RIP "Chyna"

*turtlefanforever* · 04-21-2016, 05:51 AM

Former professional wrestler, and adult film actress "Chyna" has passed away

Birth name Joan Marie Laurer

was found dead of a possible overdose.

*Ninjinister* · 04-21-2016, 06:40 AM

Please don't ever post news topics without a link.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/22/ar...dead.html?_r=0

*Krutch* · 04-21-2016, 06:47 AM

Sadly something that isn't much of a shock

Wish she got the help she needed. RIP Chyna.

TonySiegel · 04-21-2016, 07:04 AM

RIP to her she was ill with it

*Vicky82* · 04-21-2016, 07:19 AM

RIP Chyna

She is the 2nd DX Member to die on April 20th, Rick Rude also died on April 20th back in 1999.

*Hero* · 04-21-2016, 08:26 AM

Really horrible for someone to stumble on. I lost my brother to similar circumstances.

I quite liked post-DX era Chyna who had some decent feuds with Jericho, Jeff Jarrett and Ivory. Became the first and currently only ever female IC champ. I even admit to once owning an 'I'd rather be in Chyna' shirt.

A groundbreaking star who will never be forgotten.

turtle1237 · 04-21-2016, 02:31 PM

RIP, one of the greats. I recall back when she won the title. The Strongest Woman in the world was her title for a time, she was fun to watch.

*snake* · 04-21-2016, 03:28 PM

That's sad yo. It's a shame how she fell off after wrestling. Hopefully WWE acknowledges this.

*Vicky82* · 04-21-2016, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snake

That's sad yo. It's a shame how she fell off after wrestling. Hopefully WWE acknowledges this.

They have

http://www.wwe.com/article/chyna-passes-away

*Prowler* · 04-21-2016, 06:55 PM

Not really surprised by this since her drug problems were well known. Still a bad way to go, regardless.

I've always felt that she was never able to handle Triple H dumping her for Stephanie McMahon.

*Hero* · 04-22-2016, 12:24 AM

I know its early days, but I wonder if the Hall of Fame induction is no longer out of the question.

Suicide is always the easy assumption in these cases. Nobody will really know for sure until the toxicology will come through and that could take weeks.

*GoldMutant* · 04-23-2016, 01:51 PM

Just learned about since coming home, a damn shame.

Chyna is nearly a reason women's wrestling got revolutionized personally. With her larger than life build and feuds, she did so much in the business outside a women's champion. A two time Intercontinental champion and the first women to enter the Royal Rumble match alongside underrated feuds with the likes of Jericho, Eddie, and Jarrett. I'm aware of her issues since her release in the WWE which is closing in on two decades ago and her not having the greatest life and reputation.

Regardless, Chyna was one of my childhood crushes; even with what's occurred in personal life, she left an impact few women wrestlers can replicate. I really would have loved to meet her before this happened, but it's purely depressing to see her decline. It also sucks personally that everyone acknowledged her existence with her death; I know deaths rally us up, but it's sad regardless. Her brain may be donated in some reports, but I'm unsure if it's a rumor or confirmed.

Rest easy Joan Laurer, you weren't "fine china" but an awesome performer.

*shuriken* · 05-01-2016, 06:22 PM

The first and only female IC champ. I was never her biggest fan but she was quite a performer and its a shame the direction her life took the last few years of her life. May she rest in peace and get a nod at the WWE HOF.

04-21-2016, 05:51 AM	#1
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	RIP "Chyna" Former professional wrestler, and adult film actress "Chyna" has passed away Birth name Joan Marie Laurer was found dead of a possible overdose.

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Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Please don't ever post news topics without a link. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/22/ar...dead.html?_r=0 __________________

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TonySiegel Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Worldwide Posts: 638	RIP to her she was ill with it __________________ "...Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed/ I believe, we all breathe the same seed/ Unless it's diluted, for somethin to intrude it..." - Kool G. Rap

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Vicky82 Emperor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dunstable, UK Posts: 5,805	RIP Chyna She is the 2nd DX Member to die on April 20th, Rick Rude also died on April 20th back in 1999. __________________ My heart!!!! One of my favourite moments.

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Hero British Bloke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,298	Really horrible for someone to stumble on. I lost my brother to similar circumstances. I quite liked post-DX era Chyna who had some decent feuds with Jericho, Jeff Jarrett and Ivory. Became the first and currently only ever female IC champ. I even admit to once owning an 'I'd rather be in Chyna' shirt. A groundbreaking star who will never be forgotten. __________________ Go Green Machine My Facebook -My Tumblr - My Art - Figured 0ut - My Awesome Instagram Last edited by Hero; 04-21-2016 at 08:40 AM.

04-21-2016, 06:47 AM	#3
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	Sadly something that isn't much of a shock Wish she got the help she needed. RIP Chyna.

04-21-2016, 02:31 PM	#7
turtle1237 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 986	RIP, one of the greats. I recall back when she won the title. The Strongest Woman in the world was her title for a time, she was fun to watch.

04-21-2016, 03:28 PM	#8
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	That's sad yo. It's a shame how she fell off after wrestling. Hopefully WWE acknowledges this.

04-22-2016, 12:24 AM	#11
Hero British Bloke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,298	I know its early days, but I wonder if the Hall of Fame induction is no longer out of the question. Suicide is always the easy assumption in these cases. Nobody will really know for sure until the toxicology will come through and that could take weeks. __________________ Go Green Machine My Facebook -My Tumblr - My Art - Figured 0ut - My Awesome Instagram Last edited by Hero; 04-22-2016 at 12:29 AM.

04-23-2016, 01:51 PM	#12
GoldMutant Control Your Narrative Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New England Posts: 1,763	Just learned about since coming home, a damn shame. Chyna is nearly a reason women's wrestling got revolutionized personally. With her larger than life build and feuds, she did so much in the business outside a women's champion. A two time Intercontinental champion and the first women to enter the Royal Rumble match alongside underrated feuds with the likes of Jericho, Eddie, and Jarrett. I'm aware of her issues since her release in the WWE which is closing in on two decades ago and her not having the greatest life and reputation. Regardless, Chyna was one of my childhood crushes; even with what's occurred in personal life, she left an impact few women wrestlers can replicate. I really would have loved to meet her before this happened, but it's purely depressing to see her decline. It also sucks personally that everyone acknowledged her existence with her death; I know deaths rally us up, but it's sad regardless. Her brain may be donated in some reports, but I'm unsure if it's a rumor or confirmed. Rest easy Joan Laurer, you weren't "fine china" but an awesome performer. __________________

05-01-2016, 06:22 PM	#13
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	The first and only female IC champ. I was never her biggest fan but she was quite a performer and its a shame the direction her life took the last few years of her life. May she rest in peace and get a nod at the WWE HOF. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them