Triple H, Ric Flair And More Pay Tribute To Kevin Sullivan
Stars of the past and present have paid tribute to the late, great Kevin Sullivan.
On August 9th, it was reported that Kevin Sullivan passed away at the age of 74. The former WCW star had been dealing with serious health issues for several months.
Sullivan had an impact on the wrestling industry that is still felt today, both with his work in the ring and behind the scenes as a booker in WCW. Triple H has led tributes to the legendary star, praising his unique mind and creativity.
“Kevin Sullivan had one of the most unique minds in the history of our industry, pushing creative boundaries and developing some of the most intriguing characters to step into the ring. He had an unwavering passion for what we do. My thoughts are with his family, friends & fans.”
Kevin Sullivan had one of the most unique minds in the history of our industry, pushing creative boundaries and developing some of the most intriguing characters to step into the ring. He had an unwavering passion for what we do. My thoughts are with his family, friends & fans. https://t.co/uEz12aiKGQ
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 9, 2024
Elsewhere, Ric Flair called Sullivan an “all-time great athlete” as well as his friend.
“I Am So Saddened To Hear About Kevin Sullivan’s Passing. Rest In Peace Kevin! You Were An All Time Great Athlete & Friend!”
I Am So Saddened To Hear About Kevin Sullivan’s Passing. Rest In Peace Kevin! You Were An All Time Great Athlete & Friend! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/QYBVuhpbJu
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 9, 2024
The Wrestling World Pays Tribute To Kevin Sullivan
Diamond Dallas Page worked with Sullivan for many years, and while he admits the pair had “ups and downs,” in the end they grew to love each other. He credits Sullivan for getting him to work harder because he initially didn’t believe in him.
Just heard that Kevin “Sully” Sullivan has passed away. His passing really hurts my heart.
I recently was talking to Ric Flair who told me that Sully wasn't doing well and I should call him. I immediately called him, and I talked about it on an interview I did with @CodyRhodes.… pic.twitter.com/sdbVZNJHzX
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) August 9, 2024
Raw GM Adam Pearce also praised Sullivan, saying his contributions to wrestling are “without question.”
Godspeed, Kevin Sullivan. Whether in front of or behind the camera, your contributions to our industry are without question. Grateful for the times we shared, your advice, and kindness. Honored to have gone into the @nwa HOF together. Rest well, sir. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/OsoSmC1L4F
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 9, 2024
You can find other tributes from around the wrestling world below.
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Kevin Sullivan. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/mXasH8S757
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 9, 2024
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
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kevin Sullivan at @CCWAliveTV
I had them honor of him sitting in for one of my seminars. We shared a lot of the same ideologies on wrestling.
He was always a class act! Condolences to him and his family! https://t.co/uTWRS6uqa0
— QT Marshall (@QTMarshall) August 9, 2024
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Kevin Sullivan.
What an incredible mind for the business and an even greater person. Please say a prayer for his family. pic.twitter.com/7lBPTrV0Pd
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) August 9, 2024
Always loved when his thick Boston accent and my rough NY accent would collide.
Learned from him.
RIP to the Devil himself, Kevin Sullivan. 🙏🏽😈 pic.twitter.com/LB6xIx5Cft
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) August 9, 2024
Man, I feel horrible just hearing about the passing of the great Kevin Sullivan… The real devil of Pro Wrestling.
I cannot begin to tell you how much this man helped me in my career, I knew him way before ECW where we were tag team champions. But I worked with KS in Japan,… pic.twitter.com/RKCHyJPxVx— taz (@OfficialTAZ) August 9, 2024
I’m very saddened to hear of my friend Kevin Sullivan passing. My deepest condolences to Kevin’s family. They’ll be no blessings from me as we’d spoke a lot in the 90’s and I knew Kevin’s ideologies lay elsewhere! Rest well my dear rogue.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) August 9, 2024
These words mean so much. These are also the words that make us keep on hustling.
For someone who had worked with & seen it all in the world of pro wrestling, thank you Kevin Sullivan, for the words of encouragement.
Thank you @mattfarmer93@defyNW for believing in us 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/9xPR66l9lS
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) August 9, 2024
Everyone at TJR Wrestling sends their condolences to Kevin Sullivan’s family and friends during this difficult time.