Brian Pillman Jr. has established his own professional wrestling identity in promotions such as Major League Wrestling, All Elite Wrestling, and WWE NXT. After making his professional wrestling debut on December 18, 2017, Brian Pillman Jr. swiftly established himself across multiple promotions, building a distinct professional identity.
He adopted the new ring name Lexis King, debuting in NXT on October 24, 2023, at NXT: Halloween Havoc. Pillman quickly engaged in high-profile competition, including a match against Carmelo Hayes at NXT Deadline 2023 and participation in the 2023 NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament, further demonstrating his capabilities within the new environment. Continuing his ascent in WWE NXT, Brian Pillman Jr., as Lexis King, achieved his first championship in the promotion by winning the NXT Heritage Cup on December 24, 2024, from Charlie Dempsey, a victory officially solidified at NXT: New Year’s Evil on January 7, 2025. He maintained an impressive reign of 118 days before ultimately losing the title to Noam Dar on April 22, 2025, cementing his status as a formidable competitor with a proven track record of championship success.