It has seemingly been confirmed that Brian Pillman Jr. is set to join WWE NXT as USA network begins to build hype around the newly signed WWE Superstar.
The USA Network recently released an article officially announcing Brian Pillman Jr.’s signing with the company. Fans were quick to notice Pillman Jr.’s brief appearance during NXT No Mercy on September 30th.
The rumors are true: Brian Pillman, Jr. is the latest pro wrestling prodigy to make the jump to WWE! Following in the footsteps of megastar-in-the-making Jade Cargill is Pillman, Jr., who eagle-eyed members of the WWE Universe noticed making a blink-and-you-missed-it appearance during NXT No Mercy on September 30.
It’s yet another savvy signing by WWE as they pluck yet another aspiring Superstar away from the competition and welcome another world-class athlete to the WWE locker room. Here’s why the WWE Universe should be excited for the eventual in-ring debut of Brian Pillman, Jr.!
The first set of vignettes for Pillman Jr. aired on the September 26th episode of NXT, these vignettes depicted Pillman Jr. watching Cincinnati Bengals football, the team his late father Brian Pillman played for, as well as WCW, where Pillman Sr. had worked. While the exact date of Pillman Jr.’s television debut remains unknown, anticipation is building for his eventual in-ring introduction.
Pillman Jr.’s arrival in NXT marks a significant moment in his career and brings with it high expectations. At just 30 years old, Pillman Jr. has the potential to become a major star within WWE, following in the footsteps of his highly talented father.
When Did Brian Pillman Jr. Leave AEW?
Brian Pillman Jr. departed AEW on July 11th when his contract with the company expired. Pillman Jr. then joined the WWE in late August after it was reported on July 16th that he had a tryout at the WWE Performance Center.