Brian Pillman

Stats

• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 227 pounds
• From: Cincinnati, OH
• Career Highlights: Cruiserweight Champion; WCW Tag Team Champion

Signature Moves

Jumping Spin Heel Kick

Standing front

Cross Armbar

Grounded opponent near upper body

Finishers

Air Pillman

Corner opponent front

Diving Cross Body 3

Dive vs. standing opponent

Snap Suplex (alternate)

Standing front

Attributes

• Strike Power: 80
• Grapple Power: 80
• Submission: 65
• Strike Defense: 80
• Grapple Defense: 80
• Speed: 75
• Jump: 80
• Agility: 80
• Adrenaline: 80
• Recovery: 80
• Toughness: 90
• Durability: 80
• Charisma: 85
• Tag Team: 80
• Overall: 87

Abilities

• Dirty Pin
• Outside Dives
• Springboard Dives
• Leverage Pin
• Ring Escape

WWE Bio

The career of Brian Pillman is one that had two very separate and distinct acts, each memorable and groundbreaking in their own right. As “Flyin’ Brian,” Pillman was one of the industry’s most athletic and breathtaking competitors. As the “Loose Cannon,” Pillman was one of the most controversial stars to ever step foot into a ring. Pillman thrilled fans during his early days in WCW with his fast-paced arsenal of acrobatic moves. His rivalry against Japanese star Jushin “Thunder” Liger over the Cruiserweight Championship produced some of the most memorable matches of the 1990s. He was also one-half of the Hollywood Blonds with his partner, “Stunning” Steve Austin. The duo was cocky, colorful and successful, winning the WCW Tag Team Championship in 1993. But Pillman is perhaps best remembered for his time as the “Loose Cannon” beginning in late 1995. Gone was the clean-cut high-flyer, replaced by a wild man who could literally do anything at any moment. He was fired from WCW in 1996 after his highly controversial “Respect” Match against Kevin Sullivan at SuperBrawl VI . He went to ECW for a few months, where he couldn’t compete due to a devastating car accident that shattered his ankle. That didn’t stop Pillman from creating mayhem in the promotion. Pillman, now one of the most talked-about stars in the industry, was quickly signed with WWE. He battled his former tag partner Austin before aligning himself with Bret “Hit Man” Hart in a reformed Hart Foundation that found fault with American values, but were wildly popular in Canada. Pillman tragically died in 1997, but his impact on the industry was undeniable. As the “Loose Cannon,” his wild, unpredictable style was the perfect fit for the start of the “Attitude Era.” In WWE ’13 , Pillman’s wild antics are celebrated once more, and controversy is never far behind. Whether you liked Pillman or loathed him, it’s undeniable that it was impossible to take your eyes off of him.

Breakdown

Playing as Brian Pillman is a lot of fun. Even though he only rates as an 80 in both Jump and Agility, he has the move-set and abilities to take the action to the air. When you download him you get the Air Pillman Finisher, a nice springboard clothesline dive from the apron that blasts your opponent’s head. Pillman has a Cross Armbar Signature Move, but opt for the Jumping Spin Heel Kick because it also attacks the head and Pillman is a much more powerful striker (80) than he is submission artist (65). Other than that, he is very well-rounded and not weak in any other category. Here’s a hidden gem: Downloading Pillman also rewards you with the fantastic—and old-school—groggy grapple Gouging. When your opponent is standing groggy, hold down and tap grapple to latch on with this eye gouge from back in the day!

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