Chyna was an American professional wrestler, p*rnographic film actress, model, and bodybuilder. Chyna first gained recognition in the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, where she was billed as the “Ninth Wonder of the World”. She was a two-time Intercontinental Champion during her career. Aside from her career as a wrestler, Chyna appeared in Playboy magazine twice: in November 2000 and January 2002. She also appeared in numerous television shows and films. Born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27, 1969 in Rochester, New York, to parents Janet and Joe Laurer, she had two older siblings: Sonny and Kathy. She started lifting weights at 15 years old. She earned a degree from the University of Tampa in Spanish Literature. She had relationships with wrestlers Triple H and Sean Waltman. She was found dead at her home in Redondo Beach, California on April 20, 2016, aged 45.
Chyna
Chyna Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 27 December 1969
Birth Place: Rochester, New York, USA
Date of Death: 20 April 2016
Death Place: Redondo Beach, California, USA
Cause of Death: Drug overdose
Birth Name: Joan Marie Laurer
Nicknames: Mamacita, Va-Chyna, The Ninth Wonder of the World
Also known as: Chyna Doll, Joanie Lee, Just Joanie, Chynna, Chynna Doll, Joanie Laurer
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Occupation: Wrestler, Actress, Glamour model, Bodybuilder
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Mormonism
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Chyna Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 181 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 82 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 10″
Height in Meters: 1.78 m
Body Build/Type: Bodybuilder
Body Measurements: 40-32-36 in
Bust Size: 40 inches
Waist Size: 32 inches
Hips Size: 36 inches
Bra Size/Cup Size: 40DD
Feet/Shoe Size: 10 (US)
Dress Size: 8 (US)
Chyna Family Details:
Father: Joe Laurer
Mother: Janet Laurer
Spouse/Husband: Unmarried
Children: No
Siblings: Janet Laurer (Sister), Kathy Laurer (Older Sister), Sonny Laurer (Older Brother)
Partner(s): Triple H (1996–2000), Sean Waltman (2003–2005)
Chyna Education:
University of Tampa
Books: If They Only Knew, Chyna: If They Only Knew, Chyna
Chyna Facts:
*She was born on December 27, 1969 in Rochester, New York.
*She was the first woman to win the World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship.
*She was the first woman to participate in the Royal Rumble and King of the Ring events.
*She used to work as a belly dancer, pager salesperson, and in a band.
*Her “idol” is Jane Fonda.
*She was the only female wrestler who would do battle in the ring with male wrestlers.