Leila Grey Says She Wanted To Be the Next Chyna

AEW star Leila Grey made a powerful statement during her appearance on Hey! (EW) with RJ City—she doesn’t just admire WWE legend Chyna, she wants to follow in her footsteps.

During the June 1, 2025 episode, RJ teased Grey about her love for wrestling’s infamous Attitude Era, suggesting that today’s more serious Women’s Revolution might not be her cup of tea. But Leila made it clear she’s a fan of both—especially when it comes to strong women breaking barriers.

“No, I’m a fan of the revolution too. But the Attitude Era is what got me into this.”

RJ joked about the over-the-top antics that defined the early 2000s:

“Back in 2001, you’d be making six figures just to stand in a gravy bowl, you know what I’m saying?”

Leila didn’t blink—she went straight to the point, revealing the legend who inspired her to step into the ring:

“I wanted to be Chyna. I want to be the next Chyna.”

Leila Grey isn’t just trying to survive in a stacked women’s division—she’s shooting for legend status. Dropping Chyna’s name isn’t just fan service, it’s a challenge to herself and the industry. If she backs it up in the ring, we might be watching the next powerhouse rewrite the playbook.

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