132 lbs (60 kg) The email does not appear to be a valid email address. On June 28, 1986, Martel would win the AWA Women's Championship for a third and final time form Candi Devine. The display led to Sherri fainting at ringside and a no-contest decision. It was during this time that she became "Sensational Queen Sherri." said that Sherri would have wanted the show to go on anyway. Just as Sherri Martel was one of the greatest women's wrestlers of all time, she excelled in a managerial role as well. 29.01.2005. An elite performer whose place in history is often underrated, Sherri was as great as any female talent ever. Even at 60-plus years old, The Fabulous Moolah was still able to go in the ring. He felt she had a little bit of potential and thought she just needed to learn how to do wrestling interviews. Cancun check the chin, neck looked husky (Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Over the next few months, Sherri would oppose Michaels, accompanying stars such as Tatanka to the squared circle for title shots against HBK, the most memorable of which came at WrestleMania IX. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Their rivalry lasted more than a year with the championship trading hands on several occasions. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Madusa had just signed a WWF contract, so Martel faced Malia Hosaka instead. [13] When the WWF phased out its women's division in 1990, Martel remained with the company and turned her attention to managing male wrestlers.[10]. After separating from Flair, she became "Sister" Sherri guiding Harlem Heat to seven WCW Tag Team Championships. *In closing, Jared & Dawn want the fans to remember Sherri for what she did for wrestling, her fans, & how she was instead of her recent passing/how she is now. She was originally contacted to manage the newest incarnation of Harlem Heat, but due to a management transition the plans changed. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [5], She was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Ted DiBiase in April 2006. Sherri, however, was the wrestling version of a five-tool player and in a different league entirely. This account has been disabled. But thats only because it was uncommon until Sherri began taking the bumps. The overall accomplishments of Sherri landed her in the WWE Hall of Fame as well with a great speech. Sensational Sherri, who earlier in the night had turned on a . [5] She made a return to SmackDown!, singing a parody of Michaels' theme song with Angle. The Son of WWE Hall of Famer Sensational Sherri is searching for the artist who made this artwork for his mom. Liz for looks and Sherri for the entertainment. Savage got the wrong impression and let everyone know that Sherri wouldnt be slapping Liz, until Vince explained to him what was really meant to happen. In 1985, she defeated Candi Devine to become the AWA Women's Champion. As "The Model," Rick Martel was going through a renaissance and felt the services of The Sensational One would certainly benefit his career. ; it was her last wrestling television appearance. This was during the promotion's short-lived attempt at recreating a women's division. At November to Remember on November 13, Martel faced Malia Hosaka in a match.[24]. unloader86 5 yr. ago. This browser does not support getting your location. This is a carousel with slides. The Sensational Queen Sherri. Triple Hs short WCW stint saw him working under the name of Jean-Paul Levesque. Follow me on IG @ran_d_savage. managing Michaels since he was starting to show shades of the ladies man gimmick. Match. Toys Even greater were the post-match antics, which saw an enraged Sherri berate and attack Savage, her meal ticket no longer an employed WWE Superstar. The first was at the Souled Out 2000 pay-per-view event, watching at ringside along with other superstars, the Chris Benoit vs. Sid Vicious matchup for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Wrestling fans and Wrestling historians could you please share this I am trying to find . Son Jared Gonzales, born July 18, 1978. She had been obviously been with Randy, so Sherri had a real credibility and that put me up a couple [of] notches right off the bat. In 2005, she took part in a World Wrestling Entertainment (formerly the WWF) storyline with Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle shortly before WrestleMania 21. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. But she did get to have one real match on Thunder against her old rival from the AWA, Madusa. Moved to Kingsport, Tennessee. It might have happened before in other promotions, but before Sherri, the thought of intergender matches certainly wouldnt have happened in the WWE. