On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kevin Sullivan, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Kevin Francis Sullivan was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on October 26, 1949.
He died on August 9, 2024 at the age of 74.
Kevin Sullivan was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2014.
Kevin Sullivan Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Kevin Francis Sullivan
- Ring Names
- Kevin Sullivan ( January 22, 1997 - July 13, 2019)
- The Taskmaster ( June 20, 1995 - January 21, 1997)
- Kevin Sullivan ( August 27, 1971 - June 19, 1995)
- The Wizard ( May 17, 1991 - December 14, 1991)
- Masked Lucifer ( September 18, 1983 - September 20, 1983)
- The Boston Battler ( August 15, 1982 - December 31, 1982)
- Johnny West ( April 5, 1971 - August 26, 1971)
- Kevin Sullivan ( September 25, 1970 - April 4, 1971)
- Born October 26, 1949
- Died August 9, 2024 (aged 74)
- Nationality United States
- Birth Place Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Billed From
- The Iron Gates of Fate
- Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Weight
- 250 lbs (113 kg)
- Nicknames The Taskmaster; The Gamesmaster; The Prince of Darkness
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler ( January 28, 2012 - July 13, 2019)
- Wrestler ( April 12, 2002 - March 17, 2010)
- Producer ( July 14, 1997 - March 1, 2001)
- Wrestler ( September 25, 1970 - July 13, 1997)
- Manager ( May 17, 1991 - December 14, 1991)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion INDY January 28, 2012 July 13, 2019 Promotion ROH June 24, 2016 January 31, 2017 Promotion INDY April 12, 2002 March 17, 2010 Promotion WCW January 31, 1994 March 1, 2001 Promotion ECW September 18, 1993 November 19, 1994 Promotion SMW November 23, 1992 March 10, 1994 Promotion FMW January 5, 1992 January 15, 1992 Promotion WCW November 21, 1988 August 22, 1991 Promotion NWA September 25, 1970 December 31, 1990 Promotion JCP July 31, 1987 November 20, 1988 Promotion CWF December 10, 1986 November 1, 1987 Promotion CCW July 28, 1986 February 27, 1987 Promotion CWF August 15, 1982 March 28, 1986 Promotion JCP June 16, 1985 August 31, 1985 Promotion JCP September 21, 1983 November 29, 1983 Promotion GCW November 26, 1981 July 14, 1982 Promotion JCP July 24, 1981 May 28, 1982 Promotion CWA April 13, 1981 August 5, 1981 Promotion GCW December 14, 1979 April 8, 1981 Promotion SECW June 23, 1978 August 31, 1979 Promotion CWF January 3, 1977 May 24, 1977 Promotion JCP January 13, 1975 October 24, 1975 Promotion CWF November 21, 1972 September 18, 1974 Promotion MID AMERICA October 18, 1971 November 2, 1972 Promotion GCCW April 5, 1971 August 26, 1971 Promotion GCW September 25, 1970 September 30, 1970 -
Images History
Jan 2012Jun 1995Nov 1988Sep 1970 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel August 15, 1982 July 13, 2019 Face March 21, 1982 August 14, 1982 Heel November 29, 1980 March 20, 1982 Face September 25, 1970 November 28, 1980
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Finishers
- Devil Stomp - Double Foot Stomp ( September 25, 1970 - July 13, 2019)
- Figure-four Leglock ( September 25, 1970 - July 13, 2019)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Taskmaster Theme" - Single ( August 14, 1995 - July 13, 1997)
- Theme Song "Dungeon of Doom Theme" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - Team ( May 21, 1995 - July 13, 1997)
- Theme Song "Kevin Sullivan Theme" by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - Single ( February 19, 1995 - August 13, 1995)
- Theme Song "Butcher Theme" by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - Single ( November 19, 1994 - February 18, 1995)
- Theme Song "Demons" by Arch Bacon - Single ( May 14, 1994 - November 18, 1994)
- Theme Song "Rock the Factory" by Christian Leroux - Single ( January 31, 1994 - May 13, 1994)
- Theme Song "It’s Alive" by Howard Pfeifer - Single ( November 10, 1988 - August 22, 1991)
- Theme Song "Black Sabbath" by Black Sabbath - Single ( September 18, 1993 - November 19, 1994)
- Theme Song "Ave Satani" by Jerry Goldsmith - Single ( November 20, 1992 - March 10, 1994)
- Theme Song "Nobody's Home" by Deep Purple - Single ( November 20, 1991 - March 12, 1992)
