Pillman got involved in a car accident that saw him break an ankle and dislocate a jaw in the same year. Sean Casey, who was trained by Brian Pillman, posted a memorial graphic in her memory on his official Myspace Brian and Melanie had two children together, Brian Zachary and Skylar King, the latter born after Pillman's death. Brian William Pillman [4] (May 22, 1962 - October 5, 1997) was an American professional wrestler and professional football player best known for his appearances in Stampede Wrestling [5] in the 1980s and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the 1990s. Make sure that the file is a photo. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. His sister, son, two daughters, Melanie and NFL Strength Coach Kim Wood talked about Pillman's life. was made of her stepfather's heritage to the live crowd. When Pillman died suddenly in October of 1997Alexis was only fourteen years old. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. On April 15, 1996, Pillman was badly injured after falling asleep while driving his Hummer H1 in Kentucky and driving into a tree trunk, flipping the vehicle. [img]http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/m_f950e9f0283068997731c5a78863ea81.jpg[/img]. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. date='29 November 2009 - 09:09 PM' timestamp='1259528973' post='6886475'], [quote name='unknownsold13r' date='29 November 2009 - 01:46 PM' timestamp='1259531196' post='6886605'], wow she had some good things going on. In the course of the feud, Austin was given on-screen credit for damaging Pillman's ankle in late October 1996 after placing it in between the seat and backrest of a folded chair and then jumping on the chair (this particular style of attack has since been dubbed "The Pillmanizer", in honor of this incident). Almost all of the time Pillman could be seen wearing leather vests, sunglasses, jewelry and graphic T-shirts with skulls, monsters and sayings on them. Alexis is also survived by "Aunt" Sandy Chastain, "Uncle" Chris Reed, cousins Crystal Chastain-White, Olivia & Kate Chastain and she will be dearly missed by her boyfriend Todd Roberts. Melanie and Brian fathered two children together, Brian Jr. and Skylar. R.I.P. Austin was attacked by Pillman's friends as soon as he arrived, but he quickly subdued them. **SIGN UP FOR VIP ACCESS HERE**, Pro Wrestling Torch Reaches The Most Wrestling Fans Every Week: #1 in iTunes #1 on iPhone and iPad #1 on Android #1 on Kindle, Other News: Step-daughter of Brian Pillman dies after car accident on Thanksgiving, CLICK HERE FOR EVEN MORE PW.NET HEADLINES, CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF UPCOMING PRO WRESTLING EVENTS, LATEST FREE AUDIO SHOWS - CLICK TO LISTEN. If you enjoy PWInsider.com you can check out the AD-FREE PWInsider Elite section, Additionally, Brian also used Human Growth Hormone pills to maintain his body shape. She would have went so far Im there wresting career. After his feud with Austin, he feuded with Goldust over Marlena until his death. Brian Jr. interrupted Friedman's verbal assault to defend his family and his hometown, which led to a scuffle involving the two men, MJF's ally Wardlow, and Pillman's 'Varsity Blondes' tag-team partner Griff Garrison. All Rights Reserved. Vince also gave her $12,000 to make a downpayment for a residential house. He has interviewed big-name players in person incluiding Vince McMahon (at WWE Headquarters), Dana White (in Las Vegas), Eric Bischoff (at the first Nitro at Mall of America), Brock Lesnar (after his first UFC win). Unfortunately, the athlete reportedly started abusing painkillers and also started using cocaine and alcohol excessively. Danielson, Samoa Joe, CM Punk, etc. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Join Facebook to connect with Brittany Evans and others you may know. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. As expected, Brian started his career as a footballer and joined Begnal's in 1984 and later, the Calgary Stampeders. If you like wrestling, you should try online games. He held the NWA United States Tag Team Championship with The Z-Man between February 1990 and May 1990. Sorry to sound insensitive but it's true. The next day after SuperBrawl VI, Pillman was fired by WCW President Eric Bischoff. Alexis, age 26, was a wrestling manager on the independent scene. Weve updated the security on the site. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an obituary for Alexis Pillman, which you can read by clicking here. Just sick. In their first match with their new name, The Varsity Blonds defeated The Dark Order (Colt Cabana and Alex Reynolds) in a tag team match on the December 8, 2020 episodes of Dark. Afterlife. In a follow-up to my mention of Kyle O'Reilly in Dragon Gate USA coverage, he He was the only member of The Hart Foundation to not be related to the family through either blood or marriage. primary trainer. On the March 27, 1993 episode of Power Hour, the duo won the championships from Steamboat and Douglas. OS Lexi Pillman died This is a discussion on Lexi Pillman died within the Wrestling forums. