The Story Of "Sensational" Sherri Martel (Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Review)

[@donypaddy6859]

I was genuinely surprised that Sherri helped make Harlem Heat 's wrestling gear a woman of many talents she's truly missed.

[@officerperez]

I'm a father of three adopted boys and the part where Sherri's son happily cheered her on when she came on TV knowing that all he really wanted was to see her really choked me up.

[@doomedhuh]

Sherri was a great performer, but it's hard to reconcile the way she abandoned her son. I feel bad for the father too she kinda ruined his life as well.

[@tubbymontana7090]

Yea ngl I liked her until I saw this episode couldn’t even spend a week with her kid would prefer to do drugs and party she’s not a good human being but she was a good performer

[@waynejr.5579]

​​@@tubbymontana7090ever sit back wonder embarrassed her son on drugs maybe that's why didn't want her son see her in that state she knows had bad habit easy say bad person had own issues don't mean bad person struggling mentally physically drugs I can understand why wasn't always there supporting him also working as well alone drug issue people make it sound like easy get rid of obviously it isn't

[@officerperez]

@tubbymontana7090 I felt the same way, but it does sound like, with time and maturity, she may have regretted that decision and she at least had the foresight to allow her friend to take care of him and leave him with a mother figure who genuinely loves him.

[@thegreenpianist7683]

I BARELY got through those final minutes...holy hell that was heart wrenching. Despite the praise she gets, I think she's STILL severely underrated. R.I.P

[@VicHD]

The Sensational Invitational. Great name for a tournament.

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

Agreed

[@tubbymontana7090]

I’m amazed Shawn Michaels hasn’t done it

[@Ucey365]

I grew up really liking Sherri’s work in the WWF. When she left for WCW & managed Harlem Heat, I had the honor of meeting them at an event. They were all very pleasant people. Sherri seemed to truly enjoy being with Booker & Stevie Ray.

[@michaelsinger4638]

That Grizzly Smith jab was great! And much deserved.

[@Silly81]

I loved Sensational Sherri. It’s like Rick Rude and Triple H to me, I couldn’t stand their characters but that’s what I loved about them, they executed their characters to perfection.

[@d3ath8ybac0n4]

Sherri is a huge part of my childhood. Whether it be with Michaels, Macho Man, Harlem Heat...she was a badass you believed in because even as a kid you knew it was real. She was legit. Miss her and wish today's ladies would have the same bravado as the true Queen.

[@robchuk4136]

Yea, I got that from her and Luna Vachon.

[@dantemiles4809]

That bump she took from sting when he lost to flair was EPIC

[@henrikschmidt3964]

You have to love Sherri, but it is good that her story is not sugar coated. I got a big smile on my face, when you mentioned Kurt Angle's version of 'Sexy Kurt'. The guy was so awesome.

[@ant4158]

I remember a match Sherri had in 1996. The angle was Sherri was going to marry Colonel Parker, and Madusa jumped her from behind, Madusa and Sherri had an impromtu match, Sherri won by a roll up, but Madusa gave her a German suplex and knocked Sherri out. It was scary because Sherri didnt move for a while.

[@jarredgonzales84]

Thank you for the nice things you said about the episode much love it was not easy

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

Sensational Sherri is one of my all time favorite wrestling personalities. She was awesome as both a wrestler and a manager. I became a fan of hers during her tenure in the AWA, only that I didn't know it then because I was busy booing her during that time. The heat that she got was incredible. Definitely right up there with Heenan as far as a manager taking bumps. I wish that she was still here with us. By the way, The Sensational Invitational has a nice ring to it. Thank you and fly easy, Queen. 🙏

[@jordanbyford2693]

SHERRI was my mother but this was her tag team partner that hits me right in the feels

[@jarredgonzales84]

Much love

[@latrelle611]

I think it’s very weird that when wrestlers pass away that they peers don’t attend there funeral

[@haraldrauppraupp1761]

Maybe there is so many That it becomes depressing.

[@kshinokevin]

like the funeral for "Mean" Gene Okerlund

[@latrelle611]

@@haraldrauppraupp1761 could be a possibility

[@markfroman738]

Remember when Sherri did the weak ass splashes on Duggan after Macho Man won the crown and cape with a purse shot? 🤣🤣🤣

[@NJ973201]

A bit of a shame they skipped her ECW run but then they probably would have needed Tod Gordon or Shane Douglas for it (they certainly can't get Heyman). Other than that, this episode was good and very sad stuff.

[@benespinosa6725]

this was a very informative episode of dark side of the ring sherri martel was awesome in WWE her pairing with shawn michaels was great her version of sexy boy is better than shawn's version i forgot that she appeared in ECW from 1993-1994 she was a great manager for Harlem heat in WCW her WWE hall of fame speech in 2006 was so entertaining.

[@redred222]

she was a great wrestler and personalty yet was not a good parent just like many other pro wrestlers they all had demons drugs did her in just like a lot of guys did

[@BzaafiedTheYatagarasu]

It's a shame Luna isn't still around; she caught quite a snug kick from Sherri herself.

