Sharmell Sullivan
Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman, better known as
Queen Sharmell or simply as
Sharmell (born
November 2,
1970 in
Gary, Indiana), is a
Diva and
manager for
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), under its
SmackDown! brand. The manager, known for defending her man, first came to prominence in the wrestling world while a member of
World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Miss Black America (1991)
Sharmell won the
Miss Black America pageant in 1991. The pageant that year was overshadowed by accusations of
rape by another competitor,
Desiree Washington, against
Mike Tyson, who served as a pageant judge. After winning the title, Sullivan would begin a career in professional dance. She would tour with several hip-hop artists and R&B bands, including a 3½ year stint with
James Brown.
World Championship Wrestling (1999-2001)
Sullivan joined World Championship Wrestling's
Nitro Girl dance troupe in
1999 under the name
Storm. When the Nitro Girls began becoming more involved in WCW
storylines Sullivan found herself as
valet for
The Artist, redubbing herself as
Paisley. She would also valet for
Kwee Wee and become involved in his
feud with
Chris Candido and his girlfriend/manager
Tammy Lynn Sytch. This feud would see her wrestling in a number of mixed tag matches and the occasional singles match against Tammy.
Sullivan was also a part of the pop music group
Diversity 5 with other Nitro Girls
Fyre,
Spice,
Chae, and
Tygress. When she signed with the WWE she was replaced in the group by
Chiquita Anderson who was also in the Nitro Girls.
World Wrestling Entertainment (2001, 2005-present)
When WCW was bought by WWE in 2001, Sullivan signed a developmental contract, with the intent of becoming a full-time in-ring performer, and was sent to
Ohio Valley Wrestling for training. She was called Sister Sharmell and wore a blonde wig there, as valet for The Suicide Blondes. She appeared on
Smackdown as the backstage interviewer in 2001 using her real full name for a while. Sullivan's training was cut short by a knee injury, and was released later that year. Sullivan has since retired from in-ring action.
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Booker T with Sharmell after winning the U.S. Championship. |
Sullivan was re-hired by WWE in 2005, originally debuting as a face, but turning into a
heel valet for her real-life husband
Booker T when he changed preferences as well. Early on, Sullivan would cheat to secure victories for her then-
face husband, without his knowing. Booker T would later turn heel after winning the
United States Title (due to Sullivan's interference) from
Chris Benoit on an October editon of
Smackdown. Booker T apologized to Benoit for Sullivan's interference and offered a rematch, but soon after turned on Benoit, revealing that he was aware of his wife's rulebreaking all along.
On July 23, 2006, at
WWE Great American Bash, her husband,
King Booker, won the
WWE World Heavyweight Championship by defeating
Rey Mysterio with help from
Chavo Guerrero.
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Finishing and signature movesSharmellbow (
Handspring back elbow):*
DDT:*
Running crossbody:*
Scoop Slam(Used in WCW)
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Quotes:"Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you,
my man, Booker.....T! or King....Booker!":"All hail King Booker!":"Peasants worldwide...bow down to King Booker!":"Michael Cole I still can't believe you have this job!"
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Booker T/King Booker*
King Booker's Court*
WWE Profile*
Sharmell.net
