JOAN MARIE LAURER (CHYNA)

Famously known for her stage name Chyna, Joan Marie Laurer was a famous and loved American professional wrestler, glamour model, and bodybuilder. She was a trailblazer in her career in the World Wrestling Federation. Chyna had many accomplishments, including being the first woman to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament, the first to compete in the famous event Royal Rumble, and the first to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship. With her display of strength and showmanship, Chyna was marketed as a legitimate threat to male wrestlers and created unexpected storylines and plot twists.

Her success opened doors to opportunities for careers outside wrestling, such as television shows and magazine covers. Many female wrestlers credit her for being a great influence and breaking barriers for women in the industry. The legendary wrestler passed away in 2016. She was only 46 years old, but she left a lasting legacy in WWE as the most dominant female competitor of all time.