The article discusses the real-life love triangle between WWE wrestlers Triple H and Chyna, and Stephanie McMahon, the daughter of WWE owner Vince McMahon. Triple H and Chyna started dating in 1997, but their relationship ended in 2000 when Triple H began an on-screen romance with Stephanie McMahon, which eventually turned into a real-life relationship. The love triangle led to tension between Chyna and the new couple, and Chyna was eventually let go from the WWE in 2001. There are conflicting reports about the reason for her departure, with some attributing it to the tension between Chyna and the couple, while others claim she made unrealistic demands for her new contract. The article also touches on the aftermath of Chyna's departure from the WWE and her struggles with personal demons, which ultimately led to her death in 2016.
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1. Chyna (Joanie Laurer) debuted in the WWF in 1997 as a bodyguard for D-Generation X.
2. Chyna was trained by Shawn Michaels and Triple H, who lobbied for her to join the WWF.
3. Chyna and Triple H started a romantic relationship in the late 1990s.
4. Chyna became the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble, compete in the King of the Ring, and become the number one contender for the WWF Championship in 1999.
5. Chyna and Triple H bought a house and started living together.
6. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon began a romantic relationship, which was initially kept secret.
7. Chyna discovered a love letter from Stephanie McMahon to Triple H, which led to a confrontation.
8. Chyna left the WWF in 2001, with conflicting reports on whether she was let go due to tension with Stephanie McMahon and Triple H or due to contract disputes.
9. Chyna was offered a $400,000 per year contract by the WWF, but she wanted a base salary of $1 million.
10. Jim Ross, then executive vice president of talent relations for the WWF, stated that there was no pressure from Vince McMahon to let Chyna go.
11. Chyna's career and personal life declined after she left the WWE.
12. Chyna passed away in 2016 due to an overdose.