In a recent episode of the “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard” podcast, WWE executive Bruce Prichard and co-host Conrad Thompson delved into the groundbreaking career of Chyna, focusing on her wrestling against men in 1998.
Prichard reminisced about a match that few would have predicted a few years prior. The New Age Outlaws teamed up with DX to face off against LOD and the Disciples of Apocalypse in an eight-man tag team match. However, the real star of the show was Chyna. The match was designed to highlight her strength and skill, with her opponents selling her moves to emphasize her dominance in the ring.
Chyna’s performance included pulling off a hurricane Rana, which impressed the audience and her fellow wrestlers. Prichard noted the willingness of the Harris brothers and the Road Warriors to put Chyna over, something that would have been unlikely just a few years earlier.
The audience’s demand for more physicality from Chyna in matches against men was growing, and WWE was more than happy to deliver. Prichard emphasized that this was a significant moment in WWE history, marking a shift in audience expectations and the role of women in the ring.
Chyna’s rising popularity and ability to hold her own against her male counterparts were a testament to her talent and a sign of changing times in the wrestling world. This discussion serves as a reminder of Chyna’s unique place in WWE history and her contributions to the evolution of women’s wrestling.
