26 years ago my father was buried, and tonight I buried his last name. I will no longer be known as the lost son living in his father’s shadow. I will forge my own path and stop at nothing until I am the King of
#WWENXT
👑
In a bizarre turn of events, the encounter between my pregnant sister and Maxwell Jacob Friedman sent my sister into contractions late last night and she is expected to have a baby today or tomorrow!!! My nephew is about to have the same birthday as me! Surreal week!!! 🤯❤️👶🐯🙏
Growing up I felt like I had no family at all. That was until I decided to venture into the wild world of professional wrestling. To everyone at AEW, MLW, and every Indy promotion in between... Thank you! Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for being my FAMILY!!! ❤️
One of the most traumatizing events of my life. A crazed drunk bald man broke into our precious home and my poor injured father tried to defend us all from certain death 😭😭😭
My sister, Brittany Pillman, who lost both of her parents at a young age and struggled to have meaningful relationships with men in her life was just proposed to by the man of her dreams! After 20 years of heat the whole Pillman family is blowin a HOT COMEBACK! Congrats sis!!! ❤
#AEW
and The Owen Hart Foundation (
@owen_foundation
) Enter Into A Relationship to Honor World Renowned Wrestler Owen Hart’s Legacy
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This photo captures the literal highest moment of my career, possibly life… A win in front of thousands in my hometown, followed by a post match celebration with one of my greatest heroes, Cincinnati’s own, Jon F’N Moxley!!!
Made it back home to my legendary Aunt Linda! The woman who raised me!!! Linda F’N Pillman!!! See if you can spot her front row this Wednesday on
#AEWDynamite
❤️
Walking into the gym,
Old man on a bike: Man you look like one of them old wrestlers like Flyin Brian!
Me: Yeah that’s my dad!
Old man: Na man I know you just bullshitting me, you do look like him though.
Me: Alright man have a nice day!
Lol I love this town 😂😂😂
While I hope to respond to every message individually, I would just like to say that the outpouring of support from my friends, fans, and colleagues alike has been overwhelmingly positive. I cannot thank you all enough for extending your condolences ❤️.
Months of preparation behind me and I will finally make my debut for All Elite Wrestling! This is quite literally the BIGGEST opportunity of my life and I hope that everyone tunes in to see what I've been cooking up 🔥🔥🔥
#AEWDark
#PillmanDebut
I just can’t believe it. On our way to Steamboat’s last match I had the honor to drive these men. We talked about so much life stuff, not even just wrestling. You had the best taste in music too brother. You will be missed and remembered as one of the GOAT tag team wrestlers 💔🙏
Jon has been like a big brother to me during my time at AEW. Wishing him the best in conquering his demons. He is a true role model to me and now I look up to him even more ❤️
For those who misinterpreted my Instagram post. I am not leaving wrestling or AEW. I am simply moving back home from Jacksonville to Cincinnati to get my shit together. That’s all, thank you guys and you can read the full story on IG ❤️
Crazy how once upon a time I hooked you and Naomi up over Snapchat backstage at an MLW taping and now Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson purchases art from her...
I really do make such amazing moments happen in this industry!
You’re welcome everyone.
Long live Lexis King 👑❤️
I was at Dillards when an elderly woman stopped me, “you must work out a lot” she said. I said yes ma’am I am training for a big match against the Gunn Club!
“You mean the ASS boys? I hate those guys! Please kick their asses for me”!!!
Then everyone in the store started clapping!
Woke up today and realized I hit 80k followers! I know it’s just a number but I want to let each and every one of you know how much I appreciate you being on this journey with me 🙏❤️
Wardlow just showed up as a surprise at his home promotion and got the biggest pop I've ever heard!!! AEW talent being able to work the indies is probably the healthiest relationship in pro wrestling 🙏❤🔥
Friendly reminder that Shad Gaspard was such a marvelous physical specimen that he actually performed the mocap, and was the physical model for the 2018 release of God of War. A story about father and son on a quest to spread the mother's ashes atop the highest mountaintop
I can’t describe how good it feels to see this after over a year of working my tail off to show my worth! This is just the beginning of a very long journey at AEW for me and of course the Varsity Blonds… We’re takin our talents to NORTH BEACH!!! 🔥🏈❤️
From my first AEW match against Shawn Spears to my most recent against Miro! Today marks 1 year of wrestling for the greatest company in the world, 1 year of getting my ass kicked by the best the world has to offer! These men have molded me into the performer I am today!!!
