Chyna

Wrestler, Film actor

1970 –

25

Who is Chyna?

Chyna is an American former professional wrestler, actress, bodybuilder, and pornographic film actress.

Chyna first rose to prominence upon debuting in the professional wrestling promotion the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, where she performed under the ring name Chyna and was billed as the "Ninth Wonder of the World". A member of the stable D-Generation X, she held the WWF Intercontinental Championship and WWF Women's Championship, and was the first female wrestler to participate in the Royal Rumble and King of the Ring events. Since leaving the WWF in 2001, Chyna has wrestled sporadically, most notably with New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002 and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in 2011.

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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Born
Dec 27, 1970
Rochester
Also known as
  • Joanie Marie Laurer
  • Chyna Doll
  • Joanie Lee
  • Joanie 'Chyna Doll' Laurer
  • Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer
  • Chynna
  • The Ninth Wonder of the World
  • Mamacita
  • Va-Chyna
  • Joanie M. Laurer
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Tampa
Lived in
  • Rochester

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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