Source: TMZ
TMZ reports that police are investigating Chyna’s death as a possible overdose, mainly because of her history with drugs. Prescription bottles were found in her home but there were no illegal drugs and no signs of foul play.
Chyna was found in her Redondo Beach, California home on Wednesday at the age of 45. She was found in bed by a friend who checked on her after Chyna went several days without answering her phone. The friend found her unresponsive and called 911.
It’s been a crazy 72 hours in the world of MMA. Conor McGregor sent out a tweet on Tuesday that read
I’ve decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese. Catch y’all later
This sent fellow MMA fighters and fans into an uproar on social media. Many wondered what it meant for the main event at UFC 200? Who would Nate Diaz face?
We still don’t have those answers but according to Dana White Conor has to clear up the retirement comments otherwise the scheduled bout between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar will be for the featherweight title.
The notorious one is also making headlines in the world of professional wrestling. For what it’s worth this could mean absolutely nothing but WWE super star and fellow Irish Becky Lynch posted a photo via Instagram of McGregor wearing her shirt with the caption #ComejoinMeBro. You can see the post here. https://instagram.com/p/BEZnFPBC_eX/
So what do you think guys, will we see the notorious in WWE? Is he really retired from MMA or is all of this a ploy to generate buzz for UFC 200 in July?
ABC 7 reports that Joan Laurer better known for her in ring name Chyna has passed away at 46, her manager George Pennacchio confirms.
Laurer was found dead in her bed at her home in Radando beach. This is a developing story and we’ll report more as it develops.
We here at WNB would like to extend our deepest condolences to chyna’s family friends and fans.
*UPDATE*
WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Joanie Laurer, best known for competing in WWE as Chyna, has passed away.
A physically striking and talented performer, Chyna was a true sports-entertainment pioneer. Not only was the Superstar dubbed “The Ninth Wonder of the World” a founding member of the groundbreaking faction D-Generation X, but she also holds the distinction of being the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble Match and the first and only woman to win the Intercontinental Championship.
Upon hearing the sad news, WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon tweeted the following:
I just heard the tragic news that @ChynaJoanLaurer has passed. She was truly a pioneer in our industry, and she will be missed. #RIPChyna
The following is scheduled for tonight’s 4/20 WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
* Samoa Joe vs. Apollo Crews
* NXT Tag Team Champions American Alpha vs. Enzo & Big Cass
* The debut of No Way Jose
* Nia Jax vs. Deonna Purrazzo
Source: WrestleView.com
Tommy Dreamer, Rhyno, Shane Douglas, Rob Van Dam, Joel Gertner, The Blue Meanie, Danny Doring, Stephen DeAngelis, Ron Buffone and talent booked on the show (outside) took part in a tribute to the late Balls Mahoney at last night’s House of Hardcore event in Philadelphia at the former ECW Arena.
Source: WrestlingINC
E! will premiere the “Total Bellas” docu-series this fall with The Bella Twins, Daniel Bryan, John Cena, John Laurinaitis and others in their family featured. It was mentioned on tonight’s RAW that the show will premiere in October. As noted, there will be 6 one-hour episodes.
Shane McMahon will be running WWE RAW for the third week in a row on tonight’s show from London. Taping for tonight’s show will begin soon. Shane tweeted the following for tonight’s event:
Source: WWE.com
Will Shane McMahon be in control of RAW again this week, or will The Authority be back to put a stop to Shane’s tenure as Raw showrunner?
Will rivalries with Jericho, Zayn, Owens and Ambrose reach a boiling point?
Can Reigns continue to silence his critics as “the guy” in WWE?
Is Emma in for an Irish Lass Kicking?
Who will advance in the No. 1 Contenders’ Tag Team Tournament?
Source: WrestlingINC
WWE announced Saturday that Adam Rose and Konnor have each been suspended 60 days effective immediately for a second violation of the company’s Talent Wellness Program, it was the first time WWE had announced a suspension for either wrestler.
According to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline, Konnor’s first suspension was in 2006, a year before WWE announced that all violations of the Talent Wellness Program would be made public — he was working as a developmental wrestler at the time in Deep South Wrestling. Meltzer also says Rose was suspended in 2013. WWE, however, never made a public announcement about that suspension. Like Konnor, Rose was a developmental wrestler at the time of his first suspension.
