The American wrestler and booker, Kevin Sullivan, has stopped breathing, making shocking waves on the internet.
The internet, wrestling personalities and fans are mourning the loss of the late professional fighter Kevin Sullivan.
Highlights
- Kevin Sullivan auscultated most of his earnings from his wrestling and behind-the-scenes booking careers, roughly $5 million.
- Sullivan’s annual income was around $30k, and he retired from his fighting career after 27 years.
- Kevin received much help while he was facing medical and financial crises before his passing.
Kevin has been active in the industry for more than two decades. During this time, he played multiple events and was a champion of many.
During his initial career, when he was not trained, Kevin Sullivan was an amateur wrestler in the Boston area.
Additionally, Sullivan played his first professional match in Montreal and defeated Fernand Frechette.
Kevin Sullivan’s Wrestling And Booking Career Contribute to His Wealth
Kevin was undoubtedly one of the most successful American wrestlers, and throughout his career, he gained considerable recognition and wealth.
According to the last update, Sullivan’s net worth was approximately $5 million, although different online sources suggest different details.
Kevin Sullivan was the scariest pro wrestler of my childhood. His occult Prince of Darkness character felt so real & strange & psychologically powerful. As a kid, I was enthralled & terrified to have this buffed up Charles Manson weirdo on my TV screen. Truly one of a kind. RIP. pic.twitter.com/4WKSkpnU7l
— Tony Tost (@tonytost) August 9, 2024
Most of his income was generated from his wrestling and behind-the-scenes booking career.
His annual income was more than $30k. He also made money from promotional work, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
After retiring from wrestling, he switched to Booker and was also a WCW booking committee member.
Kevin Sullivan Was Known For His Time At World Championship Wrestling
Kevin Sullivan had multiple ring names, such as The Boston Battler, Johnny West, and Masked Lucifer.
Starting as an untrained fighter, Kevin gradually progressed in his wrestling skills throughout his career.
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
So, he was associated with Championship Wrestling from Florida for some years. Participating in various promotions, he must have earned a good profit.
Having been active in the field for a long time, Kevin had a good bond with many people. Sullivan also had health issues, and many people from the wrestling scene helped him financially.
AEW President Tony Khan donated $10,000 to Sullivan. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page was set up to raise funds to support Kevin, and other figures like Scott D’Amore and Cody Rhodes supported Sullivan.
Additional Information
- Kevin Sullivan was 74 when he left the world, and his unforgettable memories.
- Sullivan faced a critical medical emergency as he was involved in an accident that affected his ability to function independently.
- Kevin was married thrice in his entire life and was the father of five kids.
- He was the father to Shannon and Ben from his first marriage and Nicole and Bianca from his second marriage.
- Sullivan and Nancy gave birth to Krista Sullivan on March 23, 1987, and separated in 1997.
