I haven’t read the book, but I’d like to comment on your synopsis:
In my opinion, Chyna was a victim of circumstance
(backstage politics, and earlier in life) compared to Sable, who turned into a bitch with an over-inflated ego…and other things.
It’s interesting to hear a female’s take on Kowalski’s school:
Paints him as a stingy character all about the money, who wouldn't spring for heating in winter with a backyard ring that was hard as anything
To be fair, that really sums up the majority of wrestling schools and promoters - including the ones I dealt with.
I don’t know what kind of finances Kowalski had by then, but he wasn’t Vince McMahon.
Also, yes - the idea of running a business is to make money.
Sorry, Joanie.
Nobody starts any kind of business with the goal of breaking even.
Chyna was truly unique.
I can’t think of any other woman wrestler who’s been in her position on a roster - playing both sides of the fence as both a “diva” and wrestler who had regular matches with the men.
Yeah, there was some resentment.
Ahmed Johnson flatly refused to job to her saying, “Ain’t no bitch gonna pin me.”
Other guys, like Foley, had no problem putting her over because they understood that she/her character was deserving.
For as much shit as was flung her way, you never heard about Chyna giving any back.
She did what her employer asked of her.
She got screwed a couple times along the way.
It’s sad that the only person she ever really hurt was the least deserving: herself.
I hope she can stop her path of self-destruction and pull her life together.
Like many former wrestling “stars,” she lost more than most people, but she also gained more than most.
She enjoyed opportunities that volumes of hopefuls strive for, but never experience.
She’s been there, has a name, and I’m convinced she could do something
(other than another sex tape) again.
Although, the porn industry can be quite lucrative, maybe she could learn the ropes and have a long-term future there.
I’m being serious.