SantanaClaus89 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 "Sensational" Sherri passes away By Corey Clayton Written: June 15, 2007 WWE is saddened to learn of the death of WWE Hall of Famer “Sensational” Sherri. She was 49. She passed away at her mother’s home in Birmingham, Ala. Friday morning, according to her husband of 10 years, Robert Schrull. “It’s a great loss to the wrestling world,” he told WWE.com. The couple resided in St. Petersburg, Fla. In the early 1980s, Sherri began her career in the AWA. In 1985, she defeated Candi Devine to become the AWA Women’s Champion. Their rivalry lasted more than a year, with the championship trading hands on several occasions. It was during this time that she began perfecting her skills as a manager, leading “Playboy” Buddy Rose and “Pretty Boy” Doug Somers to the AWA Tag Team Championship. On June 28, 1986, Martel would win the AWA Women’s Championship for a third and final time from Candi Devine. On July 24, 1987, “Sensational” Sherri debuted in WWE, pinning her trainer and mentor the Fabulous Moolah to become Women’s Champion. Sherri defended the gold against Debbie Combs, Velvet McIntyre, and Desiree Peterson. She quickly earned the reputation as someone who would do anything to win, even if it meant using unsavory tactics. Her rivalry with Moolah continued as they became the captains for the first-ever female Survivor Series teams in 1989. Sherri held the championship for 15 months before losing to Rockin’ Robin. In the early ‘90s WWE phased out the Women’s Division, leaving Sherri to focus on managing the male wrestlers. Her first client was “Macho Man” Randy Savage. It was during this time that she became “Sensation Queen.” The couple had rivals with Miss Elizabeth, Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes and Sapphire. In 1991, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase enlisted her services. After that relationship dissolved, she took on the managerial duties of Shawn Michaels. In 1994, Sherri appeared in WCW as “Sensuous” Sherri managing Ric Flair during his rivalries with Sting and Hulk Hogan. After separating from Flair, she became “Sister” Sherri guiding Harlem Heat to seven WCW Tag Team Championships. Sherri was enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase was her presenter. This is sad news for anyone that used to watch wrestling as I did growing up... It will be interesting to see the cause of death as she looked very well at her Hall of Fame induction last year (pictured above). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Just like Miss Elisabeth.. I bet it was drug related. Sad news regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantanaClaus89 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Just like Miss Elisabeth.. I bet it was drug related. Sad news regardless. Yes, Miss Elizabeth was the greatest. RIP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Why the short life expectancy of those in the wrestling industry?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Clark Fan Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Damn first Vince and now Sherri its been a bad week for the wwe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantanaClaus89 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Why the short life expectancy of those in the wrestling industry?? Because most of them end up self-medicating thier aches and pains with drugs and/or alcohol. Then there's the whole steriod thing. There also appears to be a high rate of suicide, which could tie in with the substance abuse. It's quite sad. Because most of them are very nice and very good people, even though they pretend to be maniacs on "stage"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Damn first Vince and now Sherri its been a bad week for the wwe. The sad part is.. I bet when this news broke, people did not know how to take it. Is it real or just a hoax like the Vince 'death'? That Vincent K. McMahon is one crazy genius! :thumbsup: :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 This is sad..RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantanaClaus89 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 The sad part is.. I bet when this news broke, people did not know how to take it. Is it real or just a hoax like the Vince 'death'?That Vincent K. McMahon is one crazy genius! :thumbsup: :doh: Yeah I can't believe how many people thought Vince really died. This is real though, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Just like Miss Elisabeth.. I bet it was drug related. Sad news regardless. wasn't elizabeth killed by lex lugar? RIP Sherri. She was the ish when she was with Macho Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 The sad part is.. I bet when this news broke, people did not know how to take it. Is it real or just a hoax like the Vince 'death'?That Vincent K. McMahon is one crazy genius! :thumbsup: :doh: Tuesday, when the Vince is dead news broke, everyone who complained about it said: "What are they going to do when somebody really dies?" It took three days to find out. RIP Sherri. The Macho Queen & Ted DiBiase's woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 wasn't elizabeth killed by lex lugar? No way.. She had an overdose of a combination of pain pills and alcohol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 When I was a kid, I went to a WWF match at the DC armory. I made a big sign with the words MACHO KING outlined in glitter. I was sitting front row that day, and Macho King signaled to Queen Sherri to grab the sign, and she gave it to him so that he could parade around the ring with it. After the show, I waited on the ramp where the wrestlers leave. Sherri saw me standing there holding my sign, and said, "Do you want it autographed?" She took the sign, and a few minutes later she came back with Macho's autograph on it. I kept that sign for years, and eventually misplaced it. But it was a really nice thing for her to do, that she didn't have to do. Thanks Sherri, and rest in peace. My prayers go out to your loved ones, family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantanaClaus89 Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 When I was a kid, I went to a WWF match at the DC armory. I made a big sign with the words MACHO KING outlined in glitter. I was sitting front row that day, and Macho King signaled to Queen Sherri to grab the sign, and she gave it to him so that he could parade around the ring with it. After the show, I waited on the ramp where the wrestlers leave. Sherri saw me standing there holding my sign, and said, "Do you want it autographed?" She took the sign, and a few minutes later she came back with Macho's autograph on it. I kept that sign for years, and eventually misplaced it. But it was a really nice thing for her to do, that she didn't have to do. Thanks Sherri, and rest in peace. My prayers go out to your loved ones, family and friends. That's an awesome story man... And yeah, Sherri was one of the nicest people in the business, contrary to how she presented herself in character... This statement was released by Jim Ross regarding Sherri: Sherri was tougher than a $2 steak, but had a heart of gold. Her genuine enthusiasm and love of the business was so evident when she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame last year. Sherri could out-cuss, out-drink, and could whip most men’s backsides, as she came up the hard way in the business during the male-dominated days of the old wrestling territories. I have personally never seen a woman as physically tough and fearless as Sherri Martel. She enhanced the career of so many Superstars, including her “Boy Toy” Shawn Michaels, among others. The Good Lord broke the mold when He created Sherri, and now He has the lady back. I hope Sherri takes it easy on the men folk up in Heaven. We are all going to miss her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 RIP Sherri! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Is Jake the snake Roberts still alive? If so, how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 it is amazing how young people in wrestling seem to die.......with that being said, its equally amazing that Ric Flair is still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 it is amazing how young people in wrestling seem to die.......with that being said, its equally amazing that Ric Flair is still alive. And that he can still put on a better match than much of the current WWE locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Dam R.I.P Scaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy Sheerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiieeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 That's an awesome story man... I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Is Jake the snake Roberts still alive? If so, how? apparently http://www.officialjakethesnakeroberts.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantanaClaus89 Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 Is Jake the snake Roberts still alive? If so, how? Yes, and I have NO idea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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