Professional wrestling personalities took to social media early this morning to comment on the passing of Joanie "Chyna" Laurer yesterday:
I wish I could hear Joanie laugh again. She had the most most beautiful, dorky, fully committed laugh. pic.twitter.com/fKKNo7Ybe2
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) April 21, 2016
R I P Chyna...
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) April 21, 2016
I'm sure Eddie is welcoming u into God's Kingdom #RIPChyna #RIPEddie RT @maxthephotog: @mexwarrior @ChynaJoanLaurer pic.twitter.com/H5TN0C2zyD
— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) April 21, 2016
Condolences to the family & friends of @ChynaJoanLaurer. Hopefully her troubled soul has found peace.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 21, 2016
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@ChynaJoanLaurer May the peace you were seeking put you at rest my friend. So sorry for not seeing the pain @Mania. We've shared so much
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 21, 2016
Just woke up to the news of @ChynaJoanLaurer passing. So sad to hear, she was an amazing lady & I will miss her greatly!!
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) April 21, 2016
RIP Chyna Gone far 2 soon, it's just heartbreaking losing so many of the @wwe family-may her fam n friends have peace at this time????#ripchyna
— ? Ashley Massaro ? (@ashleymassaro11) April 21, 2016
Woke up to the Horrible news of the passing of @ChynaJoanLaurer A beautiful person & a kind soul. Sad day pic.twitter.com/FMki6QUNVS
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 21, 2016
Shocked to hear the news about @ChynaJoanLaurer she was always so kind and such an important woman and pioneer to this business #RIPChyna ??
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) April 21, 2016
#RIPChyna my prayers go out to her family. Very sorry for their loss. Chyna was an icon in women's wrestling and will never be forgotten.
— Rosa Mendes (@LaRosaMendes) April 21, 2016
Happy to have met you, laugh with you and work with you. GOD BLESS. #RIPChyna @ChynaJoanLaurer
— Bubba Ray Dudley (@BubbaRayDudley) April 21, 2016
A true pioneer for women's wrestling, we will never forget @ChynaJoanLaurer. Thank u for paving the way for us. God bless you ???? #RIPChyna
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) April 21, 2016
We are losing too many too fast and too soon. Very sad news @ChynaJoanLaurer #RIP
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) April 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Joanie "Chyna" today. RIP Joanie.
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) April 21, 2016
Thank you Chyna 4 being a huge inspiration in my wrestling journey!You are a motivation to many & will leave a mark 4 powerful women! #wwe
— Dana Brooke WWE (@DanaBrookeWWE) April 21, 2016
Devastated over Chyna passing,she dated Brutus years before wrestling,such a beautiful soul and so kind to my children,rip Joanie love u. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 21, 2016
Tragic to hear about the passing of Chyna. A true pioneer. #RIPChyna
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) April 21, 2016
You broke a mold, paved your own path and left a lasting impression on our industry. Thank You @ChynaJoanLaurer #RIPChyna
— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) April 21, 2016
@ChynaJoanLaurer was an influence to me as a child. She made me think women could do anything in the ring. #RIPChyna #9thWonderOfTheWorld
— Athena Reese (@Athena_Reese06) April 21, 2016
So sad to hear about Chyna. #RIPChyna
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) April 21, 2016
Never met @ChynaJoanLaurer but she was always Positive&Respectful 2Me. She definitely was a Force in @WWE #RIPChyna https://t.co/Q6eXYodLnT
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) April 21, 2016
So sad to hear the news of @ChynaJoanLaurer passing. #RIPChyna
— Carmella (@CarmellaWWE) April 21, 2016
Wow waking up to the sad news @ChynaJoanLaurer passing. A big role she played in womens wrestling & growing up watching her.So sad #RIPChyna
— Summer Rae (@RealSummerWWE) April 21, 2016
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
So sorry to hear the news of the passing of @ChynaJoanLaurer She was always a great friend of me and Ron. RIP https://t.co/tbyqXma5Kh
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) 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
First woman to enter Royal Rumble, King of the Ring, and win #ICTitle. Will never be another Chyna. #RIPChyna
— nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) April 21, 2016
It is with a heavy heart I write this after learning about the passing of Joanie "Chyna" Laurer.… https://t.co/qjMuJdvvsv
— Marc Mero (@MarcMero) April 21, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of Chyna. My condolences to her family. Celebrate her life & the footprint she left on the world #RIPChyna
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) April 21, 2016
Saddened to hear the news of Chyna passing. Revolutionized #womenswrestling and paved the way for us women today. #RIP
— Deonna Purrazzo (@DeonnaPurrazzo) April 21, 2016
Rest in Peace, Chyna.
