Brian Pillman

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Brian Pillman, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Brian William Pillman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 22, 1962.

He died on October 5, 1997 at the age of 35.

Brian Pillman has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameBrian William Pillman
• Ring Names
  • Brian Pillman (January 11, 1995 - October 5, 1997)
  • California Brian (January 5, 1995 - January 10, 1995)
  • Brian Pillman (September 2, 1992 - January 4, 1995)
  • Flyin' Brian (June 9, 1989 - September 1, 1992)
  • Brian Pillman (October 25, 1986 - June 8, 1989)
  • The Yellow Dog (June 9, 1991 - September 29, 1991)
• Born May 22, 1962
• Died October 5, 1997 (aged 35)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceCincinnati, Ohio
• Billed From
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
• Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
• Weight
  • 226 lbs (103 kg)
• NicknamesThe Loose Cannon; Flyin'; F'n; The Walking/Ticking Time Bomb; The Rogue Horseman

Career History

• Roles

  • Wrestler (November 25, 1986 - October 5, 1997)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionWWF	June 10, 1996	October 5, 1997
  PromotionECW	February 17, 1996	April 15, 1996
  PromotionWCW	June 9, 1989	February 11, 1996
  PromotionNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	June 23, 1995	July 13, 1995
  PromotionNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	March 21, 1991	August 11, 1991
  PromotionNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	April 13, 1989	April 29, 1989
  PromotionSTAMPEDE	November 25, 1986	March 31, 1989

• Images History

  

  Jun 1996

  

  Jan 1996

  

  Nov 1986

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel		October 29, 1995	October 5, 1997
  Tweener		April 1, 1995	October 28, 1995
  Face		January 5, 1995	March 31, 1995
  Heel		September 2, 1992	January 4, 1995
  Face		November 25, 1986	September 1, 1992

• Finishers

  • Air Pillman - Springboard Lariat (November 25, 1986 - October 5, 1997)
  • Hangman's Neckbreaker (March 23, 1997 - October 5, 1997)
  • Cross Armbreaker with Neckscissors, proceeded by a Russian Legsweep (January 5, 1995 - November 30, 1995)
  • Diving Crossbody (November 25, 1986 - October 16, 1994)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Loose Cannon" by Jim Johnston - Single (June 10, 1996 - October 5, 1997)
  • Theme Song"S**tlist" by L7 - Single (February 17, 1996 - April 15, 1996)
  • Theme Song"Coast" - with The Four Horsemen - Team (October 29, 1995 - February 11, 1996)
  • Theme Song"California Sun" - Single (January 5, 1995 - October 28, 1995)
  • Theme Song"Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds" by Ratt - Single (June 23, 1995 - July 13, 1995)
  • Theme Song"Rock Machine" - Single (October 31, 1993 - October 16, 1994)
  • Theme Song"Satan's Sister" - with Steve Austin - Team (January 2, 1993 - October 30, 1993)
  • Theme Song"Rock Machine" - Single (June 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993)
  • Theme Song"Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds" by Ratt - Single (March 21, 1991 - August 11, 1991)
  • Theme Song"Rocket" by Def Leppard - Single (June 9, 1989 - May 31, 1990)
  • Theme Song"Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds" by Ratt - Single (April 13, 1989 - April 29, 1989)

Titles & Accomplishments

• World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

  • x1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Stone Cold Steve Austin)
  • x1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (with Tom Zenk)
  • x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Stone Cold Steve Austin)
  • x2 WCW Light Heavyweight Championship

• Stampede Wrestling

  • 2 Stampede Wrestling International Tag Team Championship (with Bruce Hart)

• Other Accomplishments

  • Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
  • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
  • Stampede Wrestling International Tag Team Title Tournament Winner (1987 - with Bruce Hart)
  • 18° in PWI 500 (1993)
  • WON Feud of the Year (1997 - The Hart Foundation vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin)
  • WON Tag Team of the Year (1993 - with Steve Austin)
  • WON Most Underrated (1994)
  • WON Rookie of the Year (1987)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • The Hart Foundation - Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith (March 31, 1997 - October 5, 1997)
  • The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Chris Benoit, Ric Flair, Woman (October 29, 1995 - February 11, 1996)
  • The Hollywood Blonds - Stone Cold Steve Austin (January 2, 1993 - October 30, 1993)
  • Flyin' Brian & The Z-Man - Tom Zenk (October 9, 1989 - August 21, 1992)
  • Bad Company - Bruce Hart (March 27, 1987 - August 13, 1988)
• Family
  • Lexis King / Brian Pillman Jr. - Son

Brian Pillman Games Appearances (8)

WWE Main Series (3/26)

WWE 2K17

WWE 2K16

WWE '13

Other Games (5)

SuperCard

Showdown Legends Of Wrestling

Legends Of Wrestling 2

Legends Of Wrestling

WCW SuperBrawl