At SummerSlam, Hogan and Brutus Beefcake defeated Savage and Zeus. Indeed, she was cheering for him to defeat Flair. She was 49 years old. 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. Pillman then went outside and tossed her back in the ring by her hair. 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. She was trained by the likes of The Fabulous Moolah and refined her skills in Japan. After the match, she and Madusa had a confrontation. Fuck. Near the end of the match, Martel confronted Michaels outside the ring and slapped him. At SummerSlam 1989, the duo returned its attention to Hogan and Elizabeth as Savage teamed with Zeus (straight out of the major motion pictureNo Holds Barred) to battle the Hulkster and his best friend, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. She was 49 years old. Jared and Sherry's sister Vicki Abernathy keep her memory alive with social . The feud with Moolah continued in 1989 as the captains for the first-ever female Survivor Series teams. WWE Diva Rewind: Sensational Sherri After Macho Man Randy Savage split with Miss Elizabeth during the long-running program with Hulk Hogan that led to their main-event match at WrestleMania 5, Sensational Sherri stepped in to help create one of the greatest partnerships of the Golden Era. Romeo Miller & His Cousins Jump Kendrick - Growing Up Hip Hop (Season 3) Try again later. 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 Sherri Also known as Queen Sherri, Sensuous Sherri, Sister Sherri, Sherri Martel, Peggy Sue She helped Flair in feuds against both Sting and Hulk Hogan. She was released from the World Wrestling Federation during the summer. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Sherry Schrull (ne Russell; born February 8, 1958 June 15, 2007)[3][1][7] was an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by her ring names, Sherri Martel and Sensational Sherri. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [30] Also in 1999, she was awarded the AWA Superstars Women's Championship.[3]. [5], During this time, in addition to wrestling, Martel acted as the manager for the team of "Playboy" Buddy Rose and "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers, whom she managed to win the AWA World Tag Team Championship. The couple had rivals with Miss Elizabeth, Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes and Sapphire. El 28 de junio de 1986, Martel ganara el campeonato femenil por una tercera y ltima vez contra Candi Devine. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She later made appearances in WCW aiding Kevin Sullivan and Dave Sullivan in spring 1994. On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Sherri Martel / Sensational Sherri, with her Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions she worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles she won, her Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, her appearance changes through the years, and more.. Sherri Schrull (born Sherri Russell) was born in . Upon arriving in WCW, Sherri was immediately paired with "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Learn more about merges. Sherri had previously been with DiBiase and Savage as a manager--the WWF had only put her with top guys. After "Macho Man" Randy Savage split with Miss Elizabeth during the long-running program with Hulk Hogan that led to their main-event match at WrestleMania 5, "Sensational" Sherri stepped in to help create one of the greatest partnerships of the Golden Era. I would say that Sherri was more significant to Shawn's career in terms of an on-air role. The couple had rivalries with Miss Elizabeth, Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes and Sapphire. TNA opted against bringing Martel in, but one positive to come from this was WWE adding her to their Hall of Fame afterwards. Martel's legacy in wrestling is a testament to her talent and dedication. Sadly, she passed away in the summer of 2007. The Son of WWE Hall of Famer Sensational Sherri is searching for the artist who made this artwork for his mom. Amazon.com: Sensational Sherri We have set your language to The Death & Legacy Of "Sensational" Sherri Martel, Explained Published Mar 7, 2022. The Tragic Death of WWE Hall of Famer 'Sensational' Sherri Martel Posts: 374. Nearly three months later, it was reported that numerous drugs were found in her system, including a very large amount of oxycodone. The display led to Sherri fainting at ringside and a no-contest decision. In 1974, Martel approached Grizzly Smith for advice on becoming a wrestler, but he questioned her conviction and told her to come back to him in 1980 when she was an adult. Managing was the main role with quite a few interesting storylines helping her and the talents she worked with. 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. Perhaps best known for her time in WWE as the manager of such stars as Macho Man Randy Savage and Shawn Michaels, its sometimes easy to forget that she was also one of the best womens wrestlers of all time. Personality" Butch Moore in Memphis, Tennessee. Simpson investigation, so they thought that might be pushing it. Remember: Looks are deceiving, everything We know may not be true, We are only beginning to learn. [20] Backstage, Michaels confronted her and Jannetty came to her rescue. