Legendary women’s wrestler Chyna is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame next month as a founding member of D-Generation X (DX). The WWE Universe is over the moon for the late Joanie Laurer, though a number of wrestling fans believe she is being shortchanged by going in as one member of a six-person faction, and not as a singles competitor.
“I think that X-Pac and Chyna deserve to get inducted into the HOF on their own, but DX as a whole getting in might be the best compromise we’re going to get for the latter,” one Twitter user wrote.
Another member of the social media site was much more critical of the call by WWE brass, calling it “load of bollocks” that “Chyna can’t get in there on her own merit.”
Yes, people don’t know how to feel today.
Below is a mix of reactions from fans, wrestlers, entertainers and wrestling journalists. We’ve got blue checks and regular joes included in our compilation. Let us know how you feel Chyna’s induction as a part of DX in the comments section.
For the purposes of their group induction, D-Generation X consists of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, X-Pac and Chyna. “Ravishing” Rick Rude is being considered a periphery member of the wrestling stable.
I think that X-Pac and Chyna deserve to get inducted into the HOF on their own, but DX as a whole getting in might be the best compromise we're going to get for the latter.
— Brian Zane (@zmanbrianzane) February 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/WrestleFPW/status/1097544870363721728
Very happy for Chyna. May she Rest In Peace. 🛎🛎🛎 https://t.co/4nJn2dHzti
— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) February 18, 2019
I’m glad Chyna is getting her place in the HOF!
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) February 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/NikkiCrossWWE/status/1097543594339168259
CHYNA SHOULD BE IN HALL OF FAME, CHYNA SHOULD BE IN HALL OF FAME.#WWE puts her in w/ one of the most iconic groups ever.
CHYNA SHOULD BE IN BY HERSELF. SHE SHOULDN'T BE OVERSHADOWED.
Some wrestling fans…if you gave them a $100 bill they complain they wanted 5, $20 bills.
— Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) February 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/RossOnRasslin/status/1097542351168376833
https://twitter.com/heartbreakersme/status/1097542929957249026
https://twitter.com/RealLifeKaz/status/1097540262065262592
Please don't be one of the people complaining about Chyna going into the HOF with DX just because it wasn't a solo induction. Every single member of the group could go in alone, but DX as a whole is undeniable in their influence. Not one person could say they don't deserve it.
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) February 18, 2019
Chyna is being inducted into the Hall of Fame as a part of DX. There is little doubt in my mind, that WWE obviously wants the positive media attention, and will eventually also induct her individually. She will be the only 2 time female Hall of Famer. Mark my words.
— Dnellicious (@Dnellicious) February 18, 2019
I know not everyone across the board will be 100% happy but they SHOULD be thrilled Chyna will be inducted. Her major run was part of DX. This puts her in the time capsule forever. Her legacy gets to be celebrated. All good things.
— Mike Johnson (@MikePWInsider) February 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/XThreeee/status/1097542881403944967
My girl is going into the Hall of Fame. Ugly crying all morning for Chyna. pic.twitter.com/wZetT2gZs3
— Jake (@JakeIsntJacob) February 18, 2019
CHYNA IS IN pic.twitter.com/9BU3KGVBhI
— BIG MOOSE COOCH (@livorleave) February 18, 2019
Something has felt very off about WWE working hard to pioneer their women's division while not acknowledging the incredibly important contributions of Chyna, so it's pretty nice to hear that she's finally going into the Hall of Fame. Solo or along with DX, hardly even matters. pic.twitter.com/8GO05OJFCM
— John Squires 🎃 (@FreddyInSpace) February 18, 2019