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Trivia
Worked as a belly dancer, pager salesperson, and in
a band.
Has never
been in WCW, unlike most WWF Superstars.
Started lifting
weights at 15.
Jane Fonda
is her "idol".
In an interview
with the TV Guide Channle, former professional wrestler
turned Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura said that Chyna
was his favorite wrestler and that she's the "the
best wrestler out there as we speak".
Chyna is
a licensed boxer, and was preparing for her first boxing
match when she was hired by the World Wrestling Federation
Former World
Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion
Once worked
as a singing telegram
Received
her wrestling training under Killer Kowalski
When she
first came to the WWF, the only people that wanted her
there were Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Joanie can speak
fluently in Spanish, German and French.
Became first
woman to compete in the Royal Rumble
Became first
woman to compete in the King of the Ring tournament
Became first
woman to hold a men's title in he WWF by defeating Jeff
Jarrett for the Intercontinental title in 1999.
Was a member
of The Corporate Ministry
Was one of
the founding members of D-generation X
Was a member
of The Corporation
Has appeared
in a commercial for STACKER 2
Was once
made "Number 1 Contender" for WWF Championsip
by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, but lost her
spot to Mankind.
Has written
an autobiography
Was called
"The Breast Woman In TheWWF" by fellow DX
member Shawn Michaels
Can bench-press
up to 325lbs.
Once busted
an implant while wrestling
Is friends
in real-life with Debra
2 time WWF
Intercontinental Champion
Was co-holder
of the WWF Intercontinental Championship with fellow
WWF superstar Chris Jericho
She moved
out of home when she was 15 years old
She went
to the University of Tampa
She spent
6 months in Spain finishing off her major in Spanish
literature
She travelled
around Europe during her teenage years, and would spend
2 nights in Spain, and then off again for 4 nights in
France etc.... She ended up spending two months in Germany.
Her father
is a recovered alcoholic
She did other
jobs like selling beepers, singing in an "old geezers"
band, bartender, airline attendant, and a belly dancer.
Her mother
married 5 times
Her parents'
names are Joe and Tina.
Left the
WWF in June 2001 when she could not come to terms on
a new contract due to money issues.
She
lost the role of TX she desperately wanted to play in
Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines (2003) to model/actress
Kristanna Loken.
1 Nov 2002
- Engaged to Sean Waltman. Both Joanie Laurer and Sean
Waltman were WWE superstars in the now defunct anti-authority
stable Degeneration-X, playing the roles of Chyna and
X-Pac respectively.
Once sought
employment on the U.S. Secret Service.
Trade mark
Her ability to combine strength, power, and beauty.
The Low Blow
Personal quotes
"I wear the pants around here!"
"I've
had a broken tailbone... a broken nose... a broken implant..."
Chyna - Filmography
Below is a complete filmography
(list of movies she's appeared in)
Hunter: Back in Force (2003) (TV) .... Brandy Rose
Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002) (V) .... Freeda
Divas in Hedonism (2001) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Divas In Hedonism (2001) (V) (USA)
WWF Judgment Day (2001) (V) .... Chyna
Wrestlemania X-Seven (2001) (V) .... Chyna
Royal Rumble (2001) (V) .... Chyna
WWF Armageddon (2000) (V) .... Chyna
WWF Rebellion (2000) (V) .... Chyna
Survivor Series (2000) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Survivor Series (2000) (V) (USA: promotional
title)
WWF No Mercy (2000/I) (V) .... Chyna
Summerslam (2000) (V) .... Chyna
Fully Loaded (2000) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Fully Loaded (2000) (V) (USA: poster title)
King of the Ring (2000) (V) .... Chyna
WWF Judgment Day (2000) (V) .... Chyna
WWF Insurrextion (2000) (V) .... Chyna
WWF Backlash (2000) (V) .... Chyna
Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion (2000) (TV) (as Chyna)
.... Ava Zurich
... aka Alien Fury (2000) (TV) (USA)
... aka Countdown to Invasion (2000) (TV) (International:
English title)
Wrestlemania 2000 (2000) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Wrestlemania XVI (2000) (V) (USA)
... aka Wrestlemania XVI (2000) (V) (USA)
No Way Out (2000) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF No Way Out (2000) (V) (USA)
Royal Rumble (2000) (V) .... Chyna
"WWF Smackdown!" (1999) TV Series .... Chyna
(1999-2001)
... aka "Smackdown! Xtreme" (1999) (USA)
... aka "Smackdown!" (1999) (USA: new title)
... aka "WWE Smackdown!" (2002) (USA: new
title)
... aka "World Wrestling Federation Smackdown!"