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Both Martel and Michaels were better off working together thanks to Pattersons input. In the early 1980s, Sherri began her career in the AWA. I didnt have an ounce, so I needed her so badly its not even funny. [5] She made a return to SmackDown!, singing a parody of Michaels' theme song with Angle. Sherri defendi el ttulo contra Debbie Combs, Velvet McIntyre y Desiree . 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. The Fabulous Moolah 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. Raw results, May 1, 2023: Who was drafted on Night Two of the WWE Draft? She was a trailblazer for women's wrestling, helping to establish it as a legitimate and respected . She returned at Royal Rumble and inadvertently cost Jannetty the Intercontinental Championship. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Martel attacked Savage but was thrown from the ring by Elizabeth, who was watching from the audience. In 2005, Kurt Angle was embroiled in a rivalry with Michaels that was leading to a grudge match at WrestleMania XXI. She was in a neutral corner for the match between Michaels and Jannetty. WWE is saddened to learn of the death of WWE Hall of Famer "Sensational" Sherri. She was 49 years old. . Wrestling fans and Wrestling historians could you please share this I am trying to find . [1] She then worked as both a wrestler and manager for Pat Rose and Tom Prichard. As the center of a budding love triangle, Sherri demanded that if the two were to have a match at the August pay-per-view, they had to agree not to hit each other in the face. Sherri held the championship for over a year before losing it to Rockin' Robin. On three different occasions, Sherri defeated Devine to capture the AWA Women's Championship. Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA. [20] After being hit with the mirror, she was absent from television until the Royal Rumble in January 1993. The 1991 Royal Rumble saw Sherri challenge then-WWE champion The Ultimate Warrior on behalf of Savage. On June 15, 2007, Sherri Martel passed away at her mothers home in McCalla, Alabama, at the age of 49. Triple Hs WCW stint ended before it could even take off as WWE was his ultimate goal. In 2002, she made appearances in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) feuding with Victoria and managing Rob Conway. Then Martel went to the top rope and came off with a double axe handle on Douglas. [17] During that same year, Martel and Savage appeared on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Robin Leach. However, one future legend was almost paired with Martel. [1] She started wrestling as Sherri Martine, but decided she needed more training. Before finding success as a manager, Sherri Martel had a fantastic in-ring career. Death Place Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Height WWE:Sensational Sherri 4th Theme Song "Sexy Boy" (V2) Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Sherri Martel Gives an Unusually Open Interview About Her Life of Wrestling on the Road Many have passed on, and a 4 AM interview we did in 1995 via phone with a sleepy Sherri Martel, where she poured her guts out about not only her wrestling career but the harsh life she led on the . Year should not be greater than current year. There was a problem getting your location. Sensational SherriQueen SherriSensuous SherriSister SherriSherri MartelPeggy Sue She joined WCW in 1994 and worked alongside Ric Flair for a short time before becoming the manager for Harlem Heat. Sensational Sherri Retro Legends Of Wrestling T Shirt FunnyTshop. ), Sherri was a born and raised respectable Southern Belle. After making appearances in various independent promotions in the early 2000s, Sherri returned to WWE in 2005 as part of the storyline involving Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle leading into their epic match at WrestleMania 21. [10] At SummerSlam, Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated the team of Savage and Zeus. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. A system error has occurred. That they immediately put her with Shawn after his turn was a signal that he was primed to be a major player. Related: WWE's Original Screwjob With The Fabulous Moolah In 1985 Explained. The original plan for her was to manage Kevin and Dave Sullivan against Missy Hyatt and The Nasty Boys, but after Hyatt was fired in February 1994, the proposed rivalry went on with no managers for either team. Bigelow and Luna attacked Martel, and Tatanka yet again saved her. 9. [23] Sherri turned on Douglas in a tag match with Brian Pillman, costing Douglas the match on behalf of Ric Flair. Of note was the Halloween Havoc 1994 bout between Flair and new champion Hulk Hogan. Outside of some house-show bouts and a random televised bout, the two never really settled their differences. Sherry