WWE wrestler Kevin Sullivan, aka 'Prince of Darkness,' dead at 74

Wrestling villain Kevin Sullivan, also known as the “Prince of Darkness” and “Taskmaster,” has died. He was 76.

Sullivan — whose rivalries included “the ring’s most legendary heroes,” such as Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes and the Road Warriors — was remembered as “a unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history” in a WWE statement confirming his death.

“Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far out ideas that pushed creative boundaries,” said the organization.

“He specialized in leading dangerous factions, which included his wicked Army of Darkness, collegiate bullies The Varsity Club, and the wild Dungeon of Doom, which introduced Big Show to the wrestling world,” said WWE. “WWE extends its condolences to Sullivan’s family, friends and fans.”

After leaving the ring, Sullivan became a booker for World Championship Wrestling.

Pro wrestler Ric Flair tweeted that he is “so saddened” to learn of Sullivan’s death.

“Rest In Peace Kevin!” he wrote. “You Were An All Time Great Athlete & Friend!”

“We respect you, booker man,” tweeted USA Network, which broadcasts WWE shows like “Raw.”

“Rest in peace, Kevin Sullivan. First saw him in mid-90’s Dungeon of Doom cheeseballness, but over the years, he’d become one of my favorite guys to go back and watch,” tweeted WCW Worldwide, a WCW tribute account.