WWE Salutes Chyna With Memorial Video

There will never be another Chyna, and to see how she trailblazed the industry in real time as [...]

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There will never be another Chyna, and to see how she trailblazed the industry in real time as some older fans like myself saw was something that can never be repeated.

During Monday Night Raw last night, WWE played a memorial video package highlighting Joanie "Chyna's" Laurer's accomplishments during her time with the company, and they are nothing by legendary. First woman to enter the Royal Rumble, first woman to enter the King of the Ring tournament, and first woman to win the prestigious Intercontinental Championship.

All in the same year.

The video shows off her alliance with D-Generation X and how she assisted in many of Triple H's early victories as well as her angles with Chris Jericho and Eddie Guererro. Also, of course, her IC title and Women's Championship wins flashed along with tweets from former and current WWE superstars and legends, sending their best to their fallen comrade.

True, other women later competed in the Royal Rumble. Beth Phoenix and Karma, but never again would a woman competitor join the ranks of their male counterparts and get close to anything like the company's second-tier title.

It is interesting to note that she not receive the ten-bell salute as is the tradition for a recently deceased wrestler, and is seen as a sign of respect. However, WWE could toll the bells at a later date, and Chyna's fans around the world are hoping for they send her off properly.

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