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My Take
Sherri Martel was a rare talent who excelled as both an in-ring competitor and a manager, and honestly she may have been the greatest female manager the business ever had. As 'Sensational' Sherri she could draw heat with a glare, take a bump to protect her man, and sing Shawn Michaels to the ring with that unforgettable 'Sexy Boy' theme. She was a genuine workhorse in an era when women wrestlers got far too little spotlight. Her 2006 Hall of Fame induction was overdue recognition. Losing her in 2007 at only 49 was a real gut-punch for longtime fans.
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Overview
Sherri Martel (1958-2007) was an American professional wrestler and manager best known by the ring name 'Sensational' Sherri. She held the AWA World Women's Championship and the WWF Women's Championship before becoming one of the most accomplished managers in wrestling, guiding stars such as Randy Savage, Ted DiBiase and Shawn Michaels. She was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 and died in 2007.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sherri Martel
- Name (Japanese)
- シェリー・マーテル
- Reading
- しぇりー・まーてる
- Born
- February 8, 1958 – June 15, 2007
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Height
- 170cm
- Occupation
- Professional wrestler / Manager / Amateur wrestler
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2006 WWE Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherri Martel born?
Sherri Martel was born on February 8, 1958.
When did Sherri Martel die?
Sherri Martel died on June 15, 2007, aged 49.
Where was Sherri Martel from?
Sherri Martel was from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
What did Sherri Martel do?
Sherri Martel worked as Professional wrestler, Manager, Amateur wrestler.
How tall was Sherri Martel?
Sherri Martel was 170 cm tall.
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