Chyna: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Chyna, with her Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions she worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles she won, her Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, her appearance changes through the years, and more.

Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer) was born in Rochester, New York on December 27, 1969.

She died on April 20, 2016 at the age of 46.

Chyna is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during her career.

Chyna was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of D-Generation X).

Chyna Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderFemale
Real NameChyna (born Joan Marie Laurer)
Ring Names
- Chyna (November 1, 2007 - April 20, 2016)
- Chyna Doll (January 12, 2003 - October 31, 2007)
- Joanie Laurer (September 6, 2002 - January 11, 2003)
- Chyna (February 16, 1997 - September 5, 2002)
- Joanie Lee (January 1, 1995 - February 15, 1997)
Born December 27, 1969
Died April 20, 2016 (aged 46)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceRochester, New York
Billed From
- Londonderry, New Hampshire
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
- 180 lbs (82 kg)
NicknamesThe Ninth Wonder of The World

Career History

Roles
- Actor (October 26, 2001 - May 14, 2013)
- Wrestler (May 3, 2011 - May 15, 2011)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1995 - January 11, 2003)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionTNA	May 3, 2011	May 15, 2011
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	September 6, 2002	January 11, 2003
PromotionWWF	February 16, 1997	November 30, 2001
PromotionINDY	January 1, 1995	November 23, 1996

Images History

May 2011
Sep 2002
Apr 2001
Apr 2000
Jun 1999
May 1998
Feb 1997
Jan 1995

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	Details	from	to
Face	Became Eddie’s “Mamacita”	April 30, 2000	May 15, 2011
Tweener	Aligned with Eddie Guerrero	April 3, 2000	April 29, 2000
Face	Becomes a face during her feud with Jeff Jarrett	October 4, 1999	April 2, 2000
Heel	Betrayed Triple H and DX, joining the Corporation	January 25, 1999	October 3, 1999
Face		January 1, 1995	January 24, 1999

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
TNA Upper Card		May 12, 2011	May 15, 2011
TNA Inactive	TV taping	May 3, 2011	May 11, 2011
WWE Inactive	Taken off television	May 21, 2001	November 30, 2001
WWE Upper Card		April 1, 2001	May 20, 2001
WWE Inactive	Kayfabe neck injury	January 22, 2001	March 31, 2001
WWE Upper Card		November 16, 1998	January 21, 2001
WWE Inactive	Kayfabe arrest/Facial surgery	September 15, 1998	November 15, 1998
WWE Upper Card		May 4, 1998	September 14, 1998
WWE Mid Card		February 16, 1997	May 4, 1998

Finishers
- Pedigree - Double Underhook Facebuster (May 4, 1998 - May 15, 2011)
- Powerbomb (May 4, 1998 - May 15, 2011)
- Gorilla Press Slam (February 16, 1997 - May 15, 2011)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Hell on Heals" by Dale Oliver - Single (May 3, 2011 - May 15, 2011)
- Theme Song“Queen of Shadow” by N.J.P. Unit - NJPW - Single
- Theme Song“Inside The Pervert Mound” by Zilch - NJPW - Single
- Theme Song"Who I Am" by Jim Johnston - Single (August 3, 1999 - November 30, 2001)
- Theme Song"Break It Down" by The DX Band - Team (October 13, 1997 - January 25, 1999)

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, D-Generation X (Year2019)
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 WWF Women's Championship
- x2 WWF Intercontinental Championship
International Wrestling Federation
- 1 IWF Women's Championship
Other Accomplishments
- Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2025)
- Professional Girl Wrestling Association Rookie of the Year (1996)
- Ladies International Wrestling Association Rookie of the Year (1998)
- Playboy Cover Girl (November 2000)