WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels shared a compelling account of his first encounter with Chyna before she joined WWE as DX’s female bodyguard.
Speaking to Kenny McIntosh of Inside The Ropes, during a Q&A tour in January 2018, Michaels reminisced about the profound impact Chyna had on DX and the striking impression she made on him upon their first meeting.
If she’s not there it’s just another bunch of dudes with a manager. DX doesn’t have the impact it had coming out of the gates if she’s not a part of it.
Michaels emphasised, highlighting Chyna’s pivotal role in shaping the group’s identity. Describing the moment he first laid eyes on Chyna, Michaels recalled being awe-struck by her presence.
She had jet-black hair, she’s like 6’2, she’s got the delts out, the guns are out and we’re going ‘Oh my god.’ Say what you want about how Chyna looked when she first came in, but there was something unbelievably sexy about her.
Michaels candidly expressed, reflecting on the captivating aura Chyna exuded. Michaels further elaborated on the unique allure Chyna possessed, stating:
She was so attractive but so unbelievably different.
Recounting a night of engaging conversation with Chyna, Michaels and his colleagues recognised her potential to be their female bodyguard, recognising the groundbreaking nature of such a role in the wrestling world.
What Did Shawn Michaels Say About Comparisons Between Chyna And WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley?
Shawn Michaels spoke about comparisons that have been made between Chyna and Rhea Ripley and said that while he can see why people would make those comparisons, Ripley will likely go on to accomplish more in the WWE than Chyna did.
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