Raquel Rodriguez comments on Chyna's influence.
Raquel Rodriguez is one of the most physically imposing figures in the WWE women's division and has drawn comparisons to Chyna from some fans. Chyna was billed as the "Ninth Wonder of the World" in WWE and wasn't afraid to mix it up with the men during her run in the Attitude Era.
Speaking to Jessica Kleinschmidt on Short and to the Point, Raquel was asked about Chyna's influence.
"It was inspiring, it really was, because she had so many feuds with men as well. For me, she solidified that idea of 'we can hang with the boys too.' When I was watching her growing up, I was always playing basketball, and I would go and play against the boys. I think that's helped me invaluable as well because it's helped me up my level everything. Even at the Performance Center, getting to be in a male class like Scotty 2 Hotty's and getting to soak in all of his experience and knowledge and working with other young men who have years of experience over me and have so much knowledge, it was invaluable information and such amazing learning that I wish I could one day give to someone else. It has really helped me in my career and my performance overall," she said.
Rodriguez faced Rhea Ripley at WWE Payback for the WWE Women's World Championship.
Ripley, who paid tribute to Chyna with her gear, was victorious in the bout.
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