Chyna first rose to prominence in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 1997, where she was billed as "The Ninth Wonder of the World" [11] (André the Giant was already billed as the eighth).

Apr 20, 2016 · Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer) was born in Rochester, New York on December 27, 1969. She died on April 20, 2016 at the age of 46. Chyna was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of D-Generation X).

Jan 10, 2025 · Chyna left WWE on November 30, 2001. In 2001, Chyna wrestled what turned out to be her final WWE match when she faced Lita at Judgment Day 2001. The match was for the WWE Women's Championship.

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Apr 21, 2016 · WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Joanie Laurer, best known for competing in WWE as Chyna, has passed away. A physically striking and talented performer, Chyna was a true sports-entertainment pioneer.

WWE Chyna, born Joan Marie Laurer, was a pioneering figure in professional wrestling, known as "The Ninth Wonder of the World." She broke gender barriers with numerous achievements, including ...

Apr 21, 2017 · When Chyna was found dead on April 20, 2016, the WWE rushed to pay tribute to the woman who blazed a trail for the Divas and other one-name-only stars to come.

Joan Marie Laurer (December 27, 1970 – April 20, 2016) was an American actress and retired professional wrestler. A former bodybuilder, she was best known for her career with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1997 to 2001, where she was billed as "Chyna: "The Ninth Wonder of the World" (with the eighth wonder being André the Giant).

After dominating the world of women's wrestling, Chyna was discovered by Paul Levesque (aka "Triple H") and Shawn Michaels (HBK), two WWF (World Wrestling Federation) superstars who helped Chyna break into the big-time. She made her worldwide television debut in February 1997 as a bodyguard for Triple H, but soon went on to break all gender ...

Feb 16, 2023 · Thrilling fans during the attitude era and early 2000s in WWE, Chyna would become an icon of women's wrestling during her time in the company, as part of the DX faction alongside Triple H and Shawn Michaels, as Eddie Guerrero's on-screen lover, and as …