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The reason she left WCW in 1997 is because she was fired ("I pissed Eric Bischoff off and he pissed me off and that was just it."). One of the biggest stories of Sherri Martels career was being the original singer of Shawn Michaels Sexy Boy theme song. Martel began her professional wrestling career as a manager. There was a problem getting your location. When he denied the request, Sherri let out a primal scream, then watched as Savage cost his rival the title later in the show. Martel then entered the ring to embrace Flair. Back in WCW, at one point in 1995, it was planned for Martel to manage the tag team of Jean-Paul Levesque and Lord Steven Regal. So he finished his career in Mexico and Japan where those things weren't dealbreakers. In 2000, she made three wrestling television appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). [28], Early in 1999, Martel competed in a mixed-tag team match for the Apocalypse Wrestling Federation's Heavyweight Championship, a title held predominately by men. She was one of the best managers and wrestlers combined in an era where that was a rarity amongst the girls - she could do it all. As well documented, Savage was heavy-handed in determining how Liz should be used and what shed (re: he) be comfortable handling in the ring. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Martel made her debut on the April 23 edition of WCW Saturday Night, under the name Sensuous Sherri. Her final stint in the big time was a brief cameo in TNA, campaigning to manage Bobby Roode. The rumors surrounding Sherri Martels WWE departure were confirmed by Bruce Prichard on his podcast. On June 28, 1986, Martel would win the AWA Women's Championship for a third and final time form Candi Devine. "Sensational" Sherri Martel is as deserving as any other sports-entertainerto be a WWE Hall of Famer. 7 Jimmy Hart Was Originally Singing "Sexy Boy" Before Her. This was all leading to an Andre/Earthquake feud in late 1991 that never happened because Andre couldn't get healthy enough to walk or get to his feet without help. [23] Sherri turned on Douglas in a tag match with Brian Pillman, costing Douglas the match on behalf of Ric Flair. Jimmy Hart was actually the . Sherri Schrull was an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by her ring names, Sherri Martel and Sensational Sherri. Then Martel went to the top rope and came off with a double axe handle on Douglas. Tragically, Martel's life was cut short when she died on June 15, 2007 due to a drug overdose. In February 1994, Martel was going to join WCW to feud with Missy Hyatt, but Hyatt left the company. [4] She continued to train at The Fabulous Moolah's school, where Moolah changed her name to Sherri Martel and sent her to wrestle in Japan in 1981. On June 28, 1986, Martel would win the AWA Women's Championship for a third and final time from Candi Devine. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Harlem Heat was just another big bruiser tag team in WCW; which wasnt a bad thing. Simpson investigation, so they thought that might be pushing it. There is a problem with your email/password. Heres a look back at the life, career, and tragic death of Sensational Sherri Martel. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. June 15, 2007 (aged49) She was in a neutral corner for the match between Michaels and Jannetty. Society has changed so much now that someone losing their job for weed would likely see a huge uproar against WWE, but Martel was a victim of the time. The feud with Moolah continued in 1989 as the captains for the first-ever female Survivor Series teams. After the match, Martel attacked Woman and put her in a head-scissors. Moolah was known for pushing the limits of her opponents and it showed when Martel apparently showed up out of ring shape. Fuck. SmackDown results, April 28, 2023: Find out who was drafted in Night One of the 2023 WWE Draft, WWE NXT Spring Breakin' results, April 25, 2023: Indi Hartwell retains the NXT Women's Championship in gutsy performance at Spring Breakin', Roman Reigns survives Cody Rhodes with controversial victory at WrestleMania, Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest Road to Backlash, The American Nightmare takes on The Beast at WWE Backlash. Throughout her career, Martel competed in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) as Sherri Martel, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as Sensational Sherri, Sensational Queen Sherri, Peggy Sue, and Scary Sherri, and in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as Sensuous Sherri and Sister Sherri. Sherri sang the original version of HBKs famous entrance theme, Sexy Boy, and Michaels has long credited her with helping his career. [10] Rose and Somers then engaged in a lengthy feud with The Midnight Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty),[11] who defeated Rose and Somers for the tag team title on January 27, 1987, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Douglas pointed to her chest after Pillman ripped off her jacket and she had a picture of Ric Flair taped to her dress. The contest was an instant classic, and some 