Chyna had a massive impact during her WWE career.
WWE icon Chyna – who was the first woman in the company’s history to win the Intercontinental Championship and enter the Royal Rumble and King of the Ring – has died, aged 45.
The WWE and entertainment world in general have been paying tribute to a trailblazer following the tragic news.
Condolences to the family & friends of @ChynaJoanLaurer. Hopefully her troubled soul has found peace.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 21, 2016
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
RIP Chyna. She changed the way women were viewed on WWE programming, for the better.
— Max Landis (@Uptomyknees) April 21, 2016
Sad to hear that @wwe chyna has passed, true pioneer for women in sports entertainment including @ufc https://t.co/yWF0ZIs5Ns
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) April 21, 2016
Do the right thing @TripleH …acknowledge Chyna on WWE tv..Your company owes it to her.
— DJ Cevicii (@speakz) April 21, 2016
Chyna, WWE Superstar, Found Dead in L.A. Home https://t.co/0x0q1KnqCL via @variety
— bert kreischer (@bertkreischer) April 21, 2016
RIP JOANNIE LAUER AKA CHYNA. CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY, FANS AND FRIENDS. @WWE
— Zeb Colter (@WWEZeb) April 21, 2016
Rest in Paradise to the 9th Wonder of the World. A former Champion who could have held the @WWE title herself. Chyna ?…..?…..?
— O'Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) April 21, 2016
Cover image via Bleacher Report.