Chyna

Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer; December 27, 1969 – April 17, 2016) was an American professional wrestler best known for her time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). She was also a television personality. She was known for coming out to the ring with a bazooka and calling herself the ninth wonder of the world (André the Giant was already known as the eighth). She was on the first season of The Surreal Life. In the WWF she won the Women's Championship once and the Intercontinental Championship twice (also being the only woman to win that title) and took part in the Royal Rumble match and the King of the Ring tournament in 1999.

Chyna was found dead at her home in Redondo Beach, California on April 20, 2016, aged 45. The cause of death is unknown, but she was taking medication for her insomnia and anxiety.

 Championships and accomplishments 

 AVN Awards
 Best-Selling Title (2006) - 1 Night in China
 Best Celebrity Sex Tape (2012) - Backdoor to Chyna
 International Wrestling Federation
 IWF Women's Championship (1 time)
 Ladies International Wrestling Association
 Rookie of the Year (1998)
 Professional Girl Wrestling Association
 Rookie of the Year (1996)
 Pro Wrestling Illustrated
 Ranked No. 106 of the top 500 wrestlers of the year 2000 in the PWI 500
 World Wrestling Federation / WWE
 Houston Royal Rumble (1999)
 WWF Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
 WWF Women's Championship (1 time)
 WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2019) – as a member of D-Generation X
 Ranked No. 4 of the top 50 Greatest WWE Female Superstars of all time (2021)

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