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As many of you know today is my father's birthday. He would have been 57! The coolest thing to me, is how well his character has held up over the years and into the digital era of gifs and memes. He was truly an original and inspiring personality!!!
My sister just text me, apparently the baby, who is named Asher William Evans, is already working on a right jab to rearrange the jaw of Maxwell Jacob Friedman!!! 👶👊
I may have lost a lot in a short amount of time. But what I gained yesterday was the most powerful outpouring of love from all of you that I have or probably will ever experience. Coming to terms with the photos. IG story archive has most of my adventures documented.
Tough times create TOUGH people! The toughest I’ve ever met is my Aunt Linda! Our family has always celebrated Linda on Mother’s Day and this year is no different! Thanks to a fan’s idea, I dedicated a shirt to her. Celebrate Mother’s Day with us by honoring LINDA F’N PILLMAN!!!
"Don’t worry about being a big star, just focus on knowing your craft so you can be the best you can be, everything else will just fall into place" - Shad Gaspard
Boom Swallen, the grandson of WWE Legend Brian Pillman, managed to prevent a mass school shooting by alerting his dad, who in turn alerted the authorities.
He has been honoured for reporting the threat.
BIG W.
A generous fan gifted me this ticket stub a couple of weeks ago. I believe it to be the last show my father ever wrestled on. I will keep it in my wallet for the rest of my life 🙏❤️
I lost my phone. I lost my girlfriend. I almost lost my dog and now I have no memories or photos to look back on and reminisce. Over a year of pictures completely gone. My whole time here in Jacksonville feels like it’s been erased from my life.
This is my nephew Jackson Swallen. As you can probably tell he’s got the genes of his late grandfather Flyin Brian Pillman! 15 years old and already a national hero, we are all so proud of him!!! ❤️👑🙏
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids announced the 15-year-old who tipped police off to a potential mass shooting at Mariemont High School will receive its National Student Hero Award for his efforts.
Happy Father’s Day dad. I love and miss you both. If only you could see how far I’ve come, I know you’d be proud. I will carry the Pillman name with Honor and Dignity ❤️
If you follow my journey you know that this day has always been VERY hard for me. Everyone posting pics with their dads used to fill me with envy but now it brings me joy to see this world being led by strong fathers. I don't have many photos with him, but I always loved this one
Is there a Tuesday night war tonight? 'Cause I'm ready for battle!!! Let's make
#AEWDark
the most watched wrestling show on Tuesday nights!
#pillmandebut
#bulletproof
Although I never got to know you, I was always impressed by your size and wrestling ability. You had a presence and leadership in the lockerroom I will never forget...
#RipBrodieLee
Simple. He's wearing it on his neck so it's always visible, can't be covered up easily. It's symbolic of him going "all-in" on his brand and his company and not having a backup plan. It means he's literally got his neck on the line for AEW and his family. SKIN IN THE GAME!!!
Thank you all so much for reaching out. It’s very clear to me that I have so many people who love me. It is still hard right now but these emotions will pass.
An older man saw my belt and stopped me during my lift today. Said he was a friend of my father’s and that he trained him to get back in shape after his Hummer accident. Spoke of how great a man he was and how hard he trained. A reminder of the massive shoes I walk in every day.
Just went to the ring to check the ropes and turnbuckles like
@LanceStorm
taught me to do before every show. Turns out they are REALLY high quality at the MGM Grand... Still surreal to me that I'm standing here.
Happy birthday father! WE have stood by and watched this industry crumble for far too long... WE have played by the rules and paid all the right dues... Now it is time that WE finished what WE started! Now it is time WE give the people what WE have PROMISED!!!
Some good karma came around my way today!
@AMGSheena
saw my story on DSOTR about my struggles growing up and decided to send me this wonderful care package! Complete with 2 classic games! Time to go whoop the whole AEW roster in MELEE!!!
Linda enjoying her brand new grill I got her for Mother’s Day. A small gift in comparison to how much she has done for me in my life. I’ll never truly be able to repay her for all her good deeds! My true guardian angel!!! ❤️❤️❤️