10 Sneaky Tributes To WWE Greats

9. Raquel González (Chyna)

Raquel Gonzalez NXT TakeOver In Your House
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NXT TakeOver: In Your House had a lot of hidden gem throwbacks to the classic pay-per-view series' heyday. The house entrance set was a nice touch, and so was that 'Handsome' Dok Hendrix portrait in Johnny Gargano's living room-come locker hangout. Then, there was the imposing Raquel González.

Her entire night's work was a salute to Chyna.

Raquel's ring gear was almost exactly the same as that worn by the 'Ninth Wonder Of The World' during her debut back at In Your House 13 in February 1997. Mauro Ranallo hammered this home on commentary in typically energetic style, noting that González shared some things in common with Chyna (mainly her incredible strength).

This was a great way to pay tribute to Chyna without expressly saying something like, 'Raquel González is 2020's version of Chyna'. It was just subtle enough not to come across as forced, but planned enough to look heartfelt.

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