Ethan Gohl facts. the company didn’t seem to give her the time of day.... well that’s until she passed away. It seemed to be more of a publicity stunt to induct her with that group smh. You clearly see she was defeated and lost purpose in life. The world knew her for only one thing. And that thing refuses to acknowledge her until she died......
Here is an unpopular opinion on Chyna but I think it must be heard. Yes, Chyna was a unique character and made a shit ton of money for the WWF/WWE. She was a great way for Triple H and Shawn Michael to get Heel heat. She is an icon of the Attitude era in late 1990's. Having said all that, She mainly did this to her self. To be fair the way she broke up with her ex-boyfriend Triple H and losing her job in the same day etc. Fucking sucks and is completely bullshit that it happened that way. But doing Adult videos and making serious accusations like Triple H physically hit her or Sean Waltman broke her ribs etc and saying she was terrified of hardcore street drugs and never got involved in things like that is also bullshit, and being proven bullshit is completely inexcusable. And then one month she says really horrible things about Triple H and calls Stephanie a bitch in a video where she looks really drunk and then the next month she wants Triple H to forgive her!? WTF! kind of logic is that. So why would Triple H look at Chyna and feel sorry for her if she's trying to destroy his reputation. It's one thing to tell your side of the story about how and why she left WWF/WWE but throwing serious accusations and not wanting to take a lie detector test to prove her claims is fucking disgusting. For all we know maybe Triple H saw some of theses psycho behaviour and saw the red flags so he wanted to dumb her, that and her not wanting children was also a probably big deal breaker to Triple H. Given the fact he ended up having three daughters with his wife. As far as her claiming in past interviews on Howard Stern and on The Off Record show interview with Michael Landsberg; saying Triple H cheated on her while they were still dating and Triple H had an affair with Stephine McMahon be hind her back. It's possible I guess but I can't say for sure with strong conviction that is either true or false. I do find it interesting that on April 17th, 2000 issue of The Wrestling Observer mentions HHH and Chyna broke up. As well as Sean Waltman tells the story on his Youshoot interview with Sean Oliver that he felt fucked up vibes at that time when he would ride on the road with HHH and Chyna and felt very uncomfortable. And apparently according to him HHH told him that he felt Chyna was crazy. Also the fact that she claims so many bullshit stories like having a meeting with WWE and saying she was so grateful for those days, the same days that she also claims where HHH hit her. Again WTF! Also Chyna never took responsibility for her actions in life and was delusional. Unlike Sean Waltman who actually changed for the better and acknowledges his wrong doing and bad choices in life. At the end of the day she made a lot of poor choices in her personal life, getting addicted to alcohol and street drugs instead of trying to get another normal job like Shane Douglas working at a target or a Walmart, or like Kane being a mayor in Knox County USA, or Stone Cold having a podcast and being in movies and having a TV show etc. The wrestling business doesn't do harm to everyone. There are plenty of women who retired from wrestling who lives a good respectable life after their wrestling career. Trish Stratus and Ivory and Lita and Sable, Molly Holly, Kelly Kelly, Maryse etc. So that argument doesn't work either. No body forced her to make those bad choices and unfortunately she died from those choices. I hate that she died nobody deserves that not even someone like Vince McMahon. (For all the drugs and fucked up decisions he made in his personal life and his wrestling career) All am saying is we can't wipe wash a person life to make look good, Her bad choices are just as equal as her good choices and impact. RIP Chyna.
First off. Chyna didn't break up with Hunter. Hunter was in relationship with Stephanie while dating Chyna at same time. She only has to do porn cause she was broke. And yes her doing porn is unprofessional but when you go from being super star to nothing it sucks !!! Vince and triple H did her wrong. Reason they let her go and took her name off record they didn't want truth to revieal public in wwf at time. Chyna waiting long time to speak the truth and and wwf was going through bad $$$$ at time so they couldnt afford make bad name for them self and it reason why they went from wwf to wwe. It's amazing how money can over power one person to poor house. Just because Chyna did porn doesn't make her bad person.
