Kim Wood was known to have helped create what was one of the most iconic personas in wrestling history. AdKim Wood, mentor to WWE legend Brian Pillman, has diedSubmit Thanks for the submission! Kim Wood, the first-ever strength coach in the NFL, and the legendary mentor of WWE's Brian Pillman, has died. "Sadly, I was told that Cincinnati Bengals Strength and Conditioning Coach Kim Wood passed away last night. AdWe at Sportskeeda would like to send our condolences to the friends and family of Kim Wood.