Autopsy Reveals Joanie “Chyna” Laurer’s Death Caused by Drugs and Alcohol

December 14, 2016

According to Pro Wrestling Sheet the autopsy is complete in the death of Joanie “Chyna” Laurer, and officials have determined that her death was caused by drugs and alcohol.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says her death was caused in an accidental manner by the “combined effect of drugs and alcohol.”

As noted, Chyna had been drinking heavily prior to her death, and The Sheet called the Medical Examiner for further clarification on the report and will update once more information is made available.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.