Official: R.I.P Sensational Sherri

WOW, it's listed on WWE.com but it looks legit. She will definitely be missed as she was one of the first great women in wrestling. Only 49 too.

R.I.P.

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"Sensational" Sherri passes away
By Corey Clayton
Written: June 15, 2007WWE is saddened to learn of the death of WWE Hall of Famer “Sensational” Sherri. She was 49.

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 form 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

a new report on wwe.com says that officials near her home have investigated the death and said it was not natural causes

crack imo

Whaaaaatt? She was just inducted into the hall of fame last year and now this. And of all the times to happen during WWE fake death angle a real tragedy happens. I hope it wasnt drugs that did it. Wow. In an interview not too long ago she said that she was feeling as good as ever. I wonder what the cause was.


RIP

Terrible news, my condolences and prayers go out to her family. 49, was the age my father passed away at..

The "Original" Diva...Rest In Peace...

Wow, another death. Man, I loved her when she managed HBK. RIP Sherri.

Terrible News. Prayers and Thoughts go to the family. RIP Sherri

Now that she's dead I wonder if she'll get a 10 bell salute instead of McMahon.

RIP Sherri

Horrible. She was awesome, I used to fantasize about her as a young child.

Wrestlingchick wrote:

WOW Im shocked beyond all its just crazy well TIP sherri you will be missed.

i think you mean R.I.P. not T.I.P. lol

think in peace?

think in peace?

Rusty9 wrote:

think in peace?

lol I think she meant to put R.I.P. But think in poeace could be what she was thinking when she typed it. lol

Rest In Peace Sensational Sherri. We love you and thankyou for the

memories ms beautiful.

we will never forget you. Your legend will live on.

she will be missed. she was a great entertainer