Chyna was a shy girl who was born joan marie laurer in rochester, new york, to janet carol (wahl) and joseph joe von laurer, jr Joanie laurer, who performed under the name chyna from 1997 to 2011, was nearly six feet tall and over 200 pounds She spent most of her childhood in a home filled with alcoholism and domestic problems.
Legendary Professional Wrestler 'Chyna' Joanie Laurer Dies at 46
Joan marie laurer (stage name chyna) was a former american professional wrestler, actress, bodybuilder and pornographic film actress who was under contract to vivid entertainment.
Chyna, born joan marie laurer, was a trailblazer in the wwe during the late 1990s and early 2000s
Known as “the ninth wonder of the world,” she broke barriers by competing against male wrestlers. Chyna, whose real name was joan laurer, was a trailblazing figure in the world of professional wrestling, fitness modeling, bodybuilding, acting, adult entertainment, and television. A former bodybuilder, she was best known for her career with the world wrestling federation (wwf) from 1997 to 2001, where she was billed as chyna The ninth wonder of the world.
