Top 25 Music-Inspired Wrestling Gimmicks

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19. Kevin Sullivan

Kevin Sullivan’s relation to music was not quite as on-the-nose but was a reflection of the metal counterculture of the time. Seeing the popularity of musical acts such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Iron Maiden from the 1960s-1980s, Sullivan decided to build his character around the idea of being a potential sadist.

Nicknamed ‘The Prince of Darkness’, this gimmick started in Championship Wrestling From Florida in the early 80s – just as the goth-heavy, darker wave of talents emerged on MTV. Often alongside wife Woman, the sexual occultist wore glum face-paint and had reptiles to show his eerie, ominous nature. Sullivan may have lacked in height, but his character managed to get him to be enough of a credible threat to be in top feuds with the likes of Dusty Rhodes and Hulk Hogan.

Clearly this aided Sullivan’s career longevity, having worked for the following wrestling companies in his career: WWWF, WCW, ROH, MLW, ECW, SMW, NWA, AJPW and many more.

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Meet Alex, the seasoned wrestling aficionado and Lead Writer at WrestleBuddy. With three decades of fandom under his belt, Alex brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. As a devoted follower of The Undertaker and CM Punk, his love for the sport runs deep. However, be warned – Alex isn’t afraid to offer raw and unfiltered opinions that some may find harsh. In a world where reality can be hard to digest, Alex isn’t afraid to tackle the tough truths of the wrestling industry head-on.

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