I'm sorry if this an unpopular opinion but her death, to me, is more tragic than Benoit's or Eddie's or Macho Man's. She tried time after to time to build bridges with Hunter, Steph, and the WWE in general but was shunned away every single time like she was a piece of shit because of her adult film career and her substance abuse. All she wanted was her recognition (which she deserved) but she was denied. Neither Hunter nor the WWE ever reached to her to try to get her help and she died alone because of it. Sadly, it took her death for the WWE and co. to finally recognize her accomplishments. The only thing that brings me peace about this is that Latino Heat is finally reunited in Heaven. RIP Chyna. Another childhood Icon of mine gone too soon. One of my favorite woman wrestlers.
Tell me about it bro. I'm sure others are guilty of substance abuse. She's part of the reason why Playboy and WWE worked to begin with. The only reason she went into full on porn is because they dropped her, while she was still champion. They dropped her when her career was reaching a new height. They wouldn't let her do any acting, but had no problem with The Rock, Cena, or Stone Cold doing it...??? And when she passed, only two wrestlers came to her funeral...? Her squad didn't even show up...? Only RVD and sum other chick...??? So many words to say, no amount of text will suffice.
Vince and the wwe proved to be nothing but selfish assholes and bullies. She was a nice person and always spoke nicely of the whole wwe, and just because of money they ignored her like she was some parasite, as if her demand of a mere 800 000 $ contract was too much for the billionaire Vince McMahon. But hey, I guess this is how people get rich
Um I agree but chyna actually hated Stephanie 4 real...WWE turned their bk on Chyna...WWE,Vince,hhh and especially Stephanie are to blame for Chyna dying! Shane was the only McMahon who always stood by Chyna....
WELL stated! She couldn't have done something so horrible that she couldn't have been forgiven. Even if the wrestling job was done for the moment, things could have been straightened out on a personal level. The woman offered to make amends. Maybe that would have changed her trajectory. Everything shouldn't be about damn money. Even if she demanded a bit more. The Lady earned it Well I wasn't there so I cant say what happened between these folks, but NO ONE should have to die over a job man. That simple
@@walternavarro595 I agree. They took it way too far though. I wish she could have maintained her ability to bounce THEM out of her personal and business life. Sounds like it was just a total mess! The situation with McMahon I mean. Business is business but it seems like he was very heartless towards her. I would have told my daughter that we got a good thing going with Chyna Keep out of my business and work together. Then I would have sat them both down together and said squash that shit! We have work to do and clearly explained the consequences if that childlike behaviour continued to BOTH women.
TheoKabala89 i think HHH agreed . but that doesnt mean shes automatically in. randy savage wouldve been in ages ago if that was the case .. he just got in. the only people that can lobby for her are hunter and shawn micheals .they brought her in the business. her actions are making it hard to do so. how do u think koko b ware and bush wackers got in ? im not sure when she wants to be in the hall of fame but it wont be next year.
Aitcheoz what does that have to do with her accomplishments in the business? She made mistakes like everyone else. Triple h and vince certainly made mistakes over the years. How long can you hold it against her? Her resume wrestling wise is more than enough to warrant induction. I think if they inducted her it would be a great teaching moment for everyone
Che1424 You make it seem like she made these mistakes years ago and now wants to bury the hatchet. This would be acceptable but she made those allegations a month ago. Its a bit soon to go all lets put the past behinds us when she made allegations about domestic abuse towards a company executive, public figure, and a father. Also she wasnt a good wrestler, she just wrestled men which is something people hadnt seen before, her in ring talent was very limited.
BrianJoystick since when is there a right or wrong time to the right thing? Who cares when she made the comments she's trying make amends now. I agree she wasnt the best in ring talent overall but she still knew how to have a match. And there are far less deserving people in the hof already
We all know why Chyna never returned to WWE, it wasn't the porn, they send Divas to Playboy all the time, it's Stephanie. Just think about it, why would she want her husband's ex in the spotlight? In every day situations, that's how it is. No man's wife is going to let him bring his ex back around. Being that she has that power, she uses it.
Nah, I don't think so. I think it's the porn. WWE stop sending divas to do playboy in 2009 forward (pg era). To think that steph would do something like that would be childish and unprofessional. Trips and chyna's relationship ended long ago. Plus, after what happen to mandy rose, it is more assuring to say that wwe doesn't tolerate any adult content or nudity among their employee or former.
