The Brian Pillman vs. Jushin “Thunder” Liger rivalry is considered an epic rivalry in the annals of professional wrestling history. Their match on the debut episode of WCW Nitro is still discussed to this day.
It’s now 2019 & Brian Pillman Jr. is set to take on one of his father’s greatest rivals as he will face Jushin Liger at a DEFY event on August 23, 2019.
Here is the email sent to PWPNation.com by DEFY:
Flyin’ Brian Pillman Jr gets his wish as he faces Jushin “Thunder” Liger!
August 23rd at the Temple Theatre in Tacoma WA. Jushin Liger will team with New Japan LA Dojo Young Lion’s Alex Coughlin and Karl Fredericks. They will take on the son of one of Liger’s greatest rivals, Brian Pillman Jr. Who will team with the Pacific Northwest’s top tag team the Amerikan Gunz, Ethan HD and Mike Santiago.
This match will take place at Defyance Forever which takes place the day after New Japan’s Super J Cup in the same building!
Tickets for this all ages event can be purchased at: DefyWrestling.com