DATE: July 1999
Since her debut in the World Wrestling Federation two and a half
years ago, Chyna has shattered every stereotype about women in the
sports-entertainment business. The Ninth Wonder of the World has
proven that she belongs in the Federation just as much as any man,
from both a physical and a mental standpoint.
Why then couldn’t Chyna become a full-time superstar? What would
happen if the Corporate Ministry’s bodyguard entered the squared
circle? How would she fare against Mankind? Against the Rock?
Against Stone Cold Steve Austin? Based on what we’ve seen from
her already, is there any doubt that she would be successful?
On numerous occasions, Chyna has stated that she has no interest in
the Federation Women’s Championship. But the fact that she
competed in this year’s Royal Rumble shows that she is interested in
the big prize – the World Wrestling Federation Championship.
Although a woman has never fought for that title before, Chyna’s first
few attempts at entering the squared circle might indicate that she is
a strong candidate to head the list.
Several weeks ago on RAW, the world witnessed Chyna’s latest
foray into the squared circle, when Commissioner Michaels ordered
her to square off against the "World’s Most Dangerous Man," Ken
Shamrock! Chyna got right in his face, never showing any fear or
intimidation. So piercing were Chyna’s words that Shamrock gave
her a belly-to-belly suplex, and then left ringside before his
explosive temper could do any more damage.
We all know that Chyna possesses physical skills comparable to any
other Federation Superstar. Her sculpted physique has attracted
attention for years. We also know that, like Triple H, Chyna was
trained for the mat wars by Walter "Killer" Kowalski, one of the
most sadistic madmen ever to hit the ring. The mean streak we have
seen in Hunter in recent weeks – implanted in him by Kowalski – is
certainly also alive inside Chyna. Never has Chyna shown the
slightest sign of fear; in fact, she is often the cause of it. We have
seen her get involved in matches constantly, never afraid to do what
she must to ensure a victory for her men.
A big reason why Chyna has been able to be so successful is
because she is a woman. When the Ninth Wonder of the World gets
physically involved in matches, opponents never expect her to be as
brutal and as mean-spirited as she is. And oftentimes, her victims
refuse to strike back, out of chivalry and respect for the "fair sex."
Look at Shamrock on Monday night.
But why should the victories be for her men? Why not for her? She
has the size. She has the know-how. She shows no fear. She has
wrestled – and defeated – men. She knows how to use the fact that
she is a woman to her advantage.
Can you imagine if Chyna was a full-time competitor? If she has
already managed to defeat a superstar the caliber of Triple H, then
the sky’s the limit! The Ninth Wonder of the World has all the assets
necessary to become the first-ever female Federation Champion, and
I for one hopes she does something about it.
COMPANY: WWF Magazine
AUTHOR: Seth Mates