• Tony Khan Explains Why He Introduced AEW’s Newest Championship
AEW recently introduced the All-Atlantic Championship. The inaugural champion will be crowned at the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door PPV on June 26th.
During an interview with ComicBook, AEW President Tony Khan explained why he introduced this championship:
“So for the international fans and for the international wrestlers on the roster, I felt like it would create more opportunities.
But I also don’t think this title or these opportunities are exclusive to the international wrestlers. But it’s a big benefit of the term.”
Below is what this Title looks like:
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• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (June 15, 2007) – Old School WWF Legend Passed Away
On this day in 2007, we lost Old School WWF Legend “Sensational” Sherri Martel (Real name: Sherri Russell) at the age of 49 due to a drug overdose.
During her career Sherri most famously worked for the World Wrestling Federation (1987-1993) and Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling (1994-1997), but also appeared in Paul Heyman’s Extreme Championship Wrestling (1993-1994) and Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (1985-1987).
She wasn’t only a former WWF Women’s Champion, but is also still considered one of the greatest female managers / valets of all time.
Among her most famous clients were “The Macho King” Randy Savage, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair and Harlem Heat.
† REST IN PEACE SENSATIONAL SHERRI
February 8, 1958 – June 15, 2007
