Queen Sharmell will be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame (Instagram)
WWE has announced today that Sharmell will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the class of 2022. She is the third class member alongside The Undertaker and late Vader.
She is a dancer, an actress, entertainer and buisnesswoman. Sharmell is best known to WWE fans as the valet and manager of the two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. They are married in real life.
Sharmell has been the manager of Booker T. Their partnership led to the most successful run of Booker’s career, including the United States Championship, the 2006 King of the Ring tournament, and the World Heavyweight Championship.
The Former WWE announcer became Miss Black America in College and pursued a career in professional dance after graduating.
She signed with WWE to become a professional wrestler, but it was cut short after she tore her ACL, lateral meniscus, and Joint capsule.
While talking to Complex, Sharmell responded after her induction to the Hall of Fame,
“I was so happy,” said Sharmell. “I didn’t even know what to say. It was an unexpected, great surprise—a welcome surprise.”
“I always feel a sense of responsibility, and I carry that with me everywhere,” said Sharmell. “Who am I not to succeed after everything my ancestors have been through? So I’m always trying to carry myself as a person who is respected.”
“It’s been an amazing life and an amazing ride,” She said “And I’m so excited. I’m so thankful.”
The ceremony will be in Dallas, Texas, on April 1 and will stream on Peacock in the US and WWE Network.
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