4 Wrestlers Whose Pasts Caught Up With Them In 2015

3. Chyna

To say that Chyna's post-WWE years have been tumultuous would be an understatement the size of her once massive biceps. Once the most accomplished woman in wrestling thanks to two historic reigns as intercontinental champion and star power that helped her transcend the industry and find success in the mainstream media, Chyna was a huge star in the sports entertainment industry. Unfortunately, ego and a nasty split from real life beau Triple H led to the raven-haired beauty departing Vince McMahon's company for greener pastures elsewhere. Those greener pastures became a wasteland of torrid affairs with former co-stars, legal troubles and porn. Arrested for domestic assault on Sean Waltman, her life became the butt of many jokes, especially when she accepted an offer to star in her first feature length porno titled, "Backdoor To Chyna." Add to that a well-publicized overdose in 2010 and you had a woman who appeared well on her way to becoming another tragic wrestling story. Luckily, she was able to recover and now lives in Japan, where she teaches English. But there is a price for her infamy. When asked by Steve Austin in a 2015 WWE Network broadcast of the Stone Cold Podcast if Chyna belongs in the Hall of Fame, COO Triple H admitted that she does. However, her history as an award-winning adult film star opens her up to criticisms by parents who do not want their children Googling her. By bringing her back to television and re-familiarizing the audience with her, that scenario is more likely to occur in homes across the country. Thus, the woman once referred to as the Ninth Wonder of the World will spend time wondering what may have been for her legacy had she made better decisions during her post-wrestling life.
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Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.