He has wrestled for the wwwf, various national wrestling alliance territories, wcw, ecw, wing, fmw, juggalo championship wrestling, smw, new japan prowrestling and many independent promotions. Feb 26, 2014 former wcw booker kevin sullivan on chris benoit and company leaving when he took over, brian pillmans shoot angle, vince russo and ed ferrera, and the prenwo plan to turn hulk hogan heel. On the latest edition of after the bell, kevin nash and scott hall said that wcw booker kevin sullivan should be inducted into the wwe hall of fame as a member of the nwo. Jim ross says the reason kevin sullivan doesnt have a booker job. Kevin nash recently revealed he wants sullivan to get his deserving hall of fame induction, but wwe never cared for him. Kevin francis sullivan born october 26, 1949 is an american professional wrestler and booker, perhaps best known. Kevin sullivan age, wrestler, wwe, wiki, biography pocket. Sullivan worked with other names, but he was a constant when writing the show. Sullivan stayed on as the booker or a member of the wcw booking committee and made a brief onscreen appearance with the reformed varsity. The feud spanned the course of the latter half of 1996 and the beginning of 1997. That was the best quote of many given during the nearly two hours of s release kevin sullivan and the end of wcw. Jul 02, 2007 in the 1990s kevin sullivan was the booker for wcw, and he scripted his wife nancy into having an affair with chris benoit who was a member of the four horsemen.
Kevin francis sullivan born october 26, 1949 is an american professional wrestler and booker, perhaps best known for his role in world championship wrestling. He is perhaps best known for his feuds with the american dream dusty rhodes and mike graham in the nwas championship wrestling from florida, and against hulk hogan and the four horsemen specifically chris benoit in world championship wrestling. Sullivan stayed on as the booker or a member of the wcw booking committee and made a brief onscreen appearance. In the 1990s kevin sullivan was the booker for wcw, and he scripted his wife nancy into having an affair with chris benoit who was a member of the four horsemen. Kevin sullivan active also known as taskmaster, johnny west, kevin caldwell, lucifer, wizard. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below. Former wcw wrestler and booker kevin sullivan recently appeared on the legend of mick dodge, a reality series that airs on national geographic channel. Former wcw booker, kevin sullivan, talked with david penzer on the sitting ringside podcast where he reflected on the monday night wars, hulk hogan, and more. This spellbinding video takes you inside the last months of the legendary wcw with the man who was given the steering wheel to the outofcontrol company. He came to give the stories and behind the scenes info on his career. Kevin sullivan on wwe today, john cena heel turn, wcw, hulk hogan controversy, donald trump by raj giri december 03, 2015 i recently spoke to former wcw booker and talent kevin sullivan. You name an old school territory and kevin sullivan was probably there. Exclusive interview former wcw booker kevin sullivan on booking wrestling.
Sullivan would be forced to retire from inring competition in 1997. Hart clearly didnt respect him based on comments in interviews. This made for a good angle, except, the acting became reality as chris and nancy actually. Former wcw wrestler and booker kevin sullivan again appeared on the legend of mick dodge, a reality series that airs on national geographic channel. Kayfabecommentaries respects your privacy and will never share information with. Kayfabecommentaries respects your privacy and will never share. Watch the full documentary now on amazon prime video. While eric bischoff was taking a most of the credit, and vince russo was taking most of the blame, there was one guy who lived through it all and openly takes responsibility for both the good and the bad during wcws rollercoaster years at the top and bottom of the wrestling industry.
His first professional match was in montreal, beating fernand frechette. Kevin sullivan and the end of the wcw online world of. Wcw utilized veteran wrestler kevin sullivan as a lead booker behind the scenes. He later showed up a few years later for a short stint as a commentator and as a manager with mike rotunda. Kevin caldwell kevin sullivan lucifer taskmaster wizard. During the latest edition of wwes after the bell with corey graves podcast, kevin nash and scott hall commented on wcw booker kevin sullivan being inducted into the wwe hall of fame with the nwo, eric bischoff, and more.
Ahead of wrestlemania 33 this past weekend, former wcw booker kevin sullivan was interviewed by hannibal tv at wrestlecon to discuss his time with the company before their ultimate demise. Osftm started producing their range of wcw wrestling figures in 1994. Well, wcw was being run by a young gun named eric bischoff, who had. Former wcw booker kevin sullivan on who should close out. Sullivan had been an amateur wrestler in the boston area, and was not trained professionally. David penzer talks booking 101 with former wcw booker kevin sullivan and chats with odb about the tragic fire that destroyed her food. He went on to become a booker for wcw, and eventually head booker in. Former pro wrestling star and wcw booker taskmaster kevin sullivan, at the age of 68, still dons the tights occasionally and remains active after nearly 50 years in the business. Thats what kevin sullivan will say about the manic, often demonic, behavior that defined his frenzied career.
Kevin sullivan shoot interview wrestling dvd, nwa wcw ebay. Kevin sullivan on wwe today, john cena heel turn, wcw. Former wcw booker kevin sullivan on chris benoit and company. So i was watching wwf at the time, then when hall joined i switched to wcwhall being my favorite wrestler. Eric bischoff shoots on kevin sullivan replacing vince russo as booker of wcw. The man known to championship wrestling from florida fans knew as the games or task master was a fixture in the former world championship wrestling going back to the days when it was run by the carolina. Former wcw booker kevin sullivan on chris benoit and company leaving when he took over, brian pillmans shoot angle, vince russo and ed ferrera, and the prenwo plan to. Kevin francis sullivan is an american professional wrestler and booker, perhaps best known for his role in world championship wrestling. Pillman was paired off with head booker kevin sullivan, also known as the taskmaster, in an i respect you leather strap match. Sullivans intelligence was questioned by bret with multiple comments putting some blame on him for wcws failure.
