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Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Star Is Set For In-Ring Return
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A former WWE star is slated to step back into the squared circle and work another match. Not only is this a return match, but one that will be her first one in 15 years. Queen Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman, widely recognized by WWE fans as Queen Sharmell, is poised to make a surprising return to in-ring competition after a hiatus of sixteen years. The WWE Hall of Famer is scheduled to step back into the squared circle at Reality of Wrestling's No Limits event on May 10, 2025. This announcement has generated considerable buzz, particularly considering Sharmell's last official match took place in 2009 during TNA's First Impact Tour, after which she transitioned into more behind-the-scenes roles within the wrestling industry. Sharmell's initial break into the business in WWE in 2001 was with aspirations of becoming an active wrestler and backstage interviewer. She was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) to hone her skills, where she managed The Suicide Blondes under the moniker Sister Sharmell. Her in-ring training was prematurely curtailed due to an injury, forcing her to step away from active competition. She served as a backstage interviewer on SmackDown! in late 2001 and early 2002, showcasing her on-screen presence in a non-wrestling capacity. The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as... The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as executive chairman and its board of directors following allegations of sexual assault made public in a lawsuit in Connecticut. A former employee Janel Grant accused McMahon, 78, of sexual assault and sexually trafficking her. MoreHer return to WWE in 2005 marked a significant shift in her on-screen persona. Debuting as the initial face valet for her husband, Booker T, Sharmell soon embraced a heel turn alongside him, becoming a big element of his character. Booker T claimed the King of the Ring crown and adopted the King Booker gimmick. It was during this memorable era that Sharmell fully embodied the role of Queen Sharmell. As the queen, she became a heel manager. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Her portrayal was instrumental in amplifying the heat surrounding Booker T, and helped his World Heavyweight Championship reign from 2006 to 2007. Booker feuded with the likes of Kurt Angle and The Boogeyman during this time. Following their departure from WWE in the fall of 2007, Sharmell continued to work alongside Booker T in TNA Wrestling, maintaining her role as his manager. Beyond her managerial duties, Sharmell and Booker T also established their own wrestling promotion and training academy, Reality of Wrestling (ROW), based in Houston, Texas. Sharmell's contributions to the industry, particularly her iconic portrayal of Queen Sharmell, were formally recognized in 2022 with her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is WWE Hall of Famer Queen Sharmell set for an in-ring soon after long hiatus?
In a surprising development that has sparked excitement among wrestling fans and the WWE universe is Queen Sharmell's return to wrestling. The WWE Hall of Famer is preparing for an in-ring return after 15 years away from the limelight and competition. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharmell, known for her iconic role alongside her husband Booker T during the memorable King Booker era, has not been seen in the wrestling ring since 2009. The legendary women's wrestler was inducted in the year 2022. Although she has made some special appearances in the wrestling world since then, she has largely remained behind the scenes, focusing on her work with Reality of Wrestling and supporting up-and-coming talent. WWE Hall of Famer Queen Sharmell confirms her in-ring return WWE Hall of Famer Queen Sharmell has confirmed her in-ring return. As per reports, at the Reality of Wrestling GLORY tapings on April 27, 2025, it was announced that Queen Sharmell is all set to make an in-ring return this year. The announcement was shared on Instagram, noting that she would be stepping back into the ring at RoW No Limits on May 10, 2025. The announcement was made with a post reading: 'IT'S OFFICIAL! Announced tonight at Reality of Wrestling's GLORY tapings – WWE Hall of Famer and co-owner Queen Sharmell will return to the ring for the first time in over a decade to face 'La Princesa' Tiffany Nieves at NO LIMITS on May 10!' The post also read, 'Tiffany Nieves called out Queen Sharmell during Reality of Wrestling's recent PAY UP! event, leading to a confrontation that has now set the stage for their match." 'Best known as one of wrestling's greatest managers, also competed for WWE, TNA, WCW, NWA, and OVW. 'She shared the ring with talents like Awesome Kong, Jazz, Torrie Wilson, and Melina – but has not wrestled since 2009. Her return at NO Limits marks her first match in over 15 years." It further stated, 'Tiffany Nieves, representing the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), is a rising competitor determined to make her mark. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Since arriving in Reality of Wrestling, Tiffany has blamed Queen Sharmell for holding her back – and now, she will step into the ring with her at NO LIMITS.' All hail Class of 2022 Hall of Famer Queen Sharmell: WWE Hall of Fame 2022 Queen Sharmell praises her husband, Booker T's involvement in wrestling Queen Sharmell has revealed and praised her husband, , and his association with wrestling. During an interview with Chris Van Vliet in 2024, she recalled that Booker T's grocery store segment with Stone Cold Steve Austin was one of her favorite moments of her husband in wrestling. "So the grocery store with Steve Austin, all that stuff was Steve Austin, you know, the bingo game, the nuns, like, Oh, my goodness. And then the stuff with Goldust. It's just hilarious. Right? So yeah, I'm equally a fan of his entertainment as well as his wrestling," Sharmell said. Also Read : The legend even mentioned that Booker's segments with Goldust were always hilarious, and she liked her husband's work both on and off the wrestling ring.