[@flyguy7825]

It’s a damn shame too, but when you live a lifestyle that involves alcohol and drugs, you’re so stuck in your addiction you can never get out of it

[@DarkBlueBaker]

When I was a kid, I loved Sherri. My brother used to tease me and say I wished I were carrying Shawn's mirror. I always thought she was psycho (in a good way) and I admired her.

[@cctitansfan]

Sherri was awesome.

[@SamCalderas-nt6lv]

I remembered in a match in WCW between Madusa and Sherri. I could tell she was in bad shape when after Madusa suplexed Sherri, Sherri was unresponsive, to the point were Madusa grabbed her head and pounded it to the mat like a basketball.

[@flyguy7825]

Sensational Sherri is by far my favorite valet/manager of all time I think my favorite person she ever manage was Macho Man Randy Savage both of them were a match made in heaven in terms of manager and wrestler. She was just as crazy as he was and just as out there as he was in terms of character, she also did wonders for Shawn Michael‘s career literally everybody that she ever managed. She did her best to get them over not to mention she would put her body on the line for any man that she managed something that I don’t think really any other valet had ever done up into that point in terms of what she did, extremely sad her life ended That’s the problem with Darkside in the ring most of the stories and tragic death.

[@iamthurnis745]

i wonder if the stigma with weed was different during this time if it would’ve changed a lot of wrestlers fates. i know i’ve heard from bret hart’s book and interviews that guys were really just drinking and smoking weed before the drug policy changed. it wouldn’t have alleviated all of the pain but i just wonder about that.

[@MerpTime]

I recognized her as Peggy Sue in the Honky Tonk Man's faction along with DDP. I remember watching her as Sensational Sherri then going back to those Wrestlemania/Superstars tapes.. I recognized her right away.

[@robchuk4136]

I didn't know she almost managed the Blue Bloods. I would have loved to see it. To see how her character would fit. She was a genius at that.

[@jonathonholifield3166]

Dude, she was so gd sexy. Holy damn. Them short shorts when she was managing HBK, Gawd DAMN. Remember when Piper stuck his tongue down her throat in the middle of that match with Michaels? Hahaha. Then years later on commentary he mentioned it to Monsoon or Vince, Piper said "ya know, I kissed her once." they said "Didja like it?" Piper goes "noooo, but I almost FELL IN" for some reason that shit cracked me up. That angle with Macho King at WM7, man when Liz reunites with Savage it makes me cry every time. Monsoon hollering "Not a DRY EYE in the HOUSE".... Man I miss all those people

[@joeynova9896]

🤣💀

[@doubles7533]

She was such a legend. Such a sad ending.

[@gerardlafferti4485]

I really felt for her Son

[@tthomaselli2]

What was The Solomonster talking about around 1:51-2:02, exactly as far as Grizzly Smith?...

[@robertwoods3871]

Grizzly was a piece of trash who preyed on young girls, including his own daughters

[@patriciamorgan2521]

My very first wrestling event I attended was WCW Fall Brawl in 1995 in Asheville & I got to see Sherri that night. Along with Brian Pillman so I feel real blessed. When I first got in to wrestling the build to WrestleMania 8 is what hooked me. I remember seeing Shawn & Sherri when they first got together on screen & being instantly a fan of them. Really liked how the story played out that year just too bad the Luna Sherri fued dudnt get a payoff. She was such a great talent & im still more a fan of her version of Shawns theme lol. Gone too soon 😔

[@robertcoggeshall3071]

Sherri was good at everything- wrestling, managing, and drawing heat.

[@tubbymontana7090]

Except raising her kid

[@robertcoggeshall3071]

In the business.

[@SUPERROSS1000]

Abandoning children

[@jerranspearman3369]

good review

[@jadmantoura4483]

Jim Cornette was fired from WWE in 2005 after slapping Santino Marella across the face at an OVW taping for no selling The Boogeyman. And when they got all the deserved pushback for the naming of the “Fabulous Moolah Battle Royal”, they just renamed it the “Women’s Battle Royal”, and the trophy looked like a vagina. Which figures, because they pussied out of making an actual decision.

[@pearcewilliams5297]

I will say I'm glad she got her ass away from Moolah..

[@ame871022]

I have to correct you with the Shawn Michaels theme because I know the interview you are referencing. But Jimmy Harts voice on the song that echoes Sexy Boy and Boy Toy on the HBK theme.

[@originalhuggies9740]

My childhood memories are full of Sherri taking Atomic Drops from Hogan.

[@craighoward6243]

For, What 15 minutes of fame walked out on her son? & lived a fast life, I have no sympathy for parents who walked out on Children. For a brief fling, now she must pay the piper. I can't say R I P. I can't

[@craighoward6243]

The reason why I said this. Got divorced had equal shared custody. As a miner, 3 years after my divorce broke my back. With 12 years of child support to pay, I put on my really " BIG BOY" pants..got doped up to go to work everyday i could to keep him on the best Ins plan. At the time BCBS. "master medical" 90/10% top shelf. I worked myself into what will be my 3rd spine surgery. My son graduated from Emerson. Boston, MA class 2011, do you understand who i felt? When I saw him cross the stage!

