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PWTorch editor Wade Keller has covered pro wrestling full time since 1987 starting with the Pro Wrestling Torch print newsletter. From there, his lifestyle turned down a path of escapism. Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5 just past 1 p.m., Brian Pillman was found dead in his hotel room in Bloomington, Minn. The WWF did not address that controversial storyline, although Goldust wrestles on the Oct. 13 Raw with Marlena back in his corner. He may be most remembered for being part of an angle on live television where Steve Austin broke into his house and Pillman pulled a gun to protect himself and his wife. This week is the 23-year anniversary of Brian Pillman's death. This means that... WWE transformed the Amway Center back in August ahead of SummerSlam to turn it into the ThunderDome. They signed him, but he was unable to return to full time action until just a few months ago. Keep your little bookworms engaged outside of the classroom with our selection of the very best literary adaptations. Dark Order's Mr. Brodie Lee has reflected on his recent Dog Collar matchup against Cody. There had even been a plan among a few wrestlers that they were going to beat up Pillman to send him a message. Originally published: Pro Wrestling Torch Weekly newsletter #461 The following is a reprint of the Torch Newsletter cover story on the death of Brian Pillman from five years ago this week. “It was, I would say, shocking but not surprising, is unfortunately probably the most accurate way to state most people’s reactions. The “Loose Cannon” famously once convinced Eric Bischoff to legitimately release him from his WCW contract as part of a groundbreaking ‘worked shoot’ storyline back in 1996. CLICK HERE FOR EVEN MORE PW.NET HEADLINES, CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF UPCOMING PRO WRESTLING EVENTS, LATEST FREE AUDIO SHOWS - CLICK TO LISTEN. McMahon said that authorities did not suspect foul play, but did mention prescription or recreational drugs may have been the cause. He failed a WWF drug test, but was not taken off the road. In addition to the several items WWE is... All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Full Gear this Saturday night on pay-per-view. Monday, October 5th marked 23 years since the death of wrestling legend Brian Pillman. He was in the midest of the controversial angle where he had won the 24 hour services of Goldust's wife, Marlena. Melanie filed for divorce three weeks before Pillman's death in what she said she hoped would be a wake-up call for HIM. He currently hosts the most listened to pro wrestling audio show in the world, (the PWTorch Livecast, top ranked in iTunes). He signed with WCW in 1989 and wrestled there as "Flyin' Brian" and a member of the Hollywood Blondes with Steve Austin and later the Four Horsemen until joining the WWF last year. ago today, plus Randy Orton vs. Sheamus for WWE Title, ROH FLASHBACK: The aftermath of Joe vs. Kobashi 10 years ago today, THE TORCH: #1 IN COMBAT ENTERTAINMENT COVERAGE. He had endured 36 throat operations as a child. The “Loose Cannon” famously once convinced Eric Bischoff to legitimately release him from his WCW contract as part of a groundbreaking ‘worked shoot’ storyline back in 1996. It wasn't just problems in his personal life that led Pillman down such a destructive path. Helen said Pillman seemed despondent dating back to last July when he visited the Hart family in Calgary. We will publish a number of other articles from the Torch Newsletter covering Pillman's death throughout the weekend. His car wreck came at a time when his career had finally begun to take off. “My own personal reaction, I was – devastated might be too strong a word, Brian and I weren’t that close and I don’t want to suggest that we were – but I was really saddened by it, obviously,” Bischoff said. "He was the only non-relative to belong to the Hart Foundation because he was so close to the family," Helen Hart told the Calgary Sun. Pillman had missed some appearances recently and his behavior had been erratic enough that WWF officials and wrestlers figured Pillman lost track of time or "made other plans." The final few years of Pillman's life were just as trying. She called him on the phone and wanted to talk to him, but Pillman refused to talk to her. Pillman's funeral is Friday in Florence, Ky. The ankle never healed totally and needed to be fused in place, taking away much of his mobility and causing him tremendous pain after his workouts and matches. He has conducted "Torch Talk" insider interviews with Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Steve Austin, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Eric Bischoff, Jesse Ventura, Lou Thesz, Jerry Lawler, Mick Foley, Jim Ross, Paul Heyman, Bruno Sammartino, Goldberg, more. 3, The Monday Night War: WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro, Extreme Championship Wrestling: Hardcore History, The Best TV Shows About Being in Your 30s. According to Eddie Sharkey, a referee on the card, Pillman seemed to be in good spirits before the card, but not long after his match he saw Pillman sitting against a wall staring into space, and later lying in a fetal position in a corner. Lee opened up about their bout during... NXT Superstar Cameron Grimes has praised the WWE Performance Center, claiming that the WWE system simply "cannot be beat. I particularly enjoyed the article by Bruce Mitchell on Fritz Von Erich's death. When he crashed his humvee on Apr.

He’s throwing up the Von Erich Claw mockingly before going into dissing the Von Erich clan. No fans are allowed into... Heath was injured during the Call Your Shot Gauntlet match at Impact Wrestling's Bound For Glory PPV last weekend. ago today in first-ever Hell in a Cell match - Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels, HIAC FLASHBACK: Kane beats Undertaker in HIAC match 5 yrs. Monday, October 5th marked 23 years since the death of wrestling legend Brian Pillman. Fans picked up on how Sting no longer has a page on the WWE Shop website.

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