Originally published at https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/10/14/brian-pillman-jr-makes-nxt-in-ring-debut-as-lexis-king-at-florida-live-event/
Under his new ring name of Lexis King, Brian Pillman Jr made his in-ring debut for NXT on Friday.
The 30-year-old defeated Brooks Jensen at the show in Largo, Florida.
Pillman revealed his new name in a promo on NXT television this past Tuesday. The name pays tribute to his late sister, Alexis, and his stepfather, whose surname is King.
People attending Friday’s show shared photographs and footage of King’s debut on social media.
Brian Pillman Jr/Lexis King made his WWE in ring début tonight at #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/K8mskB5Mm6
— Chris The Wrestling Informer 🇧🇪 (@Thewrestlingin1) October 14, 2023
Lexis King wins #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/IrtUYiqFfd
— BWAMatt (@BWAMatt) October 14, 2023
Pillman signed with WWE after his contract with AEW expired in July.