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- In 1997, Martel signed with WCW and debuted on Monday Nitro.
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Jul 1, 2015 · A fantastic wrestler who battled the greatest Superstars in wrestling history, including Ric Flair, Martel created a legacy for himself full of quality performances, memorable moments and an...
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Career History. Roles. Coach ( April 1, 1999 - March 26, 2001) Host ( April 1, 1999 - March 26, 2001) Wrestler ( June 7, 1973 - March 23, 1999) Promoter ( August 17, 1980 - December 31, 1980) Promotions / Brands. Face / Heel Turns. Images History. Nov 1989. May 1986. Feb 1980. Finishers. Boston Crab ( June 7, 1973 - March 23, 1999)
May 13, 2009 · For it was on May 13, 1984 that he captured the AWA World Title from Jumbo Tsuruta in St. Paul, Minnesota, the only major singles title of his career. “Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 25 years,” Martel told SLAM! Wrestling. “It was a long time ago, but it went by so fast. It’s amazing what transpired in that time.
May 9, 2024 · Rick Martel began his wrestling career in 1972. Starting at a young age, Rick Martel entered the world of professional wrestling in 1972, embarking on a journey that would shape his future in the industry. Martel achieved success in various wrestling promotions.
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Early years
Martel is from a family of wrestlers, and made his professional debut at age sixteen when his brother Michel, a wrestler, asked him to replace an injured wrestler. Martel was already a skilled amateur wrestler, and quickly adapted to professional wrestling. Martel wrestled throughout the world, winning titles in Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion, New Zealand and Puerto Rico. His first real success in America came in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)'s Portland affiliate Pacific Nort...
World Wrestling Federation
Martel debuted in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in July 1980. That fall, he formed a tag team with Tony Garea. On November 8, they defeated The Wild Samoans to capture the WWF Tag Team Championship. They successfully defended the titles until they dropped them to The Moondogs on March 17, 1981. They would regain the titles by defeating The Moondogs on July 21. Their second title reign came to an end on October 13, when they dropped the titles to Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito. Though they woul...
American Wrestling Association
Martel signed with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in 1982 and quickly ascended through the ranks, defeating Jumbo Tsuruta to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship on May 13, 1984. His reign as champion lasted nearly nineteen months, during which time he wrestled several matches with NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. He had memorable matches with Jimmy Garvin, Nick Bockwinkel and King Tonga during this time. His finishing moves alternated between the slingshot splash and...
Apr 19, 2023 · Sherri Martel was raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and began her wrestling career in the late 1970s, working for regional promotions in the southern United States. In 1985, she made her debut in WWE, where she quickly became one of the most popular managers in the company's history.
Feb 24, 2023 · Author: Evan Ginzburg Feb 24, 2023. "Sensational" Sherri Martel was just that- utterly sensational. One of the greatest female wrestlers, managers/valets, and personalities ever to step foot in the ring. She was beloved in the industry, and her tragic death in 2007 at only 49 years old was among our most painful losses.
