Kevin Sullivan

Known as: Kevin Sullivan, The Taskmaster, The Wizard, Masked Lucifer, The Boston Battler, Johnny West
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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 has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

Kevin Sullivan was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2014.

Kevin Sullivan Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKevin 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)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceCambridge, Massachusetts
  • Billed From
    • The Iron Gates of Fate
  • Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
  • Weight
    • 250 lbs (113 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Taskmaster; The Gamesmaster; The Prince of Darkness

Career History

  • 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)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJanuary 28, 2012July 13, 2019
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJune 24, 2016January 31, 2017
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYApril 12, 2002March 17, 2010
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 31, 1994March 1, 2001
    PromotionEastern Championship WrestlingECWSeptember 18, 1993November 19, 1994
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWNovember 23, 1992March 10, 1994
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWJanuary 5, 1992January 15, 1992
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWNovember 21, 1988August 22, 1991
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 25, 1970December 31, 1990
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 31, 1987November 20, 1988
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 10, 1986November 1, 1987
    PromotionContinental Championship WrestlingCCWJuly 28, 1986February 27, 1987
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFAugust 15, 1982March 28, 1986
    PromotionPolynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWNovember 14, 1984December 19, 1985
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJune 16, 1985August 31, 1985
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPSeptember 21, 1983November 29, 1983
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWNovember 26, 1981July 14, 1982
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 24, 1981May 28, 1982
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAApril 13, 1981August 5, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWDecember 14, 1979April 8, 1981
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWJune 23, 1978August 31, 1979
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJanuary 5, 1978June 1, 1978
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFJune 25, 1977January 7, 1978
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 3, 1977May 24, 1977
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJanuary 13, 1975October 24, 1975
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFNovember 21, 1972September 18, 1974
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAOctober 18, 1971November 2, 1972
    PromotionGulf Coast Championship WrestlingGCCWApril 5, 1971August 26, 1971
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWSeptember 25, 1970September 30, 1970

  • Images History

    Jan 2012
    Jan 2012
    Jun 1995
    Jun 1995
    Nov 1988
    Nov 1988
    Sep 1970
    Sep 1970

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelAugust 15, 1982July 13, 2019
    FaceMarch 21, 1982August 14, 1982
    HeelNovember 29, 1980March 20, 1982
    FaceSeptember 25, 1970November 28, 1980

  • Finishers

    • Devil Stomp - Double Foot Stomp (September 25, 1970 - July 13, 2019)
    • Figure-four Leglock (September 25, 1970 - July 13, 2019)

  • 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

  • Career Awards

  • World Championship Wrestling

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    Extreme Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

  • 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

  • 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

Games Appearances (1)

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