(1999) (USA)
Armageddon (1999) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Armageddon (1999) (V) (USA)
Survivor Series (1999) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Survivor Series (1999) (V) (USA: promotional
title)
... aka WWF Survivor Series: Triple Threat (1999) (V)
(USA)
WWF Unforgiven (1999) (V) .... Chyna
Summerslam (1999) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Summerslam '99 (1999) (V) (USA)
Fully Loaded (1999) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF No Way Out (1999) (V) (USA: poster title)
Come Get Some: The Women of the WWF (1999) (V) ....
Chyna
King of the Ring (1999) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF King of the Ring (1999) (V) (USA)
WWF No Mercy (1999) (V) .... Chyna
WWF Attitude (1999) (VG) (voice) .... Chyna
Wrestlemania XV (1999) (V) .... Chyna
... aka Wrestlemania XV: The Ragin' Climax (1999) (V)
(USA)
WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1999) (V) .... Chyna
Royal Rumble (1999) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Royal Rumble: No Chance In Hell (1999) (V)
(USA)
"Sunday Night Heat" (1998) TV Series ....
Chyna (1998-2001)
... aka "WWE Sunday Night Heat" (2002) (USA:
new title)
... aka "WWF Sunday Night Heat" (1998) (USA)
WWF Mayhem In Manchester (1998) (V) .... Chyna
King of the Ring (1998) (V) (as Chyna) .... Chyna
... aka WWF King of the Ring (1998) (V) (USA)
... aka WWF King of the Ring: Off with Their Heads (1998)
(V) (USA)
Wrestlemania XIV (1998) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Wrestlemania XIV (1998) (V) (USA)
... aka WWF Wrestlemania XIV: DX-Raided (1998) (V) (USA)
Royal Rumble (1998) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Royal Rumble (1998) (V) (USA)
... aka WWF Royal Rumble: Pain! Just a 4 Letter Word
(1998) (V) (USA)
"Raw Is War" (1997) TV Series .... Chyna (1997-2001)
... aka "Monday Night Raw" (1997) (USA)
... aka "WWE Raw Is War" (2002) (USA: new
title)
... aka "WWF Raw Is War" (1997) (USA)
... aka "WWF Raw" (2001) (USA: new title)
... aka "WWF Warzone" (1997) (USA: second
part title)
Summerslam (1997) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF Summerslam: Hart & Soul (1997) (V) (USA)
WWF In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede (1997) (V) ....
Chyna
Wrestlemania XIII (1997) (V) .... Chyna
WWF In Your House: Final Four (1997) (V) .... Chyna
... aka WWF In Your House 13 (1997) (V) (USA)
Chyna - Notable TV Guest Appearances
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (1998)
playing "Herself" 15 November 2002
"Tracker" (2001) playing "Rhee"
in episode: "Remember When" (episode # 1.22)
3 June 2002
"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1996) playing
"Mary Jo Ponder" in episode: "Driving
Mr. Goodman" (episode # 6.21) 3 May 2002
"Nick Cannon Show, The" (2002) playing "Miss
Joanie" in episode: "Nick Takes Over Fitness"
(episode # 1.13) 20 April 2002
"Relic Hunter" (1999) playing "Natasha
Tripova" in episode: "Antianeiral" (episode
# 3.15) 11 February 2002
"Fear Factor" (2001) playing "Herself"
in episode: "Celebrity Fear Factor" 27 November
2001
"Tracker" (2001) playing "Rhee"
in episode: "Tracker (Pilot)" (episode # 1.1)
21 October 2001
"3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996) playing "Janice"
(as Chyna) in episode: "The Big Giant Head Returns
Again: Part 2" (episode # 5.22) 23 May 2000
"3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996) playing "Janice"
(as Chyna) in episode: "The Big Giant Head Returns
Again: Part 1" (episode # 5.21) 23 May 2000
"Pacific Blue" (1995) playing "Tonya
Sweet" in episode: "Kidnapped" (episode
# 5.20) 19 March 2000
"3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996) playing "Janice"
(as Chyna) in episode: "This Little Dick Went to
Market" (episode # 5.14) 14 March 2000
"Howard Stern Show, The" (1994) playing "Herself"
12 February 2000
"Martin Short Show, The" (1999) playing "Herself"
(as Chyna) (episode # 1.44) 11 November 1999
"Howard Stern Show, The" (1994) playing "Herself"
23 October 1999
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