Known for movies
Short Info
Spouse | Booker T |
Fact | Signed a contract with the WWF in August 2001. |
Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman (born October 21, 1971) is an American former professional wrestler, dancer and model. She is best known for her time with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Sullivan began her career as a dancer, model and actress. She made her professional wrestling debut in 1999 in WCW, where she used the name “Sister Sharmell”. She quickly began managing wrestlers, such as Booker T and Kevin Nash. In 2001, she accompanied Nash to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where she briefly managed him before the two returned to WCW.
In 2006, Sullivan was signed by WWE. She was initially assigned to their development territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where she managed The Miz. She was called up to the main roster in 2007 and began managing then-United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter. She also appeared on the reality television show WWE Tough Enough.
Sullivan was released from WWE in 2010. She made a few sporadic wrestling appearances afterwards, before retiring from professional wrestling in 2012.
Since retiring from wrestling, Sullivan has made several television and film appearances, including a role on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She has also worked as a producer and director.
Happy International Women’s Day! No matter what stage of life you’re in, be fierce ladies! We’re all Queens 👸🏽 https://t.co/R7ZyvPQofE
— Sharmell Huffman (@RealSharmell) March 8, 2022
Early Life
Sharmell Sullivan was born on October 21, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois. Her father was a police officer and her mother was a schoolteacher. She has two older sisters.
Sullivan began dancing when she was three years old. She studied ballet, jazz and tap dancing. She also played the violin. Sullivan graduated from high school in 1989.
Career
Just posted a photo https://t.co/uK0KN8o2qI
— Sharmell Huffman (@RealSharmell) May 25, 2021
Early career
After graduating from high school, Sullivan moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in dance and modeling. She appeared in music videos for artists such as Bobby Brown, Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross.
Sullivan also had roles in television shows such as In the House and The Steve Harvey Show. In 1998, she appeared in the film Senseless starring Marlon Wayans.
Professional wrestling
When in Chicago…..Now I’m going to have to do 2 a days in the gym for the rest of the month 😫. But it was so worth it!!! https://t.co/8aCIYa1fTM
— Sharmell Huffman (@RealSharmell) October 8, 2021
World Championship Wrestling (1999–2001)
In 1999, Sullivan made her professional wrestling debut in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as “Sister Sharmell”. She was the manager of wrestlers such as Booker T and Kevin Nash.
In 2001, Nash brought Sullivan with him when he left WCW for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
General Info
Full Name | sharmell sullivan-huffman |
Height | 1.7 m |
Profession | Actor, Professional Wrestler, Dancer |
Education | Spelman College |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Booker T |
Accomplishments
TV Shows | WCW Monday Nitro, WCW Thunder, Saturday Night's Main Event, Impact Wrestling, Fall Brawl |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
---|---|
1 | Released by WWE from developmental contract due to injury. [July 2002] |
2 | Sharmell was sent to OVW in late September 2001. |
3 | Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. |
4 | Attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia |
5 | Became the real-life girlfriend of WCW/WWE wrestler Booker T. After she tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while training, she retired from wrestling to run Booker T's clothing store out of Houston, Texas. |
6 | Worked for a brief time as an interviewer on WWE Smackdown. |
7 | Joined the pop group Diversity 5, along with several other former Nitro Girls. |
8 | Originally started out in the wrestling business as a member of the WCW Nitro Girls, known as "Storm". The name was later changed to Paisley and she began managing The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Iakae, and later KweeWee (Allen Funk). |
