Brian Pillman passed away in 1997, but he is remembered as one of the most influential Superstars of the 1990s.

Brian Pillman had a successful career, as he had prominent runs in WCW and WWF. However, it was cut short, as he passed away in 1997. His legacy lives on, as Brian Pillman Jr., now known as Lexis ...

But for me, as far as an identity standpoint, it was a crutch." Many wrestling fans have strong opinions on Brian Pillman, who died of a heart attack in 1997 at the age of 35.

Pillman is best known for his time in both WCW and WWE. While under contract to WWE, he died on October 5, 1997 after being found dead in a motel just hours prior to WWE’s In Your House: Badd ...

9. 1997 - Vince McMahon Interviews Melanie Pillman WWE.com Brian Pillman, a revolutionary pro wrestling mind and one of the most memorable, credible characters ever, passed away on October 5, 1997.

Brian Pillman Jr.'s father, Brian Pillman, was a professional wrestler for more than a decade, mainly in WCW and also WWE towards the end of his life. Pillman died from a heart attack at the age ...

But for me, as far as an identity standpoint, it was a crutch." Many wrestling fans have strong opinions on Brian Pillman, who died of a heart attack in 1997 at the age of 35.