The pro wrestling world continues to react to the death of Joanie “Chyna” Laurer, and the following has been posted on Twitter:
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
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
My heart goes out to the family & friends of @ChynaJoanLaurer Another one gone too soon. #RIPChyna
— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) April 21, 2016
The 1st time I met Chyna I was so drunk that I slipped n grabbed her slammin her to the dance floor. We both laughed thank god. #ripchyna
— Kendra Wilkinson (@KendraWilkinson) April 21, 2016
#RIPChyna thank you for the memories. God bless your family and loved ones, hope they find healing in Your arms pic.twitter.com/WVWUiH9cPX
— ZachGowen.com (@ZachGowen) April 21, 2016
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joanie “Chyna” Laurer. https://t.co/EgNstScdcD #RIPChyna pic.twitter.com/oLSB509p7p
— WWE (@WWE) April 21, 2016
You haven’t met a person but seeing how much they meant to the people you have & love makes it hurt too #RIPChyna You changed the business!
— Rockstar Spud (@RockstarSpud) April 21, 2016
I always admired the great strength of Chyna and how she helped pave the way for women in wrestling. #RIPCHYNA pic.twitter.com/8BFCtFhkAF
— ✨Velvet Sky✨ (@VelVelHoller) 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
Sad to hear the news about Chyna. R.I.P.
— Davey Boy Smith Jr (@DBSmithjr) April 21, 2016
Very sad to hear about the passing of Joanie Laurer. My heart goes out to her family & friends of @ChynaJoanLaurer
— Marc Mero (@MarcMero) 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
RIP JOANNIE LAUER AKA CHYNA. CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY, FANS AND FRIENDS. @WWE
— Zeb Colter (@WWEZeb) April 21, 2016
Condolences to the family & friends of @ChynaJoanLaurer. Hopefully her troubled soul has found peace.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 21, 2016
This shot of Hibiki 30 is for Joanie. I hope you have peace.
— MVP (@The305MVP) April 21, 2016
Sad to hear that one of the people responsible for the women’s movement in wrestling has passed. #RIPChyna
— Bill DeMott (@BillDeMott) 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
Joanie, I’m so sorry. I will always treasure our friendship and will never forget your kindness to my children. RIP https://t.co/pVV0KjbkFt
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) April 21, 2016
Today I pray that I cherish the time I have with family and friends. I pray that I let them know how much they mean to me. #OUDK #RIPChyna
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) April 21, 2016
The struggle is real. Each and every day is a struggle but at least her struggle is over, may she rest now. She was my friend!
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) 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
So tragic. My heart is heavy today reflecting on this amazing woman. #RIPChyna pic.twitter.com/atJK0XJwlS
— Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) April 21, 2016
#RIPChyna #9thWonderOfTheWorld
— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) 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
Tragic to hear about the passing of Chyna. A true pioneer. #RIPChyna
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) April 21, 2016
R I P Chyna…
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) April 21, 2016
Rest easy baby girl! @ChynaJoanLaurer
— GOLDUST (@Goldust) April 21, 2016
Shattered glass ceilings, kicked down doors, broke gender barriers, she was an anomaly & untouchable. Rest now-ur legacy lives on #RIPChyna
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) April 21, 2016
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