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'Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman' (born November 2, 1970) is an American professional wrestling diva and manager. She currently works for World Wrestling Entertainment on the ''RAW'' brand.[1] She first came to prominence in the wrestling world as a member of the World Championship Wrestling dance troupe the Nitro Girls.
Miss Black America
Sullivan won the Miss Black America pageant in 1991.[2] The same year the pageant was overshadowed by accusations of rape by another competitor, Desiree Washington, against pageant judge Mike Tyson.[3] After winning the title, Sullivan began a career in professional dance, touring with several hip hop artists and R&B bands, including a 3½ year stint with James Brown.[4]
Professional wrestling
World Championship Wrestling (1999-2001)
Sullivan joined World Championship Wrestling's Nitro Girl dance troupe in 1999 under the name 'Storm'. Sharmell Sullivan profile When the Nitro Girls began becoming more involved in WCW storylines, she was made the valet for The Artist, re dubbing herself 'Paisley' (to match The Artist's Prince Gimmick).[5] As Paisley, she made her in-ring singles debut against Tammy Lynn Sytch on the April 26, 2000 edition of ''WCW Thunder'', winning with a DDT.[6] Following The Artist's release from WCW, Sullivan began valeting for Kwee Wee.[7] She also formed an alliance with fellow former Nitro Girl Tygress, and the two ladies frequently double-teamed the Misfits In Action's valet Major Gunns.[8][9]
While in WCW, Sullivan was also a part of the pop music group ''Diversity 5'' with other Nitro Girls Fyre, Spice, Chae, and Tygress. In 2001, when she signed with the WWF, she was replaced in the group by Chiquita Anderson (also a Nitro Girl).
World Wrestling Federation (2001)
In 2001, just before WCW was bought by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Sullivan was released from WCW and signed a developmental contract with WWF with the intent of becoming a full-time in-ring performer. She was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling to continue her training, and was made the valet for The Suicide Blondes - wearing a blonde wig and using the name 'Sister Sharmell'.[10] She also made some appearances on the main roster show, ''SmackDown!'', as a backstage interviewer using her real name.[11] Her training, however, was cut short by a knee injury, and she subsequently retired from in ring work.
World Wrestling Entertainment (2005-present)
Sullivan was re-hired by the (now renamed) World Wrestling Entertainment in 2005, debuting as a face valet for her real-life husband Booker T. Together they took part in a feud with Kurt Angle, during which he continually sexually harassed her.[12][13] She eventually turned heel when she started interfering in Booker's matches, presumably without his knowledge.[14] Her involvement escalated until she helped Booker win the United States Championship from Chris Benoit,[15] which preceded a heel turn by Booker when he revealed he knew of her involvement in his matches the entire time.[16]
Sullivan and Booker T then began a feud with The Boogeyman, and during a match at WrestleMania 22 he managed to kiss Sullivan while he had a (legit) mouth full of worms.[17]
After Booker T's victory in the 2006 King of the Ring tournament, Booker T began referring to himself as "King Booker" and Sharmell as "'Queen Sharmell'". Their new gimmick had seen them acting pompous and attempting British accents.1
On the April 6, 2007 episode of ''SmackDown!'' Sullivan turned on her husband, claiming his failure to defeat Matt Hardy that night -- after he'd nearly attacked her during WrestleMania 23 -- meant he didn't care about her honor.[18] Later that night, Booker tried to impress Sharmell by attacking World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker which ended in Booker being hit with a Tombstone piledriver on the announce table, which sprained Booker's neck and put him out of action. On the June 11 edition of ''RAW'', Sharmell (with King Booker) was drafted from ''SmackDown!'' to ''RAW'' as part of the WWE Draft.[19]
Championships and accomplishments
★ 'Miss Black America'
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★ Miss Black America (1991)
Personal life
Sullivan has a stepson Brandon, from Huffman's first marriage.[20]
Sullivan was valedictorian of her High School and graduated from Spelman College.[21]
She will appear in an upcoming episode of ''The Family Feud'' with Batista, Candice Michelle, John Cena, Mr. Kennedy, King Booker, Layla El, Maria, and Montel Vontavious Porter.[22]
References
1. Superstars > RAW > Queen Sharmell
2. July 21, 1991 in History
3. The History of Pageants
4. A Chat with WCW's "Paisley"
5. Worldwide results - June 24, 2000
6. Thunder results - April 26, 2000
7. Monday Nitro results - August 21, 2000
8. Worldwide results - September 9, 2000
9. Nitro results - August 28, 2000
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11. SmackDown! results - November 22, 2001
12. SmackDown! results - May 12, 2005
13. SmackDown! results - May 19, 2005
14. SmackDown! results - October 14, 2005
15. SmackDown! results - October 12, 2005
16. SmackDown! results - October 28, 2005
17. WrestleMania 22 results
18. SmackDown! results - April 6, 2007
19. Draft brings surprises, switches ECW champion to Raw Corey Clayton
20. Stated in the March 2002 issue of WWE RAW Magazine and in the book WWE Unscripted.
21. The Next Big Lawsuit
22. Diva Dish: FHM goes Extreme
External links
★ BookerT Online (Booker T's Official Site)
★ WWE Profile
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