@@kakihustle55 WWE in ESSENCE is one of the most sexually charged wrestling companies there is so I doubt porn was the reason Chyna couldn't back. Hell Stephanie McMahon is literally the most hoodwinking McMahon to be in the company whose always teasing us sexually so that should tell you something right there.
@@DavidSmith-rv2hw that's true, but Chyna brought a lot to the table for the WWE. Them being concerned about her porn features is complete hypocrisy, especially considering some of the things that have been featured on the WWE. They may not be responsible for her death, but the way they did her definitely contributed to her depression. A great wrestler of her caliber should not have to beg to be in the Hall of Fame. They dropped her at the height of her career. She hadn't even lost the women's championship; meanwhile Trish Status got to keep the title while being injured for more than 3 months at a time. If you cannot defend your title after 30 days, you must relinquish it.
They're also responsible for many dreams coming true and countless lives being changed for the better... What they do with Make-A-Wish, Connors Cure, The VA and Wounded Warrior and many other charities as well.... Not saying it's a perfect company by any means.... But they do alot of good as well. They're responsible for creating characters that otherwise wouldn't "make it." Chyna is a prime example of bad decisions made POST wwe that hinder the relationship with wwe. Can you blame them for separating themselves from a drug addict doing porn!? Any company would.... Also, Chyna never took part in wwe's substance abuse help which helps ANY former wwe talent get clean and sober.... She reached out to wwe because she lost the spotlight and wanted that "one more moment." Father time is still undefeated and always will be.... Yes, her death was tragic, but you can't blame wwe at all.... A meeting with Vince, Triple H and Stephanie wouldn't have saved her life.
She deserves to be inducted into the HOF for sure No questions asked She was a major part of the attitude era with DX and the stuff she did later on. Also ground breaking that she fought guys. If that isn't reason enough to be inducted i don't know what is. Heck Drew carey is in the HOF because he had a guest appereance in the royal rumble back in 2001 Arnie got inducted because he showed up on Smackdown Wow great contribution to the wrestling business by these 2.
Brit Oostveen She has gone public recently with accusations of Triple H, a current WWE executive, hitting her. Why would they even consider letting her in? If I were them, I wouldn't want ANY association with her.
kyledow She did? Well if that is true and not some story made up by the media. (don't know as i do not read the latest news etc) It sure did not help her case talking about these accusations. Then again Better to have been in a pornmovie than taking someone's life like some Hall of famer. In the end it's alll about the moneyyyyyyyy as Vince would say. If they talk things out offer Chyna the right amount of money. WWE can earn some cash on her induction/WWE return whatever it may be. She would be back tomorrow. The old saying applies here. Never say Never. I mean with all the history between them who would have guessed Bret Hart and Ultimate Warrior to ever return. And those situations were wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy worse then this.
Brit Oostveen Yes, in February 2015 she was on Vince Russo's podcast and claimed during an argument with Triple H, that he hit her. It was while their relationship was falling apart and Triple H started seeing Stephanie... so probably late 1999. Triple H responsed: "The false statements and reckless allegations made by Joan Laurer (aka Chyna) on a recent podcast about a physical dispute are a complete fabrication. While Joan has had significant struggles in life, this does not justify making such claims."
Chyna Fan You are correct. My point was that Chyna went public with a claim about a current WWE Vice President assaulting her, and 6 months later posts a video asking to be considered for their Hall of Fame. She has either lost her mind, or is almost there.
You can’t blame them for Chyna’s demise yes it affected a lot in life but they did not cause her death stop with that and Triple h is deeply disappointed with how things were handled you can tell in his hall of fame speech for Dx
@@JayBurris100 Facts. That lady was grown as hell, not a child. Trip simply didn't want her anymore so what? It's funny how if it was a man going on and on about some woman that broke up with him years ago, he'd be a loser and a stalker. But when some woman does it to a man, boo who.
She wasn’t that great, that’s your childhood nostalgia talking. Go find the interview from opi and Anthony where she comes on their show trying to be a victim then Xpac calls in the show to basically deny her claims and calls her out for being toxic. Go watch the clip from that show and you will change your tune about her. Sure it’s sad she died but she has made many false claims and her recollection of things is inconsistent. (And I’m being polite) Sorry but when you attempt to destroy lives because YOU can’t cope with your adult choices, I take personal offense to that. Anyways, go watch the video.