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) April 21, 2016
#RipChyna Thanks @ChynaJoanLaurer for not being afraid and being you,you opened up a door for us women! Was an honor to have met you..
— Jessie Kresa ODB (@TheODBBAM) April 21, 2016
Just heard, so sad to learn of the passing of Joanie "Chyna" Laurer. Always was great to talk to & laugh with. #Legend #RIPChyna
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) April 21, 2016
Wow I just heard @ChynaJoanLaurer passed. Sad... My Prayers go out to you and your family Joanie. RIP my friend.
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) April 21, 2016
rip chyna. so sad to hear the news. ????
— katarina waters (@katarinasinfamy) April 21, 2016
So sad to hear the news about Chyna. My heart goes out to her family and friends. May you rest in peace.
— Jacqueline Moore (@JackieMooreTx) April 21, 2016
RIP Chyna. Gone but never forgotten!
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) 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
Rest easy baby girl! @ChynaJoanLaurer
— GOLDUST (@Goldust) April 21, 2016
Sad to hear the news that Chyna has passed away. Our deepest sympathies to her family & friends. #RIP Chyna pic.twitter.com/Cz57Z7Cvt5
— Tatanka (@NativeTatanka) April 21, 2016
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer, 45. NJPW sends its condolences to her family & friends pic.twitter.com/NxDkhXu13w
— NJPW (@newjapaneng) April 21, 2016
Can't believe just lost @ChynaJoanLaurer!! Literally just talked to her last week,she seemed so upbeat& positive! U will be missed my friend
— Matt Morgan (@BPmattmorgan) April 21, 2016
RIP chyna great memories good times you will always be a great part of my life during a great time of my life you will be missed
— KEN SHAMROCK (@ShamrockKen) April 21, 2016
#RIPChyna I’ll never forget being glued to the tv on Monday nights waiting for your entrance. TY for paving the way ???? @ChynaJoanLaurer
— Brooke Adams (@RealBrookeAdams) April 21, 2016
Not even believing @ChynaJoanLaurer is gone. She's graduating early...God must have needed an angel.
— Brooke Hogan (@MizzHogan) April 21, 2016
I can't believe @ChynaJoanLaurer is gone. I'm grateful I was able to tell her how amazing she was to me. #ToTheCelloPlayingAngel #RIPChyna ????
— Melina (@RealMelina) April 21, 2016
RIP Chyna Joanie Laurer. You were a pioneer for women in this industry. You were always so nice to me when we would cross paths. God bless.
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) April 21, 2016
Chyna broke barriers in wrestling that I never knew could be broken. #RIP
— Leva Bates (@wrestlingleva) April 21, 2016
The epitome of the word pioneer. Godspeed my fellow Kowalski alum Chyna. You reinvented what a female wrestler is. May you be at peace.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) April 21, 2016
Someone who didn't get enough credit for what she did for women in wrestling. Sadly she will get that recognition now. RIP Chyna.
— The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) April 21, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to Chyna's family. She was always cool with me. #Rip9thWonder
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) April 21, 2016
So glad the last time we talked on the phone I told you I loved you. I will miss you my dear friend. #Chyna #WWE pic.twitter.com/QWqzb8qYw3
— Debra McMichael (@WWEDivaDebra) April 21, 2016
RIP Chyna. An absolute trailblazer for women everywhere. My thoughts go out to her family and friends.
— Donkey Kong Daddy (@ReneeYoungWWE) April 21, 2016
Another influential figure gone far, far too soon. Went through ups and downs but indelibly changed our business forever. #RIPChyna
— Aiden English (@WWEDramaKing) April 21, 2016
Just woke here in Europe to the saddening news about "Chyna" She was one of a kind and will b remembered 4 ever.
— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) April 21, 2016
She was the first smiling face I saw behind the scenes at @WWE event as TE contestant. Welcomed us & always kind thereafter. #RIPChyna
— Josh Mathews (@realjoshmathews) April 21, 2016
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