- Theme Song "Mr. Touchdown USA - Michigan Wolverines" by The University of Michigan Marching Band - Single ( July 24, 1981 - October 29, 1988)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2014, Individual
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Misc. Championships
- 2 NWA-ECW Tag Team Championship (with Tazz)
World Championship Wrestling
- 1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Mick Foley)
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (with Steve Williams)
Allied Independent Wrestling Federations
- 1 AIWF World Six Man Tag Team Championship (with Dash Venture & Ron Von Hess)
Central States Wrestling
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (with Ken Lucas)
Century Wrestling Alliance
- 1 CWA Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 4 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (3 with Mike Graham, 1 with Haystacks Calhoun)
- 4 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Tony Atlas)
- 2 NWA National Television Championship
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling / Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Southeast Continental Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Ken Lucas)
- 2 NWA Southeastern United States Junior Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Gulf Coast version) (with Ken Lucas)
NWA Mid-America
- 1 NWA Mid-America Television Championship
- 1 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Len Rossi)
- 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (1 with Robert Fuller, 1 with Mike Graham)
Southern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Tennessee version)
Southwest Championship Wrestling
- 1 SCW Southwest Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2013)
- NWA Florida Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1982)
- NWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1980)
- WING Fire Death Match Contestant Determination Tournament Winner (1992)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Men's Wrestling Award (2022)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1981)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Varsity Club - Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Rick Steiner , Leia Meow ( December 19, 1999 - March 31, 2000)
- The Dungeon of Doom - Big Boss Man, Big Show / Paul Wight, Bill DeMott / Hugh Morrus, Brutus Beefcake, Earthquake / John Tenta, Haku / Meng, Jacqueline, Jimmy Hart, Kamala, Konnan, Lex Luger, One Man Gang / Akeem, The Barbarian, Vader, Zeus, The Yeti / Reese, Giant Haystacks, DeWayne Bruce / Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker , The Master, Maxx, The Ultimate Solution ( May 21, 1995 - July 13, 1997)
- Alliance to End Hulkamania - Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman, Haku / Meng, Jimmy Hart, Lex Luger, Miss Elizabeth, Ric Flair, The Barbarian, Woman, Zeus , The Ultimate Solution ( February 24, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
- Three Faces of Fear - Brutus Beefcake, Earthquake / John Tenta ( October 24, 1994 - May 8, 1995)
- The Sullivans - Dave Sullivan ( January 31, 1994 - September 14, 1994)
- Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan - Mick Foley ( April 29, 1994 - July 30, 1994)
- Sullivan's Slaughterhouse - Bam Bam Bigelow, Buzz Sawyer, Mick Foley ( February 15, 1990 - May 19, 1990)
- The Varsity Club - Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Rick Steiner, Steve Williams, Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy , Leia Meow ( January 30, 1988 - July 23, 1989)
- Army of Darkness - Woman , Purple Haze, Maha Singh ( October 16, 1985 - March 9, 1986)
- Kevin Sullivan & Mike Graham - Mike Graham ( August 16, 1982 - September 26, 1982)
- Kevin Sullivan & Mike Graham - Mike Graham ( October 22, 1980 - December 27, 1980)
- Kevin Sullivan & Ken Lucas - Ken Lucas ( January 6, 1978 - May 24, 1979)
- Kevin Sullivan & Mike Graham - Mike Graham ( January 11, 1977 - May 16, 1977)
- Kevin Sullivan & Mike Graham - Mike Graham ( December 13, 1972 - May 13, 1975)
- Johnny West & Ken Lucas - Ken Lucas ( April 26, 1971 - July 21, 1971)
- Managers
- Jacqueline
- Jimmy Hart
- Woman
- Wally Yamaguchi ( July 28, 1986 - February 27, 1987)
- Managed Wrestlers Kevin Nash / Diesel