pillman Jr. started wrestling for AEW in 2-19, as he competed in the battle royale at AEW Double or Nothing 2019. He continued to wrestle on AEW programming, and he teamed up with Griff Garrison to form the Varsity Blonds.
Pillman signed a full-time deal with AEW in July 2021. Garrison had surgery in December 2022, and Pillman joined forces with Brock Anderson. He last wrestled for AEW at the House Rules event in May 13, where he and Anderson lost to The Gunns (Austin & Colten Gunn). Pillman has remained active on the independent scene.
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Brian Pillman Jr. Apparently Headed To WWE