Brian Pillman remains one of wrestling’s greatest what-if stories, with fans wondering what would his life been like had he not died twenty-one years ago. In a world full of colorful characters and off-the-wall personalities, Pillman arguably was the poster child for everything good and bad about professional wrestling, epitomizing athleticism and charisma while also showing wrestling’s personal pitfalls.
Author Liam O’Rourke presents a well-written examination of Pillman’s life in the 2018 biography, Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later. The book offers a comprehensive look at Pillman’s life, examining his formative years and the circumstances that led to his intense drive for success. However, could the book have provided more?
Join me now as I review the book Crazy Like a Fox.
Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.