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Chyna Profile |
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Birth Date: December 27, 1970
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Birth Place: Rochester, New York, USA
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Birth Name: Joanie Marie Laurer
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Height: 5'10"
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Biography |
Chyna is an American actress and retired professional
wrestler. A former bodybuilder, she is 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'". She began her WWF career as Paul "Triple H"
Levesque's on-screen bodyguard, and the duo also dated in
real-life. They were both members of the popular
D-Generation X stable, a storyline alliance of several
wrestlers, until 1999.
Chyna was the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble, qualify
for the King of the Ring tournament, and be the number one
contender for the WWF Championship. In 1999, she was also
the first woman to hold the WWF Intercontinental
Championship, which she held a total of three times. She
also held the WWF Women's Championship once, before leaving
the company in 2001. She claims that Levesque's affair with
Stephanie McMahon, daughter of WWF owner Vince McMahon, was
a factor in her departure.
Outside of wrestling, Laurer has appeared in Playboy
magazine twice, as well as numerous television shows and
films. In 2005, Laurer was a cast member on VH1's The
Surreal Life, which led to several other celebrity reality
appearances on the network, including The Surreal Life: Fame
Games in 2007 and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2008. She
is also known for her tumultuous relationship with fellow
wrestler Sean Waltman, with whom she made a sex tape. It was
released in 2004 and entitled 1 Night in China. |
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Worked as a belly dancer, pager salesperson, and in a band.
Has never been in WCW, unlike most WWF Superstars.
Started lifting weights at 15.
Jane Fonda is her "idol".
In an interview with the TV Guide Channel, former
professional wrestler turned Minnesota Governor Jesse
Ventura said that Chyna was his favorite wrestler and that
she's the "the best wrestler out there as we speak".
Chyna is a licensed boxer, and was preparing for her first
boxing match when she was hired by the World Wrestling
Federation
Former World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion
Once worked as a singing telegram
Received her wrestling training under Killer Kowalski
When she first came to the WWF, the only people that wanted
her there were Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Joanie can speak
fluently in Spanish, German and French.
Became first woman to compete in the Royal Rumble
Became first woman to compete in the King of the Ring
tournament
Became first woman to hold a men's title in he WWF by
defeating Jeff Jarrett for the Intercontinental title in
1999.
Was a member of The Corporate Ministry
Was one of the founding members of D-generation X
Was a member of The Corporation
Has appeared in a commercial for STACKER 2
Was once made "Number 1 Contender" for WWF Championsip by
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin, but lost her spot to Mankind.
Has written an autobiography
Was called "The Breast Woman In TheWWF" by fellow DX member
Shawn Michaels
Can bench-press up to 325lbs.
Once busted an implant while wrestling
Is friends in real-life with Debra
2 time WWF Intercontinental Champion
Was co-holder of the WWF Intercontinental Championship with
fellow WWF superstar Chris Jericho
She moved out of home when she was 15 years old
Graduated from The University of Tampa in 1991.
She spent 6 months in Spain finishing off her major in
Spanish literature
She travelled around Europe during her teenage years, and
would spend 2 nights in Spain, and then off again for 4
nights in France etc.... She ended up spending two months in
Germany.
Her father is a recovered alcoholic
She did other jobs like selling beepers, singing in an "old
geezers" band, bartender, airline attendant, and a belly
dancer.
Her mother married 5 times
Her parents' names are Joe and Janet. When her father
remarried, he married Tina.
Left the WWF in June 2001 when she could not come to terms
on a new contract due to money issues.
She lost the role of TX she desperately wanted to play in
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) to model/actress
Kristanna Loken.
1 Nov 2002 - Engaged to Sean Waltman. Both Joanie Laurer and
Sean Waltman were WWE superstars in the now defunct
anti-authority stable Degeneration-X, playing the roles of
Chyna and X-Pac respectively.
Once sought employment on the U.S. Secret Service.
Dated fellow wrestler and friend Triple H. The relationship
ended when Triple H began dating Stephanie McMahon.
Worked for BTW (Big Time Wrestling) in Newark, California in
the 90s.
First women to win the World Wrestling Federation
Intercontinental Championship.
In November 2007, Joanie legally had her name changed to
'Chyna'.
Once served in the Peace Corps.
Was a UN scholar. |
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since May 17, 2009