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [9] An autopsy attributed Pillman's death to a heart attack. Because of this Pillman's mother chose to send him to a public school so that he could spend more time with his friends, which led him to become the only Presbyterian in his otherwise Catholic family. Pillman, who was primarily raised by his aunt Linda Pillman (his dad's sister) growing up,[28] shared in a shoot interview that he felt his mother was feigning her grieving during her infamous interview with Vince McMahon on WWF Raw is War one day after his dad's death, as their marriage was already going through the divorce process at the time and simply wanted a pay day for drugs. Alexis, age 26, was a wrestling manager on the independent scene. Most read in WWE HEART & SOL document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. During the feud they would for several weeks later appear in segments called "Brian Pillman's XXX-Files", in which Marlena was made to wear sexually provocative clothing. Pillman became a member of the WWF in 1996. Sad story all the way around. Rheanna searched for her . Whats even sadder is that McMahon is worth an estimated nearly $2 Billion dollars. Although the Hennepin County medical examiner listed the cause of Pillman's . We don't have further information at this time. During the mid-1990s, Pillman adopted the 'Loose Cannon' moniker, blurring the lines of kayfabe in professional wrestling and providing a precursor to the then-WWF's (WWE) 'Attitude Era' during his run with the company, as well as sporadic appearances in ECW and his final run with WCW, until his death in 1997 at the age of 35. The @OfficialPWI staff is also proud to announce @steveaustinBSR as the Stanley Weston Award winner for lifetime achievement", "Supreme Wrestling - Champions and Title History", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Pillman_Jr.&oldid=1139100876, Ranked No. She was 26 years old. [5] His sister Alexis became a professional wrestling valet under the ring name Lexi Pillman but died in 2009. Lex was one of my best friends. The younger Pillman was trained by Lance Storm and uses the Twitter handle @FlyinBrianJr as a tribute to his father. Pillman attended Dixie Heights High School in . So, what happened to Melanie Pillman? Learn how your comment data is processed. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. While being dragged from the arena, Pillman attacked a plant sitting in the audience with a fork he produced from his boot. Privacy Policy. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Try again later. Bischoff claims it was a plan he and Pillman came up with together. PWTorch offers a VIP membership for $10 a month (or less with an annual sub). The two got married in 1993. Even his allies in the Horsemen, especially Anderson, were wary of his behavior and tried in vain to keep him in check. Grappling looks more at particular tragic incidents that have in some instances altered pro wrestling in some way. The title was left vacant due to injury to former champion Brian Cage. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Find out how to play and win at top paying online casino NZ from our guide. - Services for Alexis Pillman will be held this weekend. Unfortunately, Alexis died in 2009 after a fatal road accident. She was born Alexis Michelle Reed on July 27th, 1983 and was the daughter of Melanie Reed. Services for her were held a few days later and her body was cremated. Alexis was vibrant, energetic and lived a short life. Eventually, he recovered completely but had to live with a raspy voice for the rest of his life. David is a TV personality famous for his role in HGTV's Design Star. Melanie has said that she meant for the divorce to be a wake-up call for Brian, and they were still living together at the time of Brian's passing, but he was banished to the basement. She had recently been working the independent scene as a valet under the name "Sexy" Lexi Pillman, appearing for . Pillman would have one more match in CZW, in a tag team match, teaming with Teddy Hart and faced Anthony Bennet and Jimmy Lloyd at Super Show V on January 26.[13][14]. Pillman and Anderson attacked Flair before the match, forcing Sting to come out alone. Melanie's story has left several netizens angry at how irresponsible a mother can be. By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor Although he did not wrestle for ECW, Pillman made several further appearances with the promotion, engaging in a war of words with Douglas, setting up a proposed feud. Former WWE wrestler Brian Pillman's step-daughter, Alexis Pillman, died on Thanksgiving following a car accident, reports PWInsider. Died young just like her father. In the course of serving advertisements to this site, our third-party advertiser may place or recognize a unique cookie on your browser. Alexis Palmer, aka Rheanna Ehrichs (Caitlin Carver), is the main villainess from "Lost and Found," the 15th episode of Stalker (airdate February 4, 2015). In July 2020, with MLW shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pillman began to appear in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), wrestling on both their flagship show Dynamite, and their online show Dark. So, who is David's partner? Pillman frequently blurred fact and fiction with his worked shoots. [53][54] He made his debut in December 2017, and is now wrestling for All Elite Wrestling beginning in the summer of 2020, where he, Griff Garrison, and Julia Hart have formed a stable, the Varsity Blondes, paying tribute to the 1980s era and to his father's tag team with Steve Austin. He was one of the first American wrestlers, along with "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton, to incorporate a variety of Mexican lucha libre moves into his arsenal. Pillman stated that he loved Bret and Owen enough to be willing to do anything for them. LEXI PILLMAN PASSES AWAY by Mike Johnson @ 1:08 AM on 11/27/2009 Alexis Pillman, the stepdaughter of the late Brian Pillman, who had been working independents on and off in last year Pillman joined WWF in 1996. [1] Pillman also played for the Buffalo Bills in preseason action in 1985, but he was the last player cut before the start of that season. The athlete was born in 1962, in Norwood Ohio. Wrestling card game series. Our deepest condolences to the Pillman family and friends at [citation needed] Pillman later feuded with Barry Windham, who he harassed while dressed as the masked Yellow Dog after losing a Loser Leaves WCW (Pillman was eventually reinstated). Add to your scrapbook. If you like wrestling, you should try online games. Third Party Advertising: We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Web site. Resend Activation Email. [2][29] Pillman lost to Goldust at SummerSlam in which Pillman was forced to wear a dress during his matches for a month, Pillman then challenged Goldust again to a match with two stipulations, if Pillman won he would take Marlena away from Goldust to be his personal assistant for 30 days or if Goldust won, Pillman would leave the WWF for the rest of his life. David is openly gay and has been involved in numerous serious relationships since he burst into the limelight. