[LeapingLannyPoffo]

Could have been, but shouldn't be.

 

[CamillePunk]

I loved the segment where he whips out the pistol. ;D

 

[Cerbs]

Considering some of the other people that have made it into the HOF, it's not unreasonable to assume he could be one day. And the fact he died while under WWE contract makes me wonder why he hasn't been inducted already. I'm sure if he had won a world title, he would have been a first-ballot hall of famer based on death credentials alone.

Steve Austin should campaign for him.

 

[SPCDRI]

His death is both tragic and a shame for wrestling. He was PERFECT for the Attitude Era. Tailor goddamned made. Pillman/Austin and Pillman/Mankind could have been legendary.

 

[just1988]

I wouldn't say so, his career was too short for him to make any kind of lasting impact, it pains me to say that but it's the truth.

 

[Cerbs]

There was a Pillman/Austin. I wouldn't say it was "legendary", but the gun segment was one of the most chilling segments in history.

 

[~Fallen Angel~]

Yes, I would like to see him inducted into The Hall of Fame. His feud with Austin was definitely one of the most memorable feuds of all time. That gun segment was without a doubt one of the most controversial segments I have ever seen in professional wrestling.

 

[Hiplop]

Yes he should have. Had he not died, he would have been a huge star. He was the attitude era, before the attitude era.

 

[Bobby Brainbuster]

I wouldn't say so, his career was too short for him to make any kind of lasting impact, it pains me to say that but it's the truth.

I agree. Brian Pillman had more success in WCW as 'Flyin' Brian Pillman.

 

[Vic Capri]

He'll be in eventually. He deserves the nod considering he had his own DVD.

- Vic

 

[itsmutacantrememberinfo]

Other than his short-lived, yet very exciting feud with Austin & his role as the Hart Foundation's bitch... Pillman really didn't accomplish much or achieve any significant success during his WWE run.

I do believe Pillman belongs in the HOF but only for his success during the early-mid '90s while in WCW.

 

[Chris_Walmer]

I agree. Brian Pillman had more success in WCW as 'Flyin' Brian Pillman.

Not even close. Like Austin, Guerrero, Jericho, Mysterio, and Benoit, Pillman never was anything more than a midcarder in WCW, mostly competing in the Cruiserweight division. In WWE he was in the hottest program of 1997, and one of the best WWF/E programs of all-time: Hart Foundation vs. Austin, HBK, and the USA.

Have you guys seen the behind-the-scenes footage of the Austin/Pillman gun skit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRhMvl40qjA

 

[petho89]

If the WWE make a DVD dedicated to your career, you belong in their Hall of Fame eventually. It's that simple.

 

[shawnshamrock]

I'm gonna have to agree with the posters who say during his wcw run. Can't forget him wearing the dress for 30 days either.
I never thought he was used properly in WWE and then the announcement of his death on Sunday Night Heat just seemed bad.
If the rumors of a WCW HAll of Fame for next year are true then I think he should at least be considered.

I mean If Pete Rose can be in the WWE Hall of Fame then I think Brian is way overdue.