23 years later it is still recognized as one of the greatest matches in the history of The Showcase of the Immortals. Together, they not only proved to be a thorn in the side of heavyweight champion Hulk Hoganbutalso made life a living hell for the beloved Miss Elizabeth. The late-great "Sensational" Sherri Martel over the years. At ECW Ultraclash '93, Martel wrestled in a battle royal against Tigra, Angel, Don E. Allen, Jay "Six Pack" Sulli, Freddie Gilbert, and Hunter Q. Robbins, III. She was an actress, known for WWE Smackdown! Martel re-emerged in Smoky Mountain Wrestling later that year and feuded with Tammy Sytch. Jimmy Hart was actually the person trying to sing the song first since he had a big role in the theme songs. On July 24, 1987, "Sensational" Sherri entered the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), at that time known as World Wrestling Federation (WWF) where she pinned her trainer and mentor, the "Fabulous Moolah," and became Women's Champion. $3.99 $ 3. After that relationship dissolved, she took on the managerial duties of Shawn Michaels in WWE and "The Franchise" Shane Douglas in ECW. She and the rest of the inductees (excluding Bret Hart) made an appearance at WrestleMania 22 when they were each introduced to the crowd. Martel appeared in World Championship Wrestling in 1994 under the name Sensuous Sherri. Nearly three months later, it was reported that numerous drugs were found in her system, including a very large amount of oxycodone. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. In 1991, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase enlisted her services. But "Sensational" Sherri was much more than a voice. Thanks for your help! February 8, 1958(1958-02-08) On July 24, 1987, "Sensational" Sherri debuted in WWE, pinning her trainer and mentor, the Fabulous Moolah, to become Women's Champion. 22.05.2002. In 1974, Martel approached Grizzly Smith for advice on becoming a wrestler. In celebration of her career and in memory of the woman herself, take a trip down Memory Lane with some of Sherri's greatest matches and moments. Sherri defended the gold against Debbie Combs, Velvet McIntyre, and Desiree Peterson. She was known as Sensational "Queen" Sherri during her time as Randy Savage's manager. Of note was the Halloween Havoc 1994 bout between Flair and new champion Hulk Hogan. She also sang Michaels' theme song called "Sexy Boy". First Woman To Win AWA & WWE Womens Champion, Rick And Sherri Martel & 7 Other Pairs Of Wrestlers Who Share A Last Name (But Aren't Related), of the best managers and wrestlers combined in an era where that was a rarity amongst the girls, its easy to forget how uncommon women taking shots from men was during Sherris heyday, 10 First Episodes Of WCW Thunder Ranked Worst To Best, a period of time whenever The Honky Tonk Man came to the ring, his number one groupie Peggy Sue, was trained by the likes of The Fabulous Moolah and refined her skills in Japan, the AWA and WWE, she of course headed to WCW and achieved more fame seconding the likes of Ric Flair and Harlem Heat to the ring, 10 Legitimate Intergender Tag Teams We'd Love To See, during the early part of his transformation into The Heartbreak Kid, he was not just paired with The Sensational Sherri, WWE's Original Screwjob With The Fabulous Moolah In 1985 Explained. Kurt then saw this and applied the Ankle Lock on her. Try again later. The idea was to bring her back as part of Vince Russos WCW to feud with Miss Madness. Can Randy Savage Recover From Wrestlemania V? Sensational Sherri Martel is a legendary manager and a pioneer for women's wrestling. Martel says it's a long time overdue. Sensational Sherri Martel left a big mark on the industry, and there are several backstage stories about her that fans should know. Martel attacked Savage but was thrown from the ring by Elizabeth, who was watching from the audience. Sherri disappeared but returned to the WWF at the Royal Rumble in 1993. She was trained by the likes of The Fabulous Moolah and refined her skills in Japan. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. By 1990, the company did away with its women's division, recognizing that there was little room for that element on their show, especially when taking into consideration the lack of truly great workers to bolster it. Her first client was "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. She wrestled Miss Texas (Jacqueline Moore) and helped Randy Savage in his feud against Jerry Lawler (who ripped off Martel's dress after she interfered in a steel cage match). Sherri Martel was born on February 8, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Try again later. He grabbed Shawn's mirror (a mirror that Sherri carried in before matches for Shawn to admire himself in before the fight), and when he swung the mirror at Michaels, Michaels pulled Sherri in front of him, and she was smashed with the mirror. Bigelow and Luna attacked Martel, and