[@TankHeard]

I remembered her being Peggy Sue with Honky Tonk. And had the biggest crushed on her after she got with Ted Dibiase. Royal Rumble I forgot which year but she came out and the camera got close up on her and she licked her lips seductively. Was hooked lol😂😂😂

[@troy801]

Sherri is one of the sexiest women of all time in wrestling don't care what anyone says

[@Dr_1212]

RIP 🙏

[@SamSamSamJ]

Scary Sherri!! I miss late 80's, and early 90's wrestling. It was great. Back then wrestlers were believable. Fuck, I miss it.

[@nielsen145]

watch card subject to change docu. where Sherri last interview is featured

[@zachduplechin8352]

Sad but great episode. RIP

[@jadmantoura4483]

Once you see and hear “Sexy Kurt”, you can never unsee or unhear it 😂😂😂

[@dbzrocks3201]

14:26 What??? 😳😳😳

[@MrTony-sb6nq]

Tragic tragic tale

[@LordAngron]

Heenan managed before he wrestled. Watch his shoot or read his book. He became a wrestler because the amount of heat he could get demanded he get physically involved as a climax for the fans.

[@tomclark362]

Jake only drove to alabama to get rid of all the drugs in Sherris house.

[@Raad187KO]

Sad story, I liked her, but it was a sad story

[@Farmerb1985]

Rip Sherri Martel

[@owl509]

Rest in peace Sherri Martel

[@watersandblue6001]

did sherri and taker ever date? Their is some old photo out there which looks kinda like it..

[@Beastpoker20]

I remember when she managed the macho king randy savage

[@paulcarpenter7844]

On Chris Van vilit show Disco inferno said that his Disco inferno song it was Jimmy Hart the whole song

[@paulcarpenter7844]

To not take care of your kid that's disgusting I got no respect no for me

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Yeah I jumped the gun on this one they reunited everything was cool

[@scottyb003]

I agree F this woman. I can't believe that she just left the family that she wanted. I respect what she did in wrestling, but I have no respect for her as a person.

[@SUPERROSS1000]

You was right the first time

[@jermaineboyd6594]

I watched the dark side of wrestling yesterday and came across this video,I'm pretty formalER that she taken bumps some bigger then others no matter if shes in a $4000 to $5000 rhinestone dress she can get down an dirty, little did i know she was addicted to pain killers and muscle relaxer if only she would have gotten the treatment that she needed she would be with us today training with the next generation of professional woman wrestlers one of the best female mangers an wrestlers of all time shes one of my all time faviotes r.i.p shrrei montel.

[@nicholaschristie8699]

Is Sherri in the Hall of Fame?

[@JohnWilliams-wl9px]

She is.

[@mrterp04]

Yes, it was her last public appearance before she passed away

[@popecj99]

Class of 2006

[@watersandblue6001]

​@@mrterp04i know you said public but still she had her last apperance in Tna (September 2006)

[@welshbandit7208]

So it sorta sounds like Sherri was like Endeavor from MHA. Respected in the spotlight, but behind the scenes...yikes 😬

[@ThePlayaJohn]

Was it me or did rockin Robbin look an awful lot like carol from the first few seasons of the walking dead?

[@TheSolomonster]

Now I can't unsee it

[@ThePlayaJohn]

@@TheSolomonster I knew it I wasn’t imagining it 😂😂

[@waynejr.5579]

​​@@TheSolomonsterSherri martel better as wrestler than manager my opinion still kinda disappointing never got more matches with her other women especially women belt creating actual legacy other women still disappointing never got full storyline her and Luna Vachon back 1993 or her and jacqueline wwf two ladies had history

[@waynejr.5579]

​@@TheSolomonsterintergender stuff mix crap stable does nothing women wrestling never did only benefits men

[@waynejr.5579]

​​@@TheSolomonsternever liked intergender crap or mix stable through history only benefits men never women wrestlers takes importance away from women especially ladies trying tell stories between two ladies or two lady fractions look at bloodline good example no women taking spotlight away from there feuds and story actually one downfall of women wrestling no one wants be honest

[@waynejr.5579]

Sherri martel better as wrestler than manager my opinion still kinda disappointing never got more matches with her other women especially women belt creating actual legacy other women still disappointing never got full storyline her and Luna Vachon back 1993 or her and jacqueline wwf two ladies had history

[@Misterkennedy04]

It sucks she abandoned her son like that for a career, there is no excuse for that.

[@TheSensationalOne]

Well their is a excuse and she found the excuse. Whether you agree with it or not. Her son still loves her regardless,til this day. Also,she didn't abandon him for a career. She wanted to have this career since she was 16. Before she had her son at 19-20 years old. They also did have a relationship. Theirs pictures of them together on the internet stemming from the 80's,90's,and 2000's. She wasnt there all the time but even her son said that she helped provide for him.