Stephanie McMahon, Jim Ross, RVD, Chavo Guerrero and Others on Chyna Passing Away

By DailyWrestlingNews.com on April 21, 2016

– As noted, former WWE Women’s Champion Joanie “Chyna” Laurer was found dead at her Rodondo Beach, California home on Wednesday. She was 45. The cause of death is still unknown but we will keep you updated.

Below are reactions from the wrestling world:

I just heard the tragic news that @ChynaJoanLaurer has passed. She was truly a pioneer in our industry, and she will be missed. #RIPChyna

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 21, 2016

Such a sad day. I will be staying off social media for a few days. This news broke my heart

— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 21, 2016

Shit. Really? Chyna?

— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) April 21, 2016

R.I.P. CHYNA pic.twitter.com/FJ6PuW2zsr

— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) April 21, 2016

Lord God be with us ALL! It's all gone in the blink of an eye! KMSSL.

— Lance Hoyt/Archer (@LanceHoyt) April 21, 2016

All I can say is that Chyna was always incredibly kind to me. I never forgot that. Life can be rough even to the strongest amongst us.

— Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 21, 2016

#RIPChyna – May you bask in tranquility. https://t.co/BCqkgx4RNx

— #StrongerThanDeath (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 21, 2016

Condolences to the family & friends of @ChynaJoanLaurer. Hopefully her troubled soul has found peace.

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— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 21, 2016

Ouch…. Heavy heart tonight! #ripchyna. I literally got a pain in my tummy for this one. A true women's wrestling idol! #godbless

— Jillian Hall (@Jillianhall1) April 21, 2016

Coming home from @knokxpro training tonight only to hear this . Rest easy my friend . Thank you for gracing the… https://t.co/jY3xUgdJv1

— JR RIKISHI FATU (@TheREALRIKISHI) 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

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

My heart goes out to the family & friends of @ChynaJoanLaurer Another one gone too soon. #RIPChyna

— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) April 21, 2016

Chyna. Rest in peace.

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 21, 2016

#RIPChyna

— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) April 21, 2016

RIP Joannie "Chyna" Laurer. #WWE

— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) April 21, 2016

A life can not be summed up in 140 characters. Chyna broke barriers and made people look at women in wrestling a whole new way.#RIPChyna

— David Lagana (@Lagana) April 21, 2016

Tell people what you should while you can…You NEVER KNOW if you will have the chance again! 🙁

— Terri Runnels (@theterrirunnels) 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

Rest in peace Joanie Lauer aka CHYNA. You were a kind, gentle and a misunderstood soul. Godspeed my friend. #RIPChyna

— Brian Heffron (@BlueMeanieBWO) April 21, 2016