In a recent episode of “The ARN Show” podcast, Arn Anderson discussed the ephemeral reunion of The Four Horsemen, which included Brian Pillman, back in 1995.
Here are several key takeaways from the discussion on the podcast:
When touching upon the brief reunion of the Four Horsemen in 1995 that included Brian Pillman, Anderson clarified, “I think that was the strategy all along. If you recall, Pillman provided a helpful push during our match’s final stage, the match between Ric and myself. There was a swift kick from the ropes to the back of the head, which led to a DDT. This added an extra layer of intrigue to the deal. It gave me an immediate opportunity — scoring a 1-2-3 on Ric Flair is a rare achievement in the industry. It’s a milestone that you can take pride in for the rest of your career, given its spare occurrence. Ric didn’t lose frequently. It was similar to the scenario with Hogan, he too rarely tasted defeat. A victory over him means it could take the National Guard to defeat him, a 1-2-3 was noteworthy. This was a method to push Pillman to a place where his popularity with fans was already growing. This provided an additional boost for him, allowing him to mingle with top-tier artists and leave a substantial influence on the match.”
Regarding whether Brian Pillman was a genuine fit for the Four Horsemen group, Anderson commented, “I was fond of the persona that he portrayed, yet I’m not certain if it was just an act. I perceive Brian Pillman as extremely intelligent and exceptionally eloquent. However, I do think that there was something unique or eccentric about him, in a positive sense. His outlook on things was significantly different from others. It’s not simple to impersonate a crazy character without seeming absurd or clichéd. His creative antics, like yelling at the good guys during a promo, were intriguing. On one occasion, he crossed his limits, and I had to reprimand him, and it happened spontaneously on both our parts. You simply cannot raise hell on a top-tier good guy without expecting a reaction. You would otherwise undermine him. So, I had to hit the brakes on that rather quickly. But I can’t really tell whether that was Brian’s genuine personality, thinking he could break the rules because he was slightly crazy, or him just playing an excellent character. Regardless, it was effective.”
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