RIP Joanie Laurer, aka Chyna, 1970-2016

Sadness has befallen the world of sports entertainment after the news broke that Chyna passed away. According to the WWE, “The Ninth Wonder of the World” was the first lady to take part in a Royal Rumble match and is the sole woman to have ever held the Intercontinental Championship belt. Here was some of the reaction on Twitter:

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

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

Someone who wasn't afraid to blaze her own trail & create a path for those who would follow. A pioneer whose star shined bright. #RIPChyna

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 21, 2016

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