WWE Stars React To Chyna's Death

Former WWE superstar Chyna (real name Joanie Laurer) revolutionized what a woman could do in the [...]

By Matthew Aguilar

Former WWE superstar Chyna (real name Joanie Laurer) revolutionized what a woman could do in the ring, and was as feared as any male superstar during her time with the company. Unfortunately, the WWE legend was found dead on April 20th by her manager, Anthony Anzaldo.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner conducted the autopsy, the results of which finally made their way online.

Chyna's relationship with the WWE was fragmented, delaying what otherwise would be a no-brainer induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. On top of that, she struggled with anxiety and insomnia, and the autopsy confirmed that her death was as a result of the "combined effect of drugs and alcohol."

The news is saddening, as Chyna was just 45 years old, and deserved to see herself inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame before she passed. The wrestling community was also saddened by the news, and here are some of their reactions to Chyna's passing.

The WWE

The company where Chyna rose to prominence expressed their condolences for the ninth wonder of the world.

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Stephanie McMahon

Chief Brand Officer of WWE Stephanie McMahon celebrated Chyna's achievements as a pioneer in the industry.

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Mick Foley

WWE legend Mick Foley regarded Chyna as a close friend, and will always remember how she treated his children.

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Ken Shamrock

Ken Shamrock worked with Chyna during the WWE's Attitude Era, and looks back on those times quite fondly.

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Goldust

Dustin Rhodes, better known as Goldust, expressed a simple but sweet message to his former friend.

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Hulk Hogan

WWE icon Hulk Hogan remembers Chyna before her wrestling days and makes sure to not just how wonderful she was to his children.

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Triple H

The two former colleagues might have had their differences, but Triple H had nothing but kind words to share about the WWE pioneer.

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Eva Marie

WWE and Total Divas star Eva Marie shared a picture of the "9th Wonder of the World" looking at home in her element.

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Paige

Like many female superstars, Paige recognizes just what people like Chyna did for women's wrestling.

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Lita

The phenom known as Lita (real name Amy Dumas) had the opportunity to work with Chyna a great deal during her time in WWE and shared a few highlights from their time together.

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Kevin Nash

The man formerly known as Diesel shared a very sweet message about his former friend, and hopes she finds the peace she was always looking for.

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Natalya

Natalya expressed her sadness at the news, and made sure to send prayers to Laurer's family and friends.

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John Layfield

John Layfield also had the chance to work with Chyna, and mentioned how great a friend she was to him throughout all that time.

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Becky Lynch

The Lass Kicker Becky Lynch wouldn't be where she is without the efforts of wrestlers like Chyna, and she expressed her gratitude.

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Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus spoke of Chyna's legacy of breaking glass ceilings and kicking down gender barriers, and that legacy will continue to live on.

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Kurt Angle

Chyna made an impression wherever she went, and Kurt Angle loved her for it.

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Shane Helms

The man known as The Hurricane conveyed just how sweet a person Chyna was to him, and he will never forget it.

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Charlotte Flair

Charlotte knows a thing or two about legacies, and she made sure to let fans know that Chyna's impact on wrestling will never be forgotten.

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Bayley

Bayley grew up with Chyna on her television screen, and expressed her sadness at the news.

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Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Chavo Guerrero Jr. shared a wonderful photo of Chyna in the ring with the late great Eddie Guerrero, and knows Eddie is there to greet her.

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Bubba Ray Dudley

Bubba Ray Dudley expressed sincere gratitude for the chance to meet and laugh with Chyna during her career.

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Dana Brooke

The up and coming star thanked Chyna for being such a huge inspiration to women like her.

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The Miz

The Miz expressed his condolences to the family and celebrated the footprint on WWE she left behind.

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Bobby Roode

Current NXT star Bobby Roode was saddened to hear the news, the latest in a long line of people passing away way too soon.

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Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks has modeled herself after stars like Eddie Guerrero, who left this world much sooner than they should have, and expressed her saddness at Chyna's passing with a few simple words.

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