Legendary wrestler Kevin Sullivan has sadly passed away at the age of 74. The former WCW star from Cambridge, Massachusetts began his caraeer in the early 1970s in the northeast of the country, before eventually making his way to Champoionship Wrestling from Florida and eventually the WCW.
Known for leading "The Army of Darkness", he made rivals with Dusty Rhodes and Blackjack Mulligan in his early days, and later with Hulk Hogan and The Four Horseman. Following his time in the ring he bacme a booker, helping to create storylines and characters and was a vital component in WCW's battles for Monday night supremacy with the WWE in the mid 1990s. After the dissolution of WCW, Sllivan continued to wrestle in other promotions such as Ring of Honor, Xtreme Pro Wrestling, Major League Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
WWE is saddened to learn that Kevin Sullivan has passed away. We extend our condolences to Kevin's family, friends and fans. https://t.co/JcJme4lI6v pic.twitter.com/PHwEnCWgrR
— WWE (@WWE) August 9, 2024
The National Wrestling Alliance sends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Kevin Sullivan. A true legend in the world of professional wrestling, Kevin’s impact on the industry will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/L09H4PfKIU
— NWA (@nwa) August 9, 2024
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Kevin Sullivan. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/mXasH8S757
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 9, 2024
Kevin Sullivan had one of the most unique minds in the history of our industry, pushing creative boundaries and developing some of the most intriguing characters to step into the ring. He had an unwavering passion for what we do. My thoughts are with his family, friends & fans. https://t.co/uEz12aiKGQ
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 9, 2024
Just heard that Kevin “Sully” Sullivan has passed away. His passing really hurts my heart.
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) August 9, 2024
I recently was talking to Ric Flair who told me that Sully wasn't doing well and I should call him. I immediately called him, and I talked about it on an interview I did with @CodyRhodes.… pic.twitter.com/sdbVZNJHzX
I Am So Saddened To Hear About Kevin Sullivan’s Passing. Rest In Peace Kevin! You Were An All Time Great Athlete & Friend! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/QYBVuhpbJu
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 9, 2024
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Kevin Sullivan.
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) August 9, 2024
What an incredible mind for the business and an even greater person. Please say a prayer for his family. pic.twitter.com/7lBPTrV0Pd
Man, I feel horrible just hearing about the passing of the great Kevin Sullivan… The real devil of Pro Wrestling.
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) August 9, 2024
I cannot begin to tell you how much this man helped me in my career, I knew him way before ECW where we were tag team champions. But I worked with KS in Japan,… pic.twitter.com/RKCHyJPxVx
Many years ago,I said mean & false statements about kevin sullivan.I was stupid to harbor hatred towards him over eddie Gilbert's heat w/ him from the 1989 wcw booking committee. Over the year's,he was always professional to me.i even managed him in 2008. RIP pic.twitter.com/TrUpZ025rO
— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) August 9, 2024
Today I woke up to some sad news. A friend and mentor past today. Kevin Sullivan. I can only tell you that he always believed in me and was a guy who would put me in there with the best in wrestling. I worked in Charlotte this past weekend. I wrestled against a guy who took care… pic.twitter.com/pI35ZT67Al
— Big Vito LoGrasso (@TheBigVitoBrand) August 9, 2024