WWE It's sad that it took this icon to pass away just to get you guys to notice her again it's just really sad and she wanted to come back to WWE so bad😔😢
+drowsy 818 I agree. They made sure that she couldn't work anywhere else when they fired her. Pulled every string to destroy her career shunned her because she had to do what she had to do to make money and then people wondered why she went on a downward spiral. Now the wwe wants to put her in the HOF after she passes away when they should've done it when she was alive.
So much hate in the comments. :/ Her being inducted into the HOF has nothing to do with her days in the adult film industry or even what she's doing with her life currently. It has everything to do with how she influenced the Women's/Diva's Division of the WWE. She made an incredible impact on the world of wrestling and paved the way for current female wrestling super stars.
Ashley A What impact? there were many female wrestlers who came before Chyna, Fabulous Moolah, Alundra Blayze, Luna Vachon Wendi Richter hell even Bull Nakano for her short stint in the wwf. Chyna wasn't the first, she was just part of the Attitude era. You never hear from any past or present divas talk about Chyna. You're probably one of those pg era kids growing up in this pc society. Do yourself a favor and get the Network and brush up on your history.
She was the first wrestler in the WWE to be an enforcer - a role held by men. She was a woman, yet showed that the Women's Division could be more than just women wrestling in mud, or having bikini matches. She was the first woman to qualify for King of the Ring. She was the first female contender for the WWE Championship. It seems to me like you need to do your research. Your unfounded disapproval of Chyna is obviously based purely on ignorance. Go educate yourself. The success of other wrestlers like Fabulous Moolah does not detract from anyone else's. Not Lita's, not Trish's, and certainly not Chyna's.
She helped break the glass ceiling that was holding women back in the realm of wrestling. Back then there were professional misogynists holding women back ("Look, JR! Puppies!"), and women like Chyna and Lita were one of the firsts of the Divas to show that they could be so much more than that. They aren't the popcorn match, they can be taken seriously. Charlotte is very much like Chyna. She's not there for the T&A. She's there to steam roll her competitors. Also, I don't need the aid of the Network to educate me on these matters. I grew up watching the WWF (at the time) and the Attitude Era.
She was an amazing character in the WWE. She was an incredible athlete. She could do back flips and cartwheels like a 98lb gymnast, and then scoop up the 350lb Mick Foley, airplane spin him around on her shoulders and slam him like he was a little boy. She moved gracefully, but was also so physically strong and powerful she really was the 9th wonder of the world. I don't think we will ever see a another woman like her.
I'm really disappointed in the comments on this video and other places. I know this is youtube and it's a wasteland but come on guys you're better than this right. It's bizarre that being in the adult industry is seen as negative when it''s an industry that makes people feel good and that it's seen worse then robbers/assaulters. Either way Chyna easily deserves to be in the HOF.
James, I absolutely agree with your very intelligent comment regarding the porno business!!!! For sure it provides men with a lot of pleasure, billion of times better than reading or watching items of crime!!!! And darling, gorgeous chyna certainly delighted us with her awesomely sexy body in the skin flicks she starred in!!!! As far as wrestling is concerned, she was phenomenal and the most exciting and electrifying female grappler of all time!!!! Wwe, did the dirty on her and they should be ashamed!!!! She definitely deserves to be inducted in the hall of fame, no doubts about it!!!! And hhh, lost a shining diamond when he dumped her for the boss's daughter Stephanie McMahon!!!! Happy New Year to you James!!!!
Going back to this video again is so saddening, because I've been following her for a few years now thinking that she got her on a better track. Then the death hits out of nowhere. ;( Fans have stayed with her for so long and WWE has just ignored us.
