Joanie “Chyna” Laurer changed American professional wrestling. She was the first woman to combat men in the WWE, she won multiple championships, and helped women who struggled with body image by challenging America’s perception of female beauty. But she struggled, and her legacy risks being that of a reality show actress and Hollywood casualty.
Wrestling with Demons: The Story of Chyna’s Final Days
Mitchell Sunderland | Broadly | February 2, 2017 | 6,206 words
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