Chyna

Chyna was the ring name of American professional wrestler Joanie Laurer, who became known for her strength, distinctive look, and groundbreaking roles in WWE during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Triple H: Triple H is the ring name of American professional wrestler Paul Levesque, a prominent WWE performer and executive. He was Chyna’s on-screen ally and real-life partner during her early WWE rise.
Intergender wrestling: Intergender wrestling is professional wrestling in which performers of different genders compete against one another. Chyna’s matches against men made this format unusually prominent in WWE.
Women's professional wrestling: Women's professional wrestling is staged wrestling performed by women, combining athletic competition with scripted storytelling. Chyna’s success expanded the kinds of roles women could occupy in WWE.
WWE Divas: WWE Divas was WWE's branding for many women performers, especially during the 2000s and early 2010s. The branding emphasized a different presentation of women than Chyna’s muscular enforcer persona.
Shawn Michaels: Shawn Michaels is an American professional wrestler known for his long WWE career and the ring name Mr. WrestleMania. He teamed with Chyna and Triple H as part of D-Generation X.
WWE Women's Championship: The WWE Women's Championship is a professional wrestling title established by WWE in 1956. Chyna won the title in 1999, becoming the first woman to hold it in her career.
Women in professional wrestling: Women in professional wrestling are performers, promoters, and other participants in the sport's staged competition and storytelling. Her career became a prominent reference point in debates about women's place in wrestling.
Lita: Lita is the ring name of American professional wrestler Amy Dumas, known for her WWE career and high-flying style. Her athletic, alternative image offers a distinct path for women’s stardom in WWE.
Vince McMahon: Vince McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter and media executive who led WWE for decades. His company provided the platform on which Chyna became a major star.
WWE Intercontinental Championship: The WWE Intercontinental Championship is a men's professional wrestling title introduced in 1979. Chyna became the first woman to win the championship, in 1999.