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
Source: MSN
We finally have a reason that appears to explain Conor McGregor’s shocking and abrupt retirement announcement, and the UFC’s response of pulling him from a fight.
According to Charly Arnolt, McGregor wants around $10 million for his UFC 200 fight with Nate Diaz:
UFC President Dan White pulling McGregor from UFC 200 for refusing to promote the fight by doing press events and commercial shoots made little sense since McGregor seems to be so media-friendly and happy to promote anything for the company.
This report about the pay dispute makes all the sense in the world. McGregor wants more money and will refuse to work in order to get his way. In response, the UFC will make it seem like McGregor is not cooperating. Simply put, this appears to be nothing more than a typical athlete pay dispute.
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
Mil Muertes takes on The Monster Mantanza Cueto for the Lucha Underground Championship title in an intense new episode of “Lucha Underground,” on Wednesday, April 20th at 8:00PM ET/PT on El Rey Network. Watch Fenix receive a shocking surprise when he is set up with unlikely partners in the Trios Tournament, and an old rivalry may just revisit the temple! Don’t miss out on new one-hour episodes of the lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning producer Mark Burnett every Wednesday at 8:00PM ET/PT.
Plus as seen in the video below – Drago vs Aerostar in a Gift of the Gods match:
The following is scheduled for tonight’s 4/20 ROH TV on Comet:
* Part 1 of a look-back at the happenings from the ROH-New Japan Honor Rising shows at Korauken Hall in Tokyo, Japan back in February
* ROH TV Title: Roderick Strong (c) vs. Tomohiro Ishii
* Delirious vs. Gedo
* Dalton Castle & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Jushin Liger & Matt Sydal
UFC President Dana White announced yesterday that they have pulled UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor from UFC 200, where he was scheduled to fight Nate Diaz in a rematch from UFC 196. He was pulled from the main event at UFC 200, due to his unwillingness to fly to Las Vegas and participate in mandatory promotional activities.
McGregor sent the MMA world into chaos by tweeting that he has decided to retire young.
Dana White said the following:
“We pulled Conor McGregor from UFC 200. Conor did not want to come to Las Vegas and film the commercial or be any part of the marketing that we have, he’s in Iceland training and that’s not possible. We had other incidents like this where guys didn’t want to do the press conference, you have to, he didn’t want to. He felt that leaving right now would hurt his training, but every other fighter on the card is coming. I respect Conor as a fighter and I like him as a person, but it doesn’t make you exempt, you have to do it. Is Conor McGregor retiring? Only he can answer that question, I don’t know, but he’s not fighting at UFC 200.”
I Quit Match: Jeff Hardy VS Matt Hardy
Ladder Match for control of the Knockouts: Maria Kanellis, Gail Kim, Jade, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne, Marti Bell & Rebel
X-Division Championship – Triple Threat: (C) Tevor Lee w/Gregory Shane Helms VS Eddie Edwards VS DJ Z