tragically passed away on June 15, 2007 from an accidental drug overdose at the home of her mother in Birmingham, Alabama. The plotline was for Martel to turn on Harlem Heat during a title match but Levesque decided to go to the WWF despite offers from then-booker Eric Bischoff of working fewer days for more money. Pin on Classic WWF/E She joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in the mid-1980s and held its AWA World . *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. On April 20, 1986 Martel won a battle royal at WrestleRock '86 that included Devine, Debbie Combs, Rose Devine, Joyce Grable, Kat LeRoux, Despina Montegas, Misty Blue Simmes, and Luna Vachon. Sherris run in WCW was most memorable for being the missing piece of The Harlem Heat as Sister Sherri. 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. In fact, Hogan was so trustworthy of her, that she got involved in his WCW feud with Ric Flair. Arguably the greatest period of Sherri's career in WWE came as the second for "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Sensational Sherri was a villainess in the WWF (now WWE) and WCW in the 1980s and 1990s. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. But even after that, Sherri was timid and gave her a pat on cheek. Their rivalry lasted more than a year, with the championship trading hands on several occasions. 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. Renaming herself Sensational Sherri, she reigned as WWF Women's Champion for fifteen months, taking on opponents like Debbie Combs, Velvet McIntyre, and Desiree Petersen. At November to Remember on November 13, Martel faced Malia Hosaka in a match.[24]. Martel thankfully overcame the tough start to have a greater run. Michaels finished the match and won, while Martel fled the ring in tears. Arguably the greatest period of Sherri's career in WWE came as the second for "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Sherri would recover, briefly aligning with "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase before seizing an opportunity to manage the hottest new singles star in the sport. Booker T was able to walk Sherri down that aisle when she tied the knot to housing renovator, Robert Schrull. "Sensational" Sherri passes away. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Her rendition of Shawn Michaels' entrance theme, "Sexy Boy," ushered HBK to the ring for years. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sherri Sensational Sherri Martel memorial. Sherri Martel is legit the best. Liz for looks and Sherri for the entertainment. Martel, with Kathy Fitzpatrick in her corner, defeated Jim Cornette (with Tammy Sytch in his corner) in a "loser gets spanked" match. In 1994, Sherri appeared in WCW as "Sensuous" Sherri, managing Ric Flair during his rivalries with Sting and Hulk Hogan. 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. WWE hired Sapphire for the role of Dusty Rhodes partner when he joined the company with the odd polka dot themed gear. On July 24, 1987, Sherri Martel debuted in the WWF and defeated The Fabulous Moolah for the WWF Women's Championship. At the 1996 World War III pay-per-view, Martel defeated Col. Robert Parker by count-out. In the late 1980s, she joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where she held the WWF Women's Championship. 1. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Sherri "Sensational Sherri" Martel (1958-2007) Promotion Available. Sherri held the championship for 15 months before losing it to Rockin' Robin. She began working in ECW in autumn of 1993 and soon managed Shane Douglas to the ECW World Championship. Former AWA wrestler Jesse Ventura then referred her to the WWF. By Corey Clayton Written: June 15, 2007 WWE is saddened to learn of the death of WWE Hall of Famer Sensational Sherri. On June 28, 1986, Martel would win the AWA Women's Championship for a third and final time form Candi Devine. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 2006 Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Sherri disappeared but returned to the WWF at the Royal Rumble in 1993. Birmingham, Alabama You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. One of the biggest stories of Sherri Martels career was being the original singer of Shawn Michaels Sexy Boy theme song. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He's keeping in shape and manages real estate. Sapphire wore the same gear every night and would not shower until leaving the venue in her hotel room. Next, Martel began managing Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) using the name Sister Sherri. That made the ever game-for-anything Sherri a little skittish about doing anything to Liz, especially one particular day when both ladies were scheduled to be part of The Brother Love Show. She also appeared in the independent National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). [10] Martel, however, only held the title briefly before vacating it. 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. In January and February 1980, she wrestled on a tour in Japan. