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Chyna: Joanie Laurer
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"Chyna" Laurer is set to be part of VH1's new reality show Celebrity Rehab which premieres on 10/1. Other celebrities on the show include porn star Mary Carey, Andy Dick, actor Tom Sizemore, Flava Flav's former lover Brigitte Nielsen, and American Idol reject Jessica Sierra.
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Chyna was born Joanie Laurer in Rochester, New York. Her parents divorced when she was young and her mother had "revolving door marriages" (Chyna said it seemed as if there was a new ...(more)
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The first woman to wear the Intercontinental Championship belt, Chyna gained the respect of men inside the World Wrestling Federation and the world at large. But these weren't her most significant battles. Chyna -- a.k.a. Joanie Laurer -- has battled her entire life: against a controlling mother, a scheming father, and a world with a predetermined view of what beauty and success should be. In this inspiring memoir, she shows what it's like to live your dream and overcome your nightmares. Offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the Federation and what it takes to get there, and filled with insights from other WWF Superstars, If They Only Knew is the story of how a real-life hero overcame adversity wherever she found it.
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Joanie "Chyna" Laurer was recently denied access to Club Hyde - the same place that wouldn't let actress Tara Reid in a few weeks ago. Laurer showed up at the trendy club alongside adult star Mary Carey and their entourage, expecting to walk right on in.
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Chyna (Joanie Laurer) has been a getting a lot of flak from the media right now. Her appearance in Larry King Live has really brought the wrath of so many people down on her. Chyna went to the CNN studio upon …
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Joanie Laurer entered the World Wrestling Federation in 1997 as Chyna. Her physical strength, speed and personality have launched her into superstardom of the sports-entertainment industry. She was the first woman ever to compete in the Royal Rumble Match in 1999. Also known as the Ninth Wonder of the World, Chyna redefines the word "feminine" with every flex and body slam....
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