Even. Given chyna a hot now would be a slap in the face. And all she wanted was to be respected for who she is. And do deserve to be in hof not because of passing but of what she did in that Ring
This makes me so sad, all she wanted was to make amends and she never got the chance. I will never forgive WWE for that and the way they treated her was disgusting. RIP Chyna, you'll get your induction now I'm sure, but I feel it's just too little too late. You deserved so much better. 💪❤
Rest well dear. The fight is (almost) over. Although I wanted you to be inducted as an individual HOF, being inducted with the DX is also a huge step and I'm happy that you are now being recognized by the WWE. This is all you ever wanted right? To make amends with your former colleagues and get the respect and recognition that you deserve from the wrestling industry you truly loved. I hope that this can provide some closure and complete healing to your family as well. Sucks that you will not able to read this and see the event. But cheers to all Chyna's supporters! Have a great day to all! Thanks for making my childhood awesome, 9th wonder of the world Chyna. :)
Some ppl want to judge Chyna for going through shit in her life. Well he has not done something wrong may throw the first stone. Chyna is a good person. She not only changed the WWE but wrestling for the better! She MAY have had problems with various things in her life but that does not mean she doesnt deserve to be in the HOF! Chyna is awesome!
syxx573 It's been even less time than that. She was talking shit on the Opie and Jim Norton radio show only a week or two ago! You can find the audio on RU-vid. X-Pac called in and put her on blast for accusing him of drugging her, raping her and forcing her into releasing their sex tape. He effortlessly made her look like a lying piece of shit.
TheOneInBetween X-Pac has his *own* credibility issues. He's *never* told the truth about the Triple H / Stephanie affair. Even people who _hate_ Chyna (like Ivory) are up-front that HHH was cheating with Steph behind Chyna's back. EVERYONE knows it. Yet X-Pac still tows the company line and lies about it after all these years, claiming Chyna and HHH were 'separated' at that time. He's a practiced and inveterate liar. X-Pac is *_really_* good at playing the 'harmless stoner' in interviews. He comes off as credible due to his self-deprecation. But once you actually check his stories out, they don't hold water. I'd add that X-Pac has a history of domestic violence against women. He beat his girlfriend (Ryan Shamrock) while wrestling in Mexico, leading to his suicide attempt.
***** As big of an X-pac fan that I have been over the years (my screen name isn't a coincidence), I'm inclined to agree with this comment. I don't believe a word either one of them says, other than what Waltman says about being remorseful over his past. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out, but honestly I don't really care that much what happens.
the way she was talkin,looked like she was bout to burst out cryin any second...lotta pain in her...she was the queen of attitude era,lets all support her
I fully support her, she did a lot of important work in the WWE, her perfomances as a wrestler and as an entertainer were notorious, captivated audiences, her work is more important than the vast majority of women wrestlers in WWE history, she undeniably deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
My heart is in pain for Chyna I feel for her so much she is offering an olive branch here don't we all make mistakes in our lives? Are we all perfect? don't we all deserve a second chance? '' Let him wihout sin cast the first stone' Good Luck Chyna even if wwe isn't listening like they don't listening to even the fans regardless if you are inducted or not you are always a Legend to all the wwe fans and remember that is something that they can never take away from you God bless you Darling.
She didn't do anything to deserve the backstabbing that happened to her and yet she offers the olive branch. She was pure heart and class. WWE has blood on their hands
I think X pac played a major role blocking her in WWE ... that guy gave up no opportunity to make her look bad ... these guys could have shown some maturity .. paul, sean and vince .. but no .. they inside will always feel guilt no matter how many jets and shit they own .. specially hunter ..
Genuinely breaks my heart that she will not be alive when she receives her well due spot in the Hall of Fame. She deserves that moment more than anyone who has wrestled for that company. Rest In Peace Joanie, you deserved so much fucking better.
I was a huge Chyna fan growing up and part of me still is I remember her getting pops just as loud as the main eventers and dare I say she did get louder pops than Taker in the late 90's. BUT This is ridiculous... I just can't take her seriously anymore. I've always tried to defend her crap in the past, I still wanted her to be in the hall of fame and part of me still does even after she was getting double penetrated on-screen. However after the recent vids/interviews where she looked doped up to the gills and made weird false accusations & threats to not only the people she's pleading with here in this very video but also their children.. I just can't justify supporting this train wreck and her disgusting behavior. She needs to apologize for a lot and stop being disingenuous it was embarrassing listening to her lying while X-pac exposed her for the fraud she is. She clearly has some mental issues she has to deal with and I do wish her all the best. At this point it's debatable whether or not she can be redeemed however if you are reading this chyna please make a video where you are not under the influence and take responsibility for the things you've done and stop blaming others for how things are. Maybe if you didn't shit of the the people your pleading with for the last 10 years then maybe you wouldn't need to make a video like this.
