A Nostalgic Look Back at a Pivotal Wrestling Moment
Summary
– In 1996, during the feud between Steve Austin and Brian Pillman, Austin notoriously broke into Pillman’s home, leading to a dramatic encounter where Pillman had a gun.
– In the process, Austin tossed some of Pillman’s friends into a kiddie pool that belonged to Brian Pillman Jr., known as Lexis King.
– Decades later, Lexis King humorously comments on a recent post by Steve Austin, recalling the kiddie pool incident and claiming Austin stole his childhood.
The 1996 feud between wrestling icons Steve Austin and Brian Pillman is remembered for its intense moments, mainly when Austin broke into Pillman’s home. Amid this confrontation, Austin threw some of Pillman’s friends into a kiddie pool, a detail that has stuck with Brian Pillman Jr. and Lexis King.
Recently, Steve Austin changed his look for an apparent Super Bowl commercial for Kawasaki, resembling his former Hollywood Blonde partner. Pillman Jr., now Lexis King, took this opportunity to humorously recall the kiddie pool incident from his childhood in the comments, stating, “stealing my gimmick just like you stole my childhood after ruthlessly destroying my kiddie pool.”
This playful banter showcases the long-lasting impact of such wrestling storylines, not only on the fans but also those personally connected to the wrestlers.
