Brian Pillman Jr. is coming to WWE NXT.
After being teased for several weeks through a series of vignettes that looked at his father’s professional football and wrestling careers, Pillman Jr. was shown on camera on this week’s episode of NXT.
The former AEW wrestler was shown sitting in front of another television. Pillman Jr. revealed that he’s planning to “inflict pain” on the same business that has given him so much grief. He referenced his “dead father,” saying he only wants the fans to think about him these days.
Additionally, Pillman Jr. stated that he’s “nobody’s Junior” and will be going by the name of the person who actually raised him – King.
As we previously reported here on eWn, the recently trademarked name of “Lexis King” will be used for Brian Pillman Jr.
The name Lexis comes from Pillman’s half-sister Alexis, who died in a car accident in 2009. She was just 26 years old.
The King part of the name comes from Pillman’s remaining sister, Skylar King. Pillman’s first match in December 2017 would see him work as Alex King in a tribute to his sisters.
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Brian Pillman Jr., the former AEW wrestler, is making his way to WWE NXT. After weeks of teasing through vignettes that explored his father’s professional football and wrestling careers, Pillman Jr. made his appearance on this week’s episode of NXT.
During the segment, Pillman Jr. was seen sitting in front of a television, expressing his intention to “inflict pain” on the wrestling industry that has caused him so much grief. He referred to his “dead father” and emphasized that he wants fans to remember him for who he is today.
In a surprising twist, Pillman Jr. announced that he will no longer go by his father’s name and will instead adopt the name of the person who raised him – King. Recently, Pillman Jr. trademarked the name “Lexis King,” which is a combination of his half-sister Alexis’ name and the surname King from his remaining sister, Skylar King.
The decision to change his name pays tribute to his sisters, with Alexis tragically passing away in a car accident in 2009 at the age of 26. Pillman Jr.’s first match in December 2017 was performed under the name Alex King as a tribute to his sisters.
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This move to WWE NXT marks an exciting new chapter in Brian Pillman Jr.’s career. As he steps into the ring under the name Lexis King, fans can anticipate his unique style and determination to make a name for himself in the wrestling industry.