Trivia

From January 2012-June 2015 she lived in Tokyo, Japan, where she taught English to Japanese students.

On April 20, 2016, she was found dead at her home in Redondo Beach, CA. She had been taking medication for anxiety and insomnia. A statement was posted to her Twitter account confirming her death. The cause later was called prescription drug overdose. Her brain has been donated to science to study the effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Once served in the Peace Corps.

Was a UN scholar.

She spent six months in Spain finishing off her major in Spanish literature.

Once busted an implant while wrestling

Published author.

When she first came to the WWF the only people who wanted her there were Shawn Michaels and Paul Levesque (aka Triple H). She can speak fluently in Spanish, German and French.

Can bench-press up to 325 lb.

Is a licensed boxer and was preparing for her first boxing match when she was hired by the World Wrestling Federation.

Once sought employment on the U.S. Secret Service.

During her career in the WWF--now WWE--she was the only female wrestler who would do battle in the ring with male wrestlers.

Became first woman to hold a men's title in he WWF by defeating Jeff Jarrett for the Intercontinental title in 1999.

She lost the role of TX she desperately wanted to play in Terminator 3: La rebelión de las máquinas (2003) to model/actress Kristanna Loken.

In November 2007 she legally had her name changed to Chyna.

Left the WWF in June 2001 when she could not come to terms on a new contract due to money issues.

Her remains were cremated and ashes are scattered into the Pacific Ocean.

Became first woman to compete in the Royal Rumble

Worked as a belly dancer, pager/beeper salesperson, singing telegram, bartender and airline attendant.

Started lifting weights at 15 years old.

She traveled around Europe during her teenage years, and would spend two nights in Spain, then off again for four nights in France, etc. She ended up spending two months in Germany.

Received her wrestling training under Walter 'Killer' Kowalski.

Appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008). (febrero de 2008)

Became first woman to compete in the King of the Ring tournament

First woman to win the World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship.

WWE Hall of Famer.

Moved out of home when she was 15 years old.

Graduated from The University of Tampa in 1991.

Has two older siblings; an older sister named Kathy and an older brother named Sonny.

Her manager was Anthony Anzaldo.

Was once made "Number 1 Contender" for WWF Championsip by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, but lost her spot to Mick Foley (aka Mankind).

Her mother married five times.

Her father is a recovered alcoholic

Former World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion

Two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.

Was co-holder of the WWF Intercontinental Championship with fellow WWF superstar Chris Jericho (I).

Her father Joe passed away on May 15, 2014.

In an interview with the TV Guide Channel, former professional wrestler turned Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura said that she was his favorite wrestler and that she's "the best wrestler out there as we speak".

Chyna is in the process of filming several feature films, working on a television series of her own and working on releasing a new book and her own fitness video with Madd Dogg Athletics (abril de 2010)

Chyna has been signed to a modeling contact with Model House Talents. (febrero de 2011)

Worked for BTW (Big Time Wrestling) in Newark, CA, in the '90s.

When she debuted in the WWF, many of the male superstars refused to sell for her during matches; she credits Mick Foley, one of the first who was willing, for changing that.

Was called "The Breast Woman In The WWF" by fellow DX member Shawn Michaels.

Announced on Howard Stern's radio show that she might release her first singing album soon. (agosto de 2004)

Became engaged to Sean Waltman (formerly X-Pac of WWE). (noviembre de 2002)

Jane Fonda is her "idol".

Was a member of The Corporate Ministry

Was one of the founding members of D-Generation X.

Was a member of The Corporation

Was engaged to Sean Waltman. [November 1, 2002].