Chyna
Chyna (Joan Marie Laurer) was born on December 27th, 1969. Chyna passed away April 17th, 2016 at 46 years old. Chyna was born in Rochester, New York, USA. attended University of Tampa where she received a major in Spanish literature.
Chyna was an American professional wrestler, fitness model, and bodybuilder. Growing up in a family filled with alcoholics and domestic issues, she found an escape through working out, lifting weights, and doing aerobics at a nearby gym.
Chyna later discovered her true calling at a professional wrestling school, where she was the only female among male students. She won the
1996 Rookie of the Year Award for the Women's Championship. She first rose to fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), now known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), in 1997 and was named the "Ninth Wonder of the World."
Chyna was one of the founders of the stable D-Generation X. She won the WWF Women's Championship and the WWF Intercontinental Championship twice. She made her first TV appearance in February 1997 as a bodyguard for Triple H and later broke all gender stereotypes by competing against some of the toughest men in WWF under the name "Chyna."
She was the first woman to take part in the Royal Rumble match. Five years after becoming a professional wrestler in WWF, Chyna left the company. She toured Japan, battling in the ring with stars like Keiji Muto and Masahiro Chono. Her 2002 Tokyo Dome match against Chono earned her the title of
Nikkan Sport’s 2002 Women’s Wrestler of the Year.
Her achievements went beyond the wrestling ring and defied everyone’s expectations. She appeared in several films, hosted numerous shows, and was featured in the debut
Playboy documentary, which included interviews with Chyna, her former manager, her friends, and Hugh Hefner. Shortly after, she released her fitness video titled *Chyna Fitness: More Than Meets the Eye*, which was awarded by various lifestyle and fitness magazines.
In her bestselling autobiography,
If They Only Knew, Chyna discusses what it took to make it to the top, showing what she overcame to become one of the world’s most famous pop culture celebrities. She explains how she pushed herself to limits that no other woman had before, earning the respect of men in the world of wrestling.
She also battled challenges like her controlling mother and a society that held specific views on beauty and success. Throughout the memoir, Chyna reveals what it feels like to live your dream and conquer your fears. She gives a glimpse behind the scenes of the federation and details the sacrifices it takes to succeed.
Despite all the struggles she endured, Chyna approaches these topics with warmth and humor. She provides an honest perspective on difficult subjects such as family issues, traumatic abuse, plastic surgery, estrangement, and what it is like to be a woman trying to succeed in a male-dominated world.
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Chyna: F.A.Q
When was Chyna Born?
Chyna was born on December 27th, 1969.
When did Chyna die?
Chyna died on April 17th, 2016 at 46 years old.
Where was Chyna Born?
Chyna was born in Rochester, New York, USA.
What was the first book Chyna wrote?
The first book written by Chyna was If They Only Knew, published in 2001.
What was the most recent book Chyna wrote?
Her most recently released work was If They Only Knew on January 1st, 2001.
How many books has Chyna written?
Chyna has written 1 book. All of her books are Non-Fiction Books.