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. No other details were given about the accident other than Alexis injuries were fatal. However, his father passed away while Pillman was only a young boy. Reed was 26 years old.[50][51]. [46] Melanie Pillman was found dead from issues surrounding her years of drug abuse on June 1, 2022, as confirmed by Brian, Jr.[47] She was 56 years old. Pillman had debuted as a manager in January 2008, working a After this, Pillman was used as mostly as an enhancement talent losing to the likes of Brian Cage and Eddie Kingston. Alexis adopted the ring name of "Sexy" Lexi Pillmanan homage to her late step father. . This season the first episode kicks off big with the most controversial wrestler of the modern era; Brian Pillman. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. A system error has occurred. It is unlike the Wrestling with Sin series that deals more with the seedier side of wrestling like arrests, murders and suicides. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has an obituary for her, which you can read at Legacy.com. . Rheanna Ehrichs was born in April of 1993; the daughter of Monica Grant. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. This browser does not support getting your location. Pillman created a legacy as "The Loose Cannon",[1][2] a wrestling gimmick that would see him do a series of worked shoots that would gain him a degree of infamy for his unpredictable character. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Also, new exclusive top-shelf content every day including a new VIP-exclusive weekly 16 page digital magazine-style (PC and iPad compatible) PDF newsletter packed with exclusive articles and news. was originally trained and worked out of Canada's Extreme Canadian Championship Alexis C Tillman Sales Manager at The Hanover Sacramento, California, United States 735 followers 500+ connections Join to view profile The Hanover Insurance Group University of Phoenix Activity. Family members linked to this person will appear here. on live television, which prevented it from being edited out. She worked primarily in the southern independents. [50] On November 26, 2009, Reed died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Brian Pillman was a renowned wrestler with the WWE. Tuko.co.ke published the story of David Bromstad's partner. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Jim contacted the Budgetel Motel in Bloomington, Minnesota, where Pillman had stayed the previous night, and was told by the receptionist that Pillman was found dead in his hotel room by the maids earlier that day at 1:09p.m. Central Time. A young life tragically taken way too soon. He currently hosts the most listened to pro wrestling audio show in the world, (the PWTorch Livecast, top ranked in iTunes). Filsinger Games announced they had added Andre the Giant to their Legends of In late July, Pillman began teaming with fellow AEW newcomer Griff Garrison, still competing mostly on Dark. She appeared in numerous media interviews discussing the demise of her lover. Hes pimped many girls and guys out in the Cincinnati and word is he was pimping her out against her will but she was afraid it would hurt her career in wrestling. Another rumor was she had been addicted to drugs and depended on him to supply her. Try again. He later married Melanie Morgan (born September 23, 1965) on March 17, 1993. Windham and Pillman lost to Steamboat and Douglas at Starrcade on December 28. He gained the backstage ire of New Jack when he referred to Jack's tag team with Mustafa Saed as "Niggas with Attitudes" at Fight the Power, a reference to the rap group N.W.A. my deepest condolences to you and all of her family and friends. Try again later. Join Facebook to connect with Alexis Pillman and others you may know. OMG this new site is *censored*ing ridiculous. Melanie had two children before this marriage from a relationship from the past. Brian Zachary Pillman (born September 9, 1993),[2] better known by the ring name Brian Pillman Jr., is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). [1] Pillman struggled academically and needed help with school to continue to play; he was then tutored by Miami rugby player Bill Minnich. He graduated in 2011 and furthered his education by attending college. The Premiere Sports Lineup in the Nation! The following features come with a VIP membership which tens of thousands of fans worldwide have enjoyed for many years WWNLIVE NEWS: NXT star Sami Zayn announced for EVOLVE Tour, NEWS: Daughter of Bill DeMott dies in weekend car crash, HAAS NEWS: Charlie Haas getting back in the ring - big reunion match at OVW, headliner for CWE year-end tour, THE TORCH: #1 IN COMBAT ENTERTAINMENT COVERAGE. . Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Who knows how far she couldve gone in the business? Pillman Jr used the ring name "Alex King," as a tribute to both of his sisters, Alexis Reed and Skylar King. Pillman and John Harbaugh, current head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, were roommates and defensive teammates while at Miami.[11]. 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