Wrestlers React to Chyna’s Passing on Twitter
With the shocking news about former WWE Superstar Chyna, pro wrestlers have taken to Twitter to give their condolences.
Breaking overnight was the sad news that Chyna had passed away at only 45 years old, one of the first on Twitter was Stephanie McMahon who sent out a message to her former WWE employee. With the news hitting more wrestlers and friends from around the world, they have taken to Twitter to send some love towards the former 2-time Intercontinental and 1-time Women’s champion.
Starting, most appropriately, with Triple H:
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Someone who wasn't afraid to blaze her own trail & create a path for those who would follow. A pioneer whose star shined bright. #RIPChyna
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 21, 2016
Former WWE Legends sent out some touching thoughts to Chyna:
Just woke up to the news of @ChynaJoanLaurer passing. So sad to hear, she was an amazing lady & I will miss her greatly!!
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) April 21, 2016
Condolences to the family & friends of @ChynaJoanLaurer. Hopefully her troubled soul has found peace.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 21, 2016
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Shattered glass ceilings, kicked down doors, broke gender barriers, she was an anomaly & untouchable. Rest now-ur legacy lives on #RIPChyna
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) April 21, 2016
@ChynaJoanLaurer May the peace you were seeking put you at rest my friend. So sorry for not seeing the pain @Mania. We've shared so much
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 21, 2016
Devastated over Chyna passing,she dated Brutus years before wrestling,such a beautiful soul and so kind to my children,rip Joanie love u. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 21, 2016
Current WWE/NXT Superstars who wrote about her:
Just woke up to the sad news about Chyna. Such a huge part of #womenswrestling and of my childhood. Very sad day. #9thWonderOfTheWorld
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) April 21, 2016
Happy to have met you, laugh with you and work with you. GOD BLESS. #RIPChyna @ChynaJoanLaurer
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) April 21, 2016
Wow waking up to the sad news @ChynaJoanLaurer passing. A big role she played in womens wrestling & growing up watching her.So sad #RIPChyna
— Summer Rae (@DanielleMoinet) April 21, 2016
You changed the game #RIPChyna #9thWonderOfTheWorld
— LIV Morgan (@YaOnlyLivvOnce) April 21, 2016
Thank you Chyna 4 being a huge inspiration in my wrestling journey!You are a motivation to many & will leave a mark 4 powerful women! #wwe
— Ashley Sebera DB 4eva (@AshleySebera_DB) April 21, 2016
Companies that she worked for previously sent out messages as well (Chyna worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002 for a couple months):
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joanie "Chyna" Laurer. https://t.co/EgNstScdcD #RIPChyna pic.twitter.com/oLSB509p7p
— WWE (@WWE) April 21, 2016
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This group of tweets is only the tip of the iceberg for the outpouring of support that was sent Chyna’s way this morning. Fans have been tweeting at a rapid pace, showing just how important of a figure she was during her time in the WWE. As a founding member of DX, she was the first woman to enter the King of the Ring/Royal Rumble, won multiple titles, often took on male wrestlers and was promoted as their equal. With a resume like hers, there is no doubt she should be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame but previously, the WWE had stated she would not be due to her career choices after pro wrestling. With this sad news, hopefully they will change their minds.
More to come on this breaking story as the news comes in.