Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 24): Sherri Martel Wins Women’s Title

Today in Pro Wrestling History: On July 24th, 1987, Sherri Martel makes her World Wrestling Federation debut, defeating the Fabulous Moolah for the WWF Women’s Championship.

Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 24): Sherri Martel Wins Women’s Title

A former AWA World Women champion performing as ‘Sensational’ Sherri Martel, she would become the first woman to have held both company’s titles. She would reign as the WWE Women’s Champion for more than a year (441 days) before losing it to Rockin’ Robin.

Sherri passed away on June 15, 2007, at the age of 49.

We have an entire article about Sherri Martel, take a look at it right here:ย Sherri Martel: Secret History of a True Sensation

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