Despite being a Hall of Famer, and a performer who experienced great success over the course of two decades, Sherri has somehow been underrated by historians. A former women's champion in WWE and one of the toughest, most vicious and unruly valets, Sherri tormented some of the most visible babyfaces of all-time. In the process, she brought legitimacy to acts as any man lucky enough to have the Louisiana native by their side. Sherri was the heel that the entire women's division in WWE in the late 1980s could revolve around. She was the lead villainess, the woman fans loved to hate. As a result, it strengthened the likes of Rockin' Robin in terms of fan support and even turned the long-hated Fabulous Moolah babyface. Never hesitating to cheat if it meant ruling over women's wrestling in the biggest promotion in the industry, she was a ruthless and cunning competitor. She used those traits to help "Macho King" Randy Savage excel as a villain, the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase become even more hated than he was previously and "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels cement himself as one of the top young talents in the industry. All the while, she became physically involved in their matches, costing their opponents countless victories. Sure, she suffered the consequences of her actions as she was tossed around the squared circle and ringside area by the likes of Brutus Beefcake, the Ultimate Warrior, Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan. But she always got back up and did it again. That she was capable of holding her own and inflicting her own brand of pain and punishment on the top stars in the industry only intensifies the defense of her placement this high on the list.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
