Shane McMahon, Dixie Carter, Chris Jericho, The Rock, Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, The Bella Twins and More React to Chyna’s Passing

April 21, 2016

More pro wrestling names continue to react to the death of Joanie “Chyna” Laurer as the following Tweets have been posted:

Happy to have met you, laugh with you and work with you. GOD BLESS. #RIPChyna @ChynaJoanLaurer

— Bubba Ray Dudley (@BubbaRayDudley) April 21, 2016

Glad I got to see Joanie recently and tell her in person how much I cared for her. She was a wonderful person. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/AIwSPXMT5c

— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) April 21, 2016

Chyna was key in paving the way 4 women in WWE. She is greatly loved & will b greatly missed! Thx 4 inspiring us women wrestlers! #RIPChyna

— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) April 21, 2016

Sending strength and light to the family of Joanie Laurer (CHYNA). What a trailblazer in the world of the @WWE. #RIPChyna

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 21, 2016

Crushed to hear that Chyna has passed away. In WWE she was over at the highest level. Very funny, sweet, and bad ass. She was awesome. @WWE

— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) 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

So very sad to hear about the passing of @chynajoanlaurer Way too young. #RIP

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) April 21, 2016

Very sad and tragic news about the passing of Chyna. A kind and funny lady. Her legacy will live forever. RIP Joanie pic.twitter.com/3D6EbP2myJ

— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) April 21, 2016

Still can’t believe that we lost a warrior in Chyna. My heart goes out to the family and friends in this time of need. #RIPChyna

— D-von Dudley (@TestifyDVon) April 21, 2016

So sorry to hear about Chyna passing. I was honored to work w such a talented women!#RIPChyna pic.twitter.com/8rTFXEdcWs

— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) April 21, 2016

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.