Chyna was an was an amazing person. Let's be honest she did extraordinary things not only to woman and showing that you can be strong, smart and beautiful but she even taught English overseas. For a much as this woman did for the WWF which is now the WWE they treated her horribly. She was fired, stephanie took Chyna's boyfriend and honestly admitted it on the same day that she was let go that they were dating. Theres no reason to have post phoned her wwe hall of fame and she shouldnt ha e to beg they made money off her like no ones business. Honestly I wish that she was still alive to this day because they owe this beautiful, amazing and talented woman such more then what they gave her and they should apologize to her not the other way around Chyna owes them nothing
Terry Morgan how do you think medusa got in HOF? shes a paul hayman girl . the only people who can lobby for her to get in are shawn micheals and hhh .they brought her in. how do u think bush wackers , koko b ware got in . do u think theres some sort of rnd table commitee that decides? i dont think anyone working there is interested in seeing her in hof . thats just it
As far as tragedies in the wrestling business, everyone always talks about Eddie and Benoit (and for good reason), but I think this is right up there with them.
Never hold grudges let by gones be by gones hopefully chyna gets the meeting with Vince and triple h. Hopefully chyna gets inducted into the hall of fame.
I don't get many of the negative comments around here. Let's say she was mistaken, look at her now almost begging to clear things up. Everyone knows that the golden days of WWE were built on the shoulders of such awesome lady. HOF no question, com'n you vince do it for us the "old-school" WWE universe!!
I am beginning to think that the McMahons and Triple H get a weird sadistic joy at seeing this poor woman beg for her Induction into the Hall of Fame even though it was the WWE in the first place that wronged Chyna massively and sent her on a self destructive path.
Joanie is such a good person in real Life, and she deserves to be in th HOF. She as many others had her demons and issues in life. Probably did some bad decisions, but overall she´s a good person and never stabbed anyone in the back.
That's right! None of us are perfect people. She was worth keeping around though! Give her the dang raise! He would have made that measly money back within a few weeks.
This is heartbreaking. Vince Russo said it best: All she wanted was closure. And Vince or Stephanie or HHH couldn't even give her that. She died knowing that company hated her. And you know that HoF induction is finally coming within a few years. Maybe a DVD or something too. But it means nothing now because she is no longer around to experience it. RIP Chyna. You deserved much better.
Funny also how now they are releasing a Funko Pop figurine of her!(Which yes i bought because I am a true fan, but still) Watching Chyna wrestle and entertain was some of the best years of my life, still remember when she was choking out Marlena. R.I.P.
She belonged in the HOF. Vince knew it, HHH knew it, and Stephanie knew it. It would have meant so much to Chyna's troubled soul if she had been inducted into the HOF. Instead, Vince, HHH, and Stephanie decided to hold grudges. I hope this haunts them for the rest of their lives. RIP Chyna.
she should have been in the Hall of Fame already, Poor Chyna, she was going through a lot of setbacks and personal struggles, sadly she can now be at peace
The wwe can't claim they don't want chyna in the hof because "they don't want kids to Google her" if they're still willing to include clips of her in countdowns, documentaries and too hot for tv on the network. Chyna more than deserves her place in the hof. She was a central figure of the attitude era and legitimised women's wrestling in an era where the wwe were more concerned with gravy bowl and bra and panties matches. Not to mention, the long list of hof inductees who have much worse skeletons in their closets than having worked in porn for a while.
A lot of nasty and hateful comments here, God Forbid any of you have to slip-up in life and spiral downwards too. No compassion and care left in this world today.
Spent her last days trying to fix things with the WWE. Disgusting. I love you Chyna/Joanie. With you forever. Will always carry your legacy and won’t let them ever forget you baby. You’re a queen
I remember watching her youtube channel and few months later she died I was shocked after watching her in wwf for many years, she is truly one of a kind, wwe should of let her in to bury the hatchet I bet you Stefani said no sad to see her gone r.i.p chyna 😢
