Chyna is widely recognized as a pioneer for Women’s wrestling. She is the first and only woman to win the Intercontinental Championship. She was the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble match. She made it clear that women could compete with the men in the WWE. Current WWE women payed tribute to Chyna after her passing.
Here were some of the tweets:
Chyna was fearless to no man & a huge part of #womenswrestling her impact will never be forgotten. thoughts & prayers are with her family ?
— Charlotte (@MsCharlotteWWE) April 21, 2016
My prayers go out to Joanie Laurer and her family. It’s very sad to hear this news. Chyna was revolutionary for women in wrestling.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 21, 2016
Tragic to hear about the passing of Chyna. A true pioneer. #RIPChyna
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) April 21, 2016
#RIPChyna #9thWonderOfTheWorld ??❤️
— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) April 21, 2016
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
#RIPChyna sad day for women’s wrestling. #9thWonderOfTheWorld
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) April 21, 2016
Such sad news today #RIPChyna #9thWonderOfTheWorld ?
— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) April 21, 2016
Chyna helped lay the foundation for these women today! Sad day for everyone!!
See Also: Stephanie McMahon and Triple H react to the death of Chyna.