Submit your email and well update you about our newest releases. Kevin sullivan on the barbarian former wcw head booker and legendary wrestlermanager the taskmaster kevin sullivan talks about wwe wcw nwa legend the barbarian who will be appearing in. Not every match has a backstory creating the illusion of a sport. Sullivan says that four weeks into his tenure as booker, he was told what he couldnt do which included no more foreign objects, intergender matches, blood, and perceived violence with a object. On if they would add anyone to the nwo induction to the wwe hall of fame.
Sullivan, who was the backstage booker or head writer had a. Kevin sullivan was a strong part of wcws creative for most of the monday night wars. Sullivan stayed on as the booker or a member of the wcw booking committee and made a brief onscreen. Kevin sullivan is an american professional wrestler and booker famous and well known for his role in world championship wrestling wcw as the taskmaster and his leading of the dungeon of doom. Kevin francis sullivan october 26, 1949, is an american retired professional wrestler and booker. Did kevin sullivan murder chris benoit and his family.
Eric bischoff shoots on the booker t using the n word on tv. Feb 15, 2020 kevin sullivan was a strong part of wcws creative for most of the monday night wars. Johnny west kevin caldwell kevin sullivan lucifer taskmaster. Most shows end with heat and a great hook for the following week. Kevin sullivan full shoot interview 2020 the hannibal tv. The latest opinion we are going to report on comes from former wcw booker and performer, kevin sullivan. So i was watching wwf at the time, then when hall joined i switched to wcw hall being my favorite wrestler.
Eric bischoff shoots on kevin sullivan replacing vince. In his professional wrestling career he is known by his ring names as the boston battler, the gamesmaster, johnny west, kevin caldwell, kevin. Follow the bizarre career of kevin sullivan, from his army of darkness days in florida to his leadership of the dungeon of doom in wcw. The guy from human resources eventually gave up a little bit, but for wcw to go the other direction compared to wwf was a uphill struggle. Kevin sullivan age, wrestler, wwe, wiki, biography. Jun 30, 2007 in the 1990as kevin sullivan was the booker for wcw, and he scripted his wife nancy into having an affair with chris benoit who was a member of the four horsemen. Former wcw booker, wrestler kevin sullivan again on the. Jul 09, 2017 kevin sullivan on chris benoit duration. Brian pillmanstrap match by stinger1981 its a strap match, meaning the two men are to be strapped together at the wrist with a length of leather with which, of course, theyll be allowed to whip and choke each other coupled with a unique i respect you stipulation, meaning that the match can only end when one man formally states his respect for the other. Nancy really became a shining star with the philadelphia based promotion as the valet and manager of the sandman.
Kevin francis sullivan born october 26, 1949 is a retired body builder turned professional wrestler and booker from boston, massachusetts best known for his work in wcw during the 1980s and 1990s. Former wcw booker kevin sullivan on who should close out wrestlemania. From his days as the depraved leader of the army of darkness in championship wrestling from florida to his bizarre campaign to bring down hulkamania in wcw, sullivan walked with the wicked one wherever he went. Kevin sullivan and the end of wcw wrestling recaps. Sullivan, head booker the booking committee consists of jj dillon, taylor, graham, bill banks, ed ferrera and bob. From ecw to smw to nwa to florida to being wcw s booker during a controversial time, sullivan opens up and talks about everything.
Similar to an i quit match, the only way to win was to grab the microphone and utter those words, thus surrendering. Former wcw booker kevin sullivan recently sat down with steve and the scum on wgd weekly for a near two hour long interview. Youll hear about all the booking decisions, youll go inside the meetings, and youll go weekbyweek with sullivan as he tries to. The dungeon of doom shortly vanished after hogan joined the nwo and sullivan took a break and became a booker for wcw. Journey deep into the minds of veteran booker and creative mind kevin sullivan as he along with mister saint laurent discuss the latest news in wrestling while also delving deep into the wrestlings past including wcw and other promotions. The taskmaster kevin sullivan is already in the ring as the lights come up. Kevin sullivan was the exhusband of nancy benoit and had competed in a longstanding feud with chris benoit in wcw. Jim ross says the reason kevin sullivan doesnt have a booker. He is best known for his appearances with world championship wrestling from 1993 to 1996 under the ring name dave sullivan, where he played the dyslexic brother of kevin sullivan. Kevin sullivan, who by this time had returned to wcw as a. This made for a good angle, except, the acting became reality as chris and nancy actually fell in love and nancy divorced sullivan to marry benoit. Chris benoit vs kevin sullivan nitro 012097 youtube. Wcws kevin sullivan on nwa power, working with brian.
Kevin spoke about his entire run in the wrestling business from his. At this time of year, preparations and the card for wrestlemania are officially beginning to take shape, and with that elusive wrestlemania main event still up in the air, everyone involved with the business is voicing their opinion on who should be given that slot. On the latest edition of grilling jr, jim ross was asked by conrad thompson why about why he thinks kevin sullivan does not currently have a booker job in wrestling despite all of his experience. From ecw to smw to nwa to florida to being wcws booker during a controversial time, sullivan opens up and talks about everything.
Feb 11, 2014 pillman was paired off with head booker kevin sullivan, also known as the taskmaster, in an i respect you leather strap match. One thing ive been trying to put together for years now is a definitive list of who the main wcw booker was and when. Former wcw booker kevin sullivan on chris benoit and. Nancy and kevin left wcw in 1992 and ended up in a fledgling new promotion called ecw. Singles wrestler, tag team wrestler, road agent, booker, manager. Feb 21, 2020 kevin sullivan full shoot interview 2020 former wcw head booker and legendary managerwrestler the taskmaster kevin sullivan does an extended career interview with the hannibal tv lead report.
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