9 | (April 19 2002) Tore her ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)in her knee while training in Ohio Valley Wrestling. She is expected to be out of action for 4 to 6 months. |
10 | Signed a contract with the WWF in August 2001. |
11 | Crowned Miss Black America in 1991. |
Movies
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Hard Justice | 2009 | TV Movie | Sharmell |
Victory Road | 2009 | TV Movie | Sharmell |
Lockdown | 2009 | TV Movie | Sharmell |
TNA Impact! Wrestling | 2007-2009 | TV Series | Sharmell |
Against All Odds | 2009 | TV Movie | Sharmell |
E.C.W. | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Queen Sharmell |
The Smackdown! Special | 2005 | TV Movie | Sharmell |
The Great American Bash | 2005 | TV Movie | Sharmell |
WCW Mayhem | 2000 | TV Movie | Paisley |
WCW Thunder | 2000 | TV Series | Paisley |
WCW Monday Nitro | 2000 | TV Series | Paisley |
Fall Brawl | 2000 | TV Movie | Paisley |
Ready to Rumble | 2000 | Storm (as Storm) | |
WCW SuperBrawl 2000 | 2000 | TV Movie | Paisley |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
WWE Hall of Fame | 2016 | Herself (as Sharmell Sullivan) | |
W.W.E. 24 | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
WWE Hall of Fame | 2014 | TV Special | Herself (as Sharmell Sullivan) |
WWE Hall of Fame 2013 | 2013 | TV Special | Herself (as Sharmell Sullivan) |
WWE Hall of Fame 2012 | 2012 | TV Special | Herself (as Sharmell Sullivan) |
TNA Wrestling: Bound for Glory IV | 2008 | TV Special | Sharmell |
TNA Wrestling: Hard Justice | 2008 | TV Special | Sharmell |
TNA Wrestling: Lockdown | 2008 | TV Special | Sharmell |
TNA Wrestling: Final Resolution | 2008 | TV Special | Sharmell |
TNA Wrestling: Turning Point | 2007 | TV Special | Sharmell |
TNA Wrestling: Genesis | 2007 | TV Special | Sharmell |
Family Feud | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
WWE Smackdown! | 2002-2007 | TV Series | Sharmell Queen Sharmell |
WWE Raw | 2001-2007 | TV Series | Queen Sharmell Sharmell |
Summerslam | 2007 | TV Special | Herself |
WWE Great American Bash | 2007 | TV Special | Queen Sharmell |
WWE Vengeance | 2007 | TV Special | Queen Sharmell |
WWE Draft Special | 2007 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WrestleMania 23 | 2007 | TV Special | Queen Sharmell |
WWE Hall of Fame 2007 | 2007 | TV Special | Herself (as Sharmell Sullivan) |
WWE No Way Out | 2007 | TV Special | Sharmell |
Royal Rumble | 2007 | TV Special | Herself |
Survivor Series | 2006 | TV Special | Herself |
WWE Cyber Sunday | 2006 | TV Special | Queen Sharmell |
WWE No Mercy | 2006 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WWE Unforgiven | 2006 | TV Special | Sharmell |
Summerslam | 2006 | TV Special | Herself |
WWE Great American Bash | 2006 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event | 2006 | TV Series | Queen Sharmell / Sharmell |
The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers | 2006 | Video | Herself (as Paisley) |
WWE Judgment Day | 2006 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WrestleMania 22 | 2006 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WWE Hall of Fame 2006 | 2006 | TV Special | Herself (as Sharmell Sullivan) |
WWE Divas Do New York | 2006 | Video documentary | Herself / Sharmell (as Sharmell) |
WWE No Way Out | 2006 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WWE Royal Rumble | 2006 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WWE Armageddon | 2005 | TV Special | Sharmell |
Survivor Series | 2005 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WWE No Mercy | 2005 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WWE Velocity | 2005 | TV Series | Sharmell |
WWE Judgment Day | 2005 | TV Special | Sharmell |
WWF Divas: Tropical Pleasure | 2002 | Video documentary | Herself (as Sharmell Sullivan) |
WWF Divas: Sex on the Beach | 2002 | TV Special documentary | Herself (as Sharmell) |
BET Tonight with Ed Gordon | 2000 | TV Series | Herself - Interviewee |
WCW Slamboree | 2000 | TV Special | Paisley |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
WWE: Triple H - Thy Kingdom Come | 2013 | Video | Queen Sharmell |
WWE: Batista - I Walk Alone | 2009 | Video | Sharmell |
WWE: The Rise and Fall of WCW | 2009 | Video | Paisley |
WWE Royal Rumble: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 4 | 2008 | Video | Sharmell |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia