Chyna [11] born Joan Marie Laurer ; December 27, — April 17, was an American professional wrestler , glamour model , actress , author , bodybuilder and pornographic actress. The latter was her final appearance in a wrestling ring. Outside of wrestling, Chyna appeared in Playboy magazine twice, as well as numerous television shows and films. She was considered a sex symbol. Drew in Chyna was also known for her tumultuous relationship with fellow wrestler Sean Waltman , with whom she made a sex tape released commercially in as 1 Night in China , which won a AVN Award for Best-Selling Title.