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- Real name: Sheri Russell
- Born: February 8, 1958
- Hometown: New Orleans, LA
- Billed height: 5'7"
- Billed weight: 132 lbs
- Died: June 15, 2007
- Finishers: Sleeper hold, Flying splash
- 1-time WWE Women's Champion
- 3-time AWA Women's Champion
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Sherri Martel was an American professional wrestler and valet, better known by her ring name, "Sensational" Sherri.
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Career
After a successful stint in the AWA, Martel debuted in the WWE, still the AWA Women's Champion. In her first WWE match in 1987, she defeated then Women's Champion The Fabulous Moolah for the title, making Martel the first wrestler to simultaneously hold a world title for two major federations.After the WWE phased out the women's division in the 1990s, Martel managed several top stars like Randy Savage, Ted DiBiase and Shawn Michaels. She was fired from the company after failing a drug test in 1993.
Martel appeared in WCW the next year, managing Ric Flair and later Harlem Heat. After backstage disagreements with Eric Bischoff, she was fired in 1997, and despite occasional appearances on WCW, WWE and TNA programming in subsequent years, Martel preferred to remain on the independent circuit with a lighter workload.
She was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Sherri Martel Questions
What is the best vegetarian dish I can cook with sherry? 2 AnswersWhat variety of vegetarian? Is dairy and fish ok? If so, a seafood bisque is traditionally made with sherry and is very luscious. If fish is out, try this: ... read more
Does Sherri Shepherd's weight loss story inspire you? 3 AnswersI think it's awesome that Sherri chose to lose weight the old-fashioned way and share it with the audience instead of having secret surgery like other TV person... read more
Do you think Sherri Goforth should have been fired for sending an offensive photo of Barack Obama in an email? 1 AnswerNo, it was rude, but that doesn't mean he should get fired! read more
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Sherri Martel Timeline
- February 8, 1958: Born
- 1980: Debuts in AWA
- 1985: Wins the AWA World Women's Championship
- 1987: Debuts in WWF; defeats The Fabulous Moolah for the Women's Title
- 1993: Fired for failing a drug test
- 1994: Debuts on WCW
- 1996: Fired due to an addiction to pain killers
- 2000: Returns to WCW briefly
- 2005: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
- June 15, 2007: Dies of causes yet to be determined
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Sherri Martel Merchandise
- Ringside Collectibles: Sherri Martel
- eBay: Sherri Martel Merchandise
- Highspots: Sherri Martel Shoot Interview
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