NEWS: Former WWE Champion Joanie "Chyna" Laurer is Dead at the Age of 46

NEWS: The only woman to ever hold a major men's title, Joanie "Chyna" Laurer was found dead in her apartment. Chyna was 46 years old. According to sources, a friend went to check on Chyna; but, called the police as soon as Laurer was found unresponsive. Due to Laurer's past struggles with substance abuse, police are investigating the death as an overdose; however, authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal drugs found in her apartment. There were; however, several prescription drugs found on the scene. The following was posted to Chyna's official Twitter account, "It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us that loved her." Although the WWE had not publicly acknowledged Chyna for years, several WWE Superstars lamented her passing. "My prayers go out to Joanie Laurer and her family. It's very sad to hear this news. Chyna was revolutionary for women in wrestling," Natalya Neidhart stated. Chyna's friend and WWE Hall of Famer, Amy "Lita" Dumas took to Twitter to express the following, "So tragic. My heart is heavy today reflecting on this amazing woman #RIPChyna." WWE Women's Champion Charlotte tweeted the following, "Chyna was fearless to no man & a huge part of #womenswrestling her impact will never be forgotten. thoughts & prayers are with her family." NXT Superstar Bayley tweeted, "Just woke up to the sad news about Chyna. Such a huge part of #womenswrestling and of my childhood. Very sad day #9thWonderOfTheWorld." Chyna had an illustrious Hall of Fame worthy WWE career which included her being the muscle of the legendary D-X stable. She was a force to be reckoned with earning the moniker the 9th Wonder of the World (Andre the Giant was the 8th Wonder of the World.) Chyna was a former Women's Champion, the first woman to enter the King of the Ring and the Royal Rumble. Chyna is the only woman to ever hold the Intercontinental Championship. After her WWE career ended, Chyna tested the waters of reality television on VH1's Surreal Life and the show Celebrity Rehab, where her struggles with addiction were documented before a massive television audience. Chyna posed for Playboy magazine and also found herself in the adult film industry, where she performed in six adult movies from 2004 to 2013. Her well publicized struggles with addiction and her adult film career caused her relationship with the WWE to sour. Although her accomplishments were obviously Hall of Fame worthy, the WWE (led by Laurer's former real life boyfriend Paul "Triple H" LeVesque) essentially ignored her for years. The Company issued the following statement on Chyna's passing, "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 wildly talented performer, Chyna was a true sports-entertainment pioneer. Not only did the Superstar dubbed “The Ninth Wonder of the World” help found the groundbreaking faction D-Generation X, but she also holds the distinction of being the first and only female to win the Intercontinental Championship. WWE extends its condolences to Laurer’s family, friends and fans." R.I.P. Joanie "Chyna" Laurer - 12/27/1970 - 4/20/2016.