Pro wrestler Kevin Sullivan, widely recognized as “The Taskmaster,” has died at the age 74, as confirmed by eWn today. Sullivan had been grappling with health complications due to a severe accident he had earlier this May which greatly impaired his health condition. The incident necessitated surgery, resulted in various medical complications, and hindered his ability to lead an independent life.
News of Sullivan’s death led the wrestling arena to take to social media platforms, expressing their sorrow over Sullivan’s unfortunate passing. Various reactions from the wrestling world are included below:
Diamond Dallas Page tweeted that it deeply pained him to hear about Sullivan’s death. He shared that he recently spoke to Ric Flair, who informed him about Sullivan’s deteriorating health. Taking the advice of Flair, Page immediately reached out to Sullivan.
Expressing his sorrow, Ric Flair stated he is profoundly grieved to hear about Kevin Sullivan’s demise. He hailed Sullivan as an exceptional athlete and friend.
In his tweet, Adam Pearce paid tribute to Sullivan stating he was a valuable contributor to the industry. He expressed his gratitude for the shared times and Sullivan’s kindness.
All Elite Wrestling and the wrestling community at large mourned Sullivan’s passing, extending their thoughts to Sullivan’s family, friends, and fans.
Cauliflower Alley Club announced the passing of Kevin Sullivan, hailing him as a remarkable professional wrestler and a passionate supporter of the club. The message reached out to Sullivan’s family, friends, and fans across the globe, offering condolences.
Condolences and tributes were also shared by Dirty D. Mantell, Missy Hyatt, and Brian R. Solomon. Bill DeMott thanked Sullivan for giving him a chance Twitter, while AdFreeShows.com hailed Sullivan as one of the greatest minds in business.
Aside from these, messages came from several organizations including MLW, SiriusXM Busted Open, and Simon Miller. Wrestling enthusiasts, including Dave LaGreca, Jaden Newman, QT Marshall, and Lexis King WWE expressed their respect.
Bollywood Boyz, later shared a tweet expressing gratitude in sharing the spotlight with Kevin Sullivan. The tweet also included a link to one of their performances together.