Chyna
Chyna Real Name Joan Laurer Other Names Joanie Lee, Mamacita, 9th Wonder Of The World Date of Birth 27th December 1971 Weight: 205lbs Height: 5ft 10 Signature Move The Pedigree, Low Blow, handspring Elbow, Powerbomb Federations Indies, WWF Titles Held WWF Womens Champion WWF Intercontinental Champion Short Bio Born Joan Laurer, as early as 17 she began body building, becoming a powerlifting female champion, and body building show queen. It was then she met Killer Kowalksi, the legendary grappler who saw something in her. At the request of her then boyfriend Perry Saturn Kowalski took her on, taught her the basics and generally left her to it. She began competing on the Indy circuit, and with her unique look and style, became high profile. Took it upon herself to introduce herself to Shawn Michaels and Triple H in a bar and try and gain a foothold in the WWF, which she did, as Chyna, the female bodyguard of Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Also began a real life relationship with Triple H. As Triple H & Shawn Michaels evolved into Degeneration X, so did Chyna. With the aid of some, erm, outside help, she remodelled her appearance, and image within the WWF, soon becoming the first woman to enter both The Royal Rumble, and King Of The Ring. Much more of a bang was to come however, when DX split, Chyna went her own way, recruited Miss Kitty as her sidekick from Jeff Jarrett, and became the only woman ever to hold the Intercontinental Championship, downing Jeff Jarrett on PPV. Held the belt for a while, dropping it (and The Kat) eventually, and becoming a sidekick of Chris Jericho. When that partnership ran it's course, along came Eddie Guerrero's Latino Heat, and Mamacita was born. Added another couple of IC title reigns to her name at the same time. A regular face on the late night talk show circuit, TV movies already under her belt, and rumours of a regular slot on top sit-com Third Rock from The Sun, put together with her Playboy appearance slowed her in-ring performances and she paired up with The One Billy Gunn to help him overcome her storyline ex Guerrero. Chyna's book was a hit, and her media profile was kept high enough that she's presented MTV Music Awards, had a comic book based on her, and has even fitted in a WWF Womens Title reign to her hectic schedule.
