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Brian Zachary Pillman was born on September 9, 1993, in Erlanger, Kentucky. He is the son of professional wrestler Brian Pillman and Melanie Morgan Pillman. He attended Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood, Kentucky, where he participated in football. He later earned a degree in Information Systems from Northern Kentucky University. In February 2017, Pillman announced his intention to pursue a career in professional wrestling, following in his father’s footsteps. He received training from Lance Storm at the Storm Wrestling Academy in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His professional debut occurred on December 18, 2017, under the ring name “Alex King,” a tribute to his sisters Alexis Reed and Skylar King.
Pillman’s early career included appearances in Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), where he debuted on January 28, 2018. He later signed with Major League Wrestling (MLW) in late 2018, initially mentored by Kevin Sullivan before forming the New Era Hart Foundation with Teddy Hart and Davey Boy Smith Jr. This alliance marked a significant point in his early career, culminating in him becoming a MLW World Tag Team Champion. In 2019, he participated in All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) inaugural pay-per-view event, Double or Nothing, in the Casino Battle Royale. His involvement with AEW expanded in July 2020, even while still contracted with MLW, through appearances on Dynamite and Dark. He eventually signed a full-time contract with AEW on July 12, 2021. During his time in AEW, he formed The Varsity Blonds with Griff Garrison.
After his contract with AEW expired in July 2023, Pillman joined WWE, officially signing with their developmental brand, NXT. He adopted the ring name Lexis King, and his character storyline in NXT involved acknowledging and then denouncing his father’s name due to his early death. He debuted in NXT on October 24, 2023, at NXT: Halloween Havoc, and went on to compete in significant matches, including against Carmelo Hayes at NXT Deadline 2023 and in the 2023 NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament. His career in WWE NXT saw him win the NXT Heritage Cup on December 24, 2024, from Charlie Dempsey, marking his first championship in WWE, which was solidified at NXT: New Year’s Evil on January 7, 2025. He later lost the title to Noam Dar on April 22, 2025, after a reign of 118 days.
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