Badd Blood / Brian Pillman's Death

09/22/22 • 123 min

On this episode of ‘Foley is Pod’ Conrad and Mick look back over the career and tragic loss of ‘Flyin’ Brian Pillman. They cover Mick and Brian’s early matches, friendship, and their scheduled match at Bad Blood on the day of Pillman’s passing in 1997. Other topics include an in-depth discussion of the CM Punk/AEW drama, Abdullah the Butcher, Jim Cornette, squeegees in fist fights, and the explanation of the man called ‘Grillo.’ SPONSORS BETTER HELP - When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit betterhelp.com/FOLEY today to get 10% off your first month. #sponsor BLUECHEW - if you could benefit from extra confidence when it’s time to perform, BlueChew can help! Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code FOLEY at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. CARSHIELD – CarShield helps protect my wallet from expensive car repairs, and they’ll do the same for you! Go to CarShield.com/Podcast to start your plan and lock in your pricing forever. A deductible may apply. SLEEPME - Head over to sleep.me/FOLEY to learn more and save 25% off the purchase of any new Dock Pro, Cube, or OOLER Sleep System. This offer is available exclusively for MICK FOLEY listeners -- and only for a limited time! That’s sleep, SLEEP.me/FOLEY to take advantage of our exclusive discounts and wake up refreshed, everyday!

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