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Shawn Michaels Recalls Being Paired With Sensational Sherri She appeared in 1994 in the World Championship Wrestling as "Sensuous Sherri," manager of Ric Flair during his feuds with Sting and Hulk Hogan. After separating from Flair, she became "Sister" Sherri and guidedHarlem Heat to seven WCW Tag Team Championships. The duo was slated to capture the tag team title with Martel as their manager and feud with Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner. FREE shipping . Moved to Kingsport, Tennessee. The couple resided in St. Petersburg, Fla. He is the biological son of wrestler Helen Nevins and Ted Wills, an entertainer and singer. Sensational Sherri However, during the early part of his transformation into The Heartbreak Kid, he was not just paired with The Sensational Sherri (at this point a major stamp on HBKs development), but she also sang The Sexy Boy theme as well for her man. The Hulkster overcame the interference of his old nemesis and put Flair away with his Big Boot and Leg Drop, supposedly retiring him. Starting her career at the tail end of the territories and lasting until the Monday Night Wars made it possible for Sherri to be a part of every single major US territory from the late '80s until the early 2000s! She and the rest of the inductees (excluding Bret Hart) made an appearance at WrestleMania 22 when they were each introduced to the crowd. She was accompanied by DiBiase during her appearance. A promotional photo of Sherri Martel. At SummerSlam, Michael and Martel squared off for the services of Sherri. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. On October 22, 1993 at the NWA Weekend of Champions, Martel accompanied Terry Funk against Kevin Sullivan (with Woman). MCW Tribute To The Legends - Event @ Rage TV Arena in Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA. Follow me on IG @ran_d_savage. Bigelow interfered, and Tatanka ran to her rescue. After Jannetty left the WWF, Martel was soon left without anyone to manage and found herself accompanying Crush and Randy Savage to the ring for their matches against Michaels at house shows. On June 24, a title unification match took place at the Clash of the Champions XXVII between WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair and the WCW International World Heavyweight Champion Sting. [4] Moolah claims that Martel frequented night clubs and liked to party, which resulted in Moolah kicking her out of the school. His adoptive father Mike died of a heart attack in the ring when DiBiase was 15. . Martel then entered the ring to embrace Flair. To prove that he was every bit HBK's equal, Angle brought Sherri back to WWE. Hacksaw Jim Duggan working a match with Harlem Heat saw Martel slapping him so hard that he broke character. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Triple Hs short WCW stint saw him working under the name of Jean-Paul Levesque. Their rivalry lasted more than a year, with the championship going back and forth from one to the other several times. Sensational Sherri | WWE WWE pushed Moolah as the top women for their original womens division and saw Sherri trying to join that core. She was originally contacted to manage the newest incarnation of Harlem Heat, but due to a management transition the plans changed. 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. The hatred between the women led to a memorable brawl on an early episode of Monday Night Raw that really played up the unexpected and chaotic nature of the show that McMahon regularly pushed while on commentary. Both Superstars agreed, but emotions ran wild, and they resorted to punching each other straight in the moneymaker. 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Reports indicated that Sherri was hoping to work more with TNA either on-screen or behind the scenes by asking if anything was available. 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. 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 . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Find Funny GIFs, Cute GIFs, Reaction GIFs and more. During this time, Martel and Luna began having matches at WWF house shows. Booker T loved working with Sherri Martel due to her great help managing him and Stevie Ray as Harlem Heat. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She returned to ECW to accompany Shane Douglas in matches against Pat Tanaka and Paul Diamond and then officially joined WCW in May 1994. Sherri was enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. However, plans fell short of that when Sherri was gone shortly after the match on Thunder. Heading into SummerSlam 1992, Sherri became the centerpiece of a rivalry between Michaels and fellow heel Rick Martel. Shawn Michaels & Sensational SherriSensationa. In 2000, she made three wrestling television appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). She quickly earned the reputation as someone who would do anything to win, even if it meant using unsavory tactics. Martel signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1994. Her first client was "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Sorry! In the following weeks, Rich came to ringside during Kelly's matches and taunted Martel with her stolen dress. At WrestleMania VII, Savage lost a career match against The Ultimate Warrior. During her 3 years as manager, Harlem Heat would win 7 of their 10 WCW Tag Team Championships. [25] At the feud's climactic battle, a steel cage match at Halloween Havoc, Martel climbed the cage to aid Flair and in the process had her dress pulled off by Jimmy Hart, Hogan's manager, leaving her dangling from the cage in black lingerie. On May 2, 1987 Martel defeated Madusa Miceli at SuperClash 2. 