Sharmell Sullivan

Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman (born November 2, 1970) is an American professional wrestling valet and occasional wrestler. She is best known for her work as Queen Sharmell with WWE until her release in 2007. She first came to prominence in the wrestling world as Paisley, a member of the World Championship Wrestling dance troupe the Nitro Girls. At age 20, Sullivan won the 1991 Miss Black America pageant (she was Miss Black Indiana), which was marred ... more

Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman (born November 2, 1970) is an American professional wrestling valet and occasional wrestler. She is best known for her work as Queen Sharmell with WWE until her release in 2007. She first came to prominence in the wrestling world as Paisley, a member of the World Championship Wrestling dance troupe the Nitro Girls. At age 20, Sullivan won the 1991 Miss Black America pageant (she was Miss Black Indiana), which was marred by accusations of rape by Miss Black Rhode Island, Desiree Washington, against pageant judge Mike Tyson. After winning the title, Sullivan began a career in professional dance, touring with several hip hop artists and R&B; bands, including a 3½ year stint with James Brown. Sullivan joined World Championship Wrestling's Nitro Girl dance troupe in December 1998 under the name Storm. When the Nitro Girls began becoming more involved in WCW storylines, she was made the valet for The Artist, re dubbing herself Paisley. As Paisley, she made her in... less