WWE Hall of Famer “Sensational” Sherri
Posted: Friday, June 15th, 2007 4:28 pm
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. …
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. …
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. … Read full obituary