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. Martel made her debut on the April 23 edition of WCW Saturday Night, under the name Sensuous Sherri. On September 11, 2007, homicide investigators in Tuscaloosa, Alabama released the toxicology report stating that she died of an overdose with multiple drugs in her system, including high amounts of oxycodone. Her primary role was to irritate Honky's opponentsnamely, Randy "Macho Man" Savage and Brutus "the Barber" Beefcakeand interfere in his matches. [4] She eventually debuted in the AWA and, on September 28, 1985, at SuperClash in Chicago, she defeated Candi Devine for the AWA World Women's Championship. She joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in the mid-1980s and held its AWA World Women's Championship three times. 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. Her departure for WCW was a major blow for Vince McMahon's promotion in the 1990s; it was clear that with a roster as young and inexperienced as his was, she could have been a major asset in helping them get over. Tara defeats Sensational Sherri. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. [20] Martel spent the remainder of the year aligned with Tatanka, who aided her in her feud with Luna Vachon and Bam Bam Bigelow. 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. On June 28, 1986, Martel would win the AWA Women's Championship for a third and final time from Candi Devine. Elizabeth rushed the ring, tossed Sherri aside and reunited with Savage for the first time in two years. The Sensational Queen Sherri. Trainer RELATED: 10 Women You Totally Forgot Wrestled In WCW. At Clash of the Champions XXXI, Harlem Heat and Martel defeated Bunkhouse Buck, Dick Slater, and Col. Robert Parker when Martel pinned Parker. It was during this time that she became "Sensational Queen Sherri." Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. It was during this time that she became "Sensation Queen." While continuing to wrestle professionally, in 1990 she began focusing on managing other wrestlers: her first wrestler was "Macho Man" Randy Savage. [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. Ring names If anyone knows anything please reach out to him his name is Jared Gonzalez. The song eventually changed to Michaels doing the singing, but Sherri was tasked first when the two were an act together. WWE is saddened to learn of the death of WWE Hall of Famer "Sensational" Sherri. In the late 1990s, Martel worked on the independent circuit. TNA brought Sherri Martel in to film a segment when Bobby Roode was trying to find a new manager. Sensational Sherri Martel is a legendary manager and a pioneer for women's wrestling. Since she was already backstage, the promoters had her wrestle Madusa on the January 19, 2000 edition of WCW Thunder. [4] She was married and divorced at least twice during her life. Sherri Martel's Family Issues Statement/Memorial & Funeral Arrangements On a memorable episode of WWE television, Jannetty grabbed Michaels' trademark mirror and swung it at his former partner. At SummerSlam in 1990, Martel defeated Sapphire by forfeit when Sapphire failed to appear for the match. The Son of WWE Hall of Famer - Sherri Martel Tribute Page | Facebook [4] Their mother initially asked them whether they wanted to attend a wrestling show or go ice skating. The overall accomplishments of Sherri landed her in the WWE Hall of Fame as well with a great speech. Sherri defended the gold against Debbie Combs, Velvet McIntyre and Desiree Peterson. On June 28, 1986, Martel would win the AWA Women's Championship for a third and final time form Candi Devine. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Sherri sang the original version of HBKs famous entrance theme, Sexy Boy, and Michaels has long credited her with helping his career. ECW began promoting a feud between Martel and Madusa and scheduled a match between them at November to Remember on November 13, 1993. 7 yr. ago. Having previously vacated the AWA Women's Championship, Martel defeated Devine on June 28, 1986 to begin her third reign as champion. Jimmy Hart was actually the person trying to sing the song first since he had a big role in the theme songs. said that Sherri would have wanted the show to go on anyway. It was the first major instance of Sherri getting her comeuppance at the hands of a male Superstar, something that would become a more regular occurrence.