Tatanka yet again saved her. Martel would suffer a similar embarrassment to that which she had suffered at the hands of Warrior when she ran in the ring to aid Savage in a steel cage match in Memphis against his old enemy in the area, Jerry "The King" Lawler, but after accidentally knocking Savage from the ring, she had her dress yanked off by Lawler as she climbed the cage to escape. Published Mar 7, 2022. The 1991 Royal Rumble saw Sherri challenge then-WWE champion The Ultimate Warrior on behalf of Savage. Remember: Looks are deceiving, everything We know may not be true, We are only beginning to learn. Backstage, Michaels confronted her, and Jannetty came to her rescue. Her physical strength and her toughpersonality redefined women's roles in sports-entertainment, paving the way for many WWE Superstars to follow. The WWE Hall of Famer spent nearly three decades in the business before passing away in 2007 at the age of 49. With the blond hair and huge sunglasses, it was hard to tell that Peggy was actually The Sensational Sherri. Weight Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Peggy Sue was often jealous of Miss Elizabeth and even attacked her during one match. The singing of Hart eventually made him realize a womans voice would be better, and Sherris association with Michaels on-screen would lead to better character work. At the Survivor Series in 1987, Martel's team consisting of Martel, The Glamour Girls (Leilani Kai and Judy Martin), Dawn Marie, and Donna Christanello lost to The Fabulous Moolah's team consisting of Moolah, Velvet McIntyre, Rockin' Robin, and the Jumping Bomb Angels (Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki). However, plans fell short of that when Sherri was gone shortly after the match on Thunder. A feud of Dusty and Sapphire vs Randy Savage and Sherri Martel would see the two ladies mixing it up. Martel had these stories follow her backstage throughout her wrestling career. Martel was a user of marijuana when WWE started to cut down on everything that was considered a drug at the time. Under the name Sister Sherri, Martel led Booker T and Stevie Ray to seven tag team title reigns before leaving the company. She returned to ECW to accompany Shane Douglas in matches against Pat Tanaka and Paul Diamond and then officially joined WCW in May 1994. She joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in the mid-1980s and held its AWA World Women's Championship three times. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Sorry! Martel stated in later interviews that she loved her time with the promotion and working with Shane Douglas. Sherri was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006. her friend Elizabeth Hulette is buried Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort Kentucky, Sherri Martel is not, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Trainer Sherris run in WCW was most memorable for being the missing piece of The Harlem Heat as Sister Sherri. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. To this day, the love of The Sensational Sherri knows no bounds amongst industry fans and wrestlers alike. Learn more about managing a memorial . Sherri was enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. In 1985, she defeated Candi Devine to become the AWA Womens Champion. In her debut match with the company, Martel defeated Moolah for the WWE Womens Championship and held the title for 15 months before dropping it to Rockin Robin in October 1988. New Orleans, Louisiana After working with Savage and DiBiase, and opposite Hogan at the top of the card, Sherri had built up a certain reputation with fans that only helped them take Michaels more seriously than they otherwise would have. He's keeping in shape and manages real estate. He returned to wrestling in 1992, but had to retire in 1998. She bided her time and began training in Memphis in the late 1970s before being taken under the wing of arguably the greatest womens wrestler of all time, The Fabulous Moolah. This erupted into a catfight that spilled into the audience, and both women ripped each other's clothes off. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. TNA opted against bringing Martel in, but one positive to come from this was WWE adding her to their Hall of Fame afterwards. In the early 90s, WWE phased out the Women's Division, leaving Sherri to focus on managing the male wrestlers. Their rivalry lasted more than a year, with the championship going back and forth from one to the other several times. Former AWA wrestler Jesse Ventura then referred her to the WWF. The babyfaces won the match, and at the end of the contest, Elizabeth delivered a shot to Sherri's face with a loaded purse, then stood by and watched as Beefcake cut her hair. This, too, became a WWE storyline when Savage dropped Miss Elizabeth and took on Sensational Sherri as his manager in 1989, only for Elizabeth to come roaring back into the picture by tossing . Simmons and Scorpio won after Simmons pinned Pillman. In the spring of 1987, Martel began managing Kevin Kelly. He is the adopted son of wrestler "Iron" Mike DiBiase, who married his mother when he was 4 years old. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Please enter your email and password to sign in. She was 49 years old. BrandontheWrestlingGuy. There, she was attacked by newcomer Luna Vachon, triggering a rivalry between them. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. WWE pushed Moolah as the top women for their original womens division and saw Sherri trying to join that core. At Bash at the Beach, Martel tried to help Flair to defeat Hogan in a match by giving him brass knuckles, but failed. Booker shared a story on his radio show about Sherri being one of the toughest people in all of WCW. But after several months of The Macho King coming at the common man Dusty Rhodes and The Sensational Queen joining him by terrorizing Sweet Sapphire, the common woman, there was no choice but to wrestle. At Clash of the Champions XXVII, just as the match between Ric Flair and Sting got underway, Martel approached the ring wearing face paint identical to Sting's. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The team feuded with Col. Robert Parker's tandem of Dick Slater and Bunkhouse Buck, leading to a bizarre relationship between managers. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Wrestling. On May 2, 1987 Martel defeated Madusa Miceli at SuperClash 2. Prichard claimed that Moolah worked stiff in the ring and attempted to blow up Sherri due to her cardio not being in peak condition. She later made appearances in WCW aiding Kevin Sullivan and Dave Sullivan in spring 1994. After her WWF release, Martel had a brief spell in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, siding with Tracy Smothers in a feud with Tammy Sytch, Brian Lee, as well as several intergender matches with Jim Cornette. By 2003, she and her husband Robert lived in Tennessee, where she helped him renovate homes. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. Roode getting repackaged saw legendary managers like Martel and Bobby Heenan filming segments trying to become his next manager. She helped Flair in feuds against both Sting and Hulk Hogan. Promotion Available. Her first client was "Macho Man" Randy Savage. In between messing with the popular babyfaces, Savage and Sherri targeted The King of WWE, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She was stiff in the ring with Sherri and blew her up, taking her out of breath. RELATED: 5 Best & 5 Worst Managers In TNA History. Sherri was a fighting champion, defending her title against Debbie Combs, Velvet McIntyre, and Desiree . Paul E. Dangerously (Paul Heyman) attacked Martel before the match, but she recovered and was active throughout the match (which ended in a time limit draw). 1992 Merlin WWF England Wrestling #251 Sensational Sherri Official World Wrestling Federation (WWE) 2 Inch Wide X 2.5 Inch Tall Album Sticker. Even nine years before she was officially recognized as such, Moolah was considered a Hall of Fame talent and the cornerstone of women's wrestling in the United States. In April 2006, one of the greatest female performers to ever lace up a pair of boots was honored when World Wrestling Entertainment inducted "Sensational" Sherri Martel into its Hall of Fame. Holy shit. The time in WCW saw Sherri trying to find ways to contribute outside of the ring since WCW didn't have a strong women's division. Her rivalry with Moolah continued as they became the captains of the first-ever female Survivor Series teams in 1989. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. Sherri held the championship for 15 months before losing it to Rockin' Robin. Near the end of the match, Martel confronted Michaels outside the ring and slapped him. Miss Elizabeth or Sensational Sherri. After WrestleMania V, Martel confronted Miss Elizabeth, manager of newly dethroned former WWF World champion Randy Savage, during an interview, leading to a confrontation between the two in which Savage fired Miss Elizabeth and repeatedly threatened to hit her. Several years ago after the backlash of using Moolahs name for the womens WrestleMania battle royal started, several people tried to campaign for the match to be named after Sherri Martel. Try again later. Oct 27, 2019 - Classic photo of WWE Hall of Fame legend "Sensational" Sherri Martel (Sherry Lynn Russell) with her only son Jared Wayne Gonzales when he was a child. While his in-ring work was never in doubt, he was struggling to find his feet as a performer and really needed someone to help guide him early on. [1] She eventually married her second husband and gave birth to a son named Jared, but she soon divorced her husband. When she pretended to be a man just to try and beat up Hulk Hogan. [10] As part of his gimmick, Michaels would admire himself in a full-length mirror before his matches.
