Biography
Chyna (born as Joan Marie Laurer) was an American professional wrestler, fitness model, bodybuilder, actress, adult actress, and television personality. Born in Rochester, New York, Chyna first rose to prominence in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1997, where she was billed as "The Ninth Wonder of the World" (André the Giant was already billed as the eighth). A founding member of the stable D-Generation X as the promotion's first female enforcer, she held the WWF Intercontinental Championship twice and the WWF Women's Championship once. She was also the first woman to participate in the Royal Rumble match and King of the Ring tournament, in addition to becoming number one contender to the WWF Championship. She is considered one of the biggest stars of the Attitude Era. With singles victories over several prominent male wrestlers – including multiple-time world champions Triple H, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho and Jeff Jarrett – she left what WWE called "a lasting legacy as the most dominant female competitor of all time". After leaving the WWF in 2001, she wrestled sporadically, with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 2002 and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2011. The latter was her final appearance in the ring. Outside of wrestling, Chyna appeared in Playboy magazine twice, plus numerous television shows and films. She was considered a sex symbol. In 2005, she was a cast member on VH1's The Surreal Life, which led to several other celebrity reality appearances on the network, including The Surreal Life: Fame Games in 2007 and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2008. Chyna was also known for her tumultuous relationship with fellow wrestler Sean Waltman. In November 2007, she legally changed her name to Chyna and from early 2012 until mid-2015, she taught English in Japan. In 2019, Chyna was posthumously entered into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of D-Generation X, making her the first woman to be inducted as a part of a group or team.
Acted in 102
2020s
- 2024
Nothing Better Than Parody 7
(archive footage)
- 2023
Superheroes 2
(archive footage)
Nothing Better Than Parody 5
(archive footage)
- 2022
Out in the Ring
Chyna
- 2021
- 2020
WWE Liv Forever
Chyna (archive footage)
The Rock's Most Electrifying Matches
Chyna
2010s
- 2019
WWE Hall of Fame 2019
Chyna
- 2015
WWE: Monday Night War Vol. 1: Shots Fired
Chyna
- 2014
WWE Greatest Wrestling Factions
Chyna
- 2013
White T
Psychic
She-Hulk XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
She-Hulk
- 2012
Avengers XXX: A Porn Parody
She-Hulk
Losing Control
Barb
WWE: The Best of SmackDown - 10th Anniversary, 1999-2009
Chyna (archive footage)
- 2011
TNA Sacrifice 2011
Chyna
2000s
- 2008
WWE: The History Of The Intercontinental Championship
Chyna (archive footage)
Reality Bites Back
TV
- 2007
WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
Chyna
TKO
Movie
Just Another Romantic Wrestling Comedy
Roxanne
The Surreal Life: Fame Games
TV
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Hunter: Back in Force
Brandy Rose
- 2002
- 2001
On the Line
Chyna
Lita: It Just Feels Right
Chyna
WWE Judgment Day 2001
Chyna
WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
Chyna
WWE Royal Rumble 2001
Chyna
- 2000
WWE Armageddon 2000
Chyna
WWE Rebellion 2000
Chyna
WWE Survivor Series 2000
Chyna
WWE No Mercy 2000
Chyna
WWE Unforgiven 2000
Chyna
WWE SummerSlam 2000
Chyna
WWF Fully Loaded 2000
Chyna
WWE King of the Ring 2000
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Judgment Day 2000
Chyna (Valet)
WWE Insurrextion 2000
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Backlash 2000
Chyna (Valet)
Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion
Ava Zurich
WWE WrestleMania 2000
Chyna
WWE No Way Out 2000
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Royal Rumble 2000
Chyna
1990s
- 1999
WWE Armageddon 1999
Chyna
WWF: It's Our Time
Chyna
WWE Survivor Series 1999
Chyna
WWE No Mercy 1999
Chyna
WWE Rebellion 1999
Chyna
WWE Unforgiven 1999
Chyna
WWE SummerSlam 1999
Chyna
WWE Fully Loaded 1999
Chyna
WWE King of the Ring 1999
Chyna
Come Get Some: The Women of the WWF
Chyna
WWE Over the Edge
Chyna
WWE No Mercy (UK) 1999
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Backlash: In Your House
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE WrestleMania XV
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
Chyna
WWE Royal Rumble 1999
Chyna
- 1998
WWE Capital Carnage
Chyna
WWE Judgment Day: In Your House
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE SummerSlam 1998
Chyna (Ringside)
WWF: D-Generation X
Chyna
WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE King of the Ring 1998
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Over the Edge: In Your House
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Mayhem in Manchester
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE WrestleMania XIV
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE Royal Rumble 1998
Chyna (Ringside)
- 1997
WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
Chyna
WWE One Night Only
Chyna
WWE Ground Zero: In Your House
Chyna
WWE SummerSlam 1997
Chyna
WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede
Chyna
Best Of Raw • Volume Six
Movie
WWE King of the Ring 1997
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
Chyna (Ringside)
WWE WrestleMania 13
Chyna (Ringside)
- 1996
- 1993
Other crew 1
2000s
- 2001
Jewel Raider
Stunt Coordinator, Fight Choreographer
Appearances24
2020s
- 2025
I demoni dello sport
Self · 1 episode
- 2021
Vice Versa: Chyna
Herself
- 2020
Vice Versa
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
Then, Now, Forever: The Evolution of WWE’s Women’s Division
Self (archive footage)
- 2012
Chyna Is Queen of the Ring
Herself
- 2011
YouShoot: Chyna
Herself
Backdoor to Chyna
Self
2000s
- 2009
Another Night in China
Herself
- 2008
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
Self · 10 episodes
- 2007
Trantasia
Self
- 2005
101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler
Herself
- 2004
1 Night in China
Herself
WWE: Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2003
- 2002
Playboy: Joanie Laurer, Nude Wrestling Superstar
Self (as Joanie Laurer)
- 2001
WWF: Divas in Hedonism
Herself
- 2000
The Rock - The People's Champ
Herself
1990s
- 1999
Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked
Herself
Beyond the Mat
Self
- 1998
- 1997
WWE D-Generation X: In Your House
Herself
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
- 1993
