10 WWE Superstars that were precursors to the Attitude Era

#6 Chyna

Former WWE Superstar Joanie "Chyna" Laurer

The Attitude Era became popular for more than just physical matches and questionable language, the women of WWE played a huge role in the company's success as well.

While there were certainly gratuitous displays of the female figure with the objectification of women, Chyna was WWE's lone female bright spot that began shining without this crutch.

Upon her February 1997 debut, the "Ninth Wonder of the World" got over almost immediately thanks to her ringside presence and displays of strength.

Rather than getting reactions by how she looks, Chyna dominated the male athletes as Hunter Hearst Helmsley's bodyguard and helped elevate the blue-blood. She later broke out on her own and blaze even more trails as a pioneer of WWE's women Superstars.