Brian Pillman Jr. has officially parted ways with All Elite Wrestling after his deal with the company expired.
Pillman Jr.’s departure was confirmed by PWInsider, and has been met with a mixture of surprise and disappointment by fans of the young wrestler.
Pillman Jr., who is the son of the late wrestling legend Brian Pillman, had been with AEW since 2019 and had made a name for himself as a promising young talent.
He had been involved in some high-profile storylines and matches during his time with the promotion, including a feud with MJF and a tag match against Kenny Omega and the Good Brothers on an episode of Dynamite.
Despite his potential, Pillman Jr. had been used sparingly in recent months, with his last appearance for the company coming in May. This led to speculation among fans that his time with AEW may be coming to an end.
Brian Pillman Jr.’s Wrestling Lineage
Many fans are already well aware of the young wrestler’s family history in professional wrestling, his father was the former two-time WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Pillman.
Known best for his “Loose Cannon” gimmick, Pillman made a name for himself with high-profile feuds, involving the likes of WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and teaming with the legendary Hart Foundation during WWE’s much-beloved Attitude Era.
Pillman tragically passed away at the young age of 35, when he was discovered deceased in a hotel room in Bloomington, Minnesota, due to a heart attack.