Kevin Sullivan (wrestler)

Kevin Sullivan (born October 26, 1949) is an American professional wrestler, booker, and promoter, best known for his work in Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).

Sullivan began his professional wrestling career in the early 1970s, initially wrestling in regional promotions. He gained prominence in CWF in the 1980s, developing a character often associated with dark and occult themes. This gimmick involved face paint, dark attire, and storyline associations with supernatural or demonic forces.

In WCW, Sullivan was a prominent figure in the mid-to-late 1990s. He formed the Dungeon of Doom stable, a heel group whose primary goal was to end Hulk Hogan's reign in WCW. He also played a key role in the development and success of Chris Benoit, both in storyline and behind the scenes. His angle with Benoit and his then-wife, Nancy (Woman), where Sullivan "booked" his own real-life divorce and subsequent relationship between Benoit and Nancy, was a controversial and highly publicized storyline.

Prior to WCW, Sullivan had a significant run in ECW. He held the ECW Tag Team Championship with The Tazmaniac (later Taz) and was involved in numerous hardcore matches. His experience with darker characters and storylines helped contribute to the growing extreme style of ECW.

Beyond his wrestling career, Sullivan has also worked extensively as a booker and creative figure, influencing the storylines and direction of various wrestling promotions, including WCW. His contributions to wrestling are notable for his character work, his contributions to hardcore wrestling, and his creative involvement behind the scenes. He remains a figure of discussion in professional wrestling history due to his controversial storylines and creative decisions.