AEW star Leila Grey made a powerful statement during her appearance on Hey! (EW) with RJ Cityshe doesnt 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 wrestlings infamous Attitude Era, suggesting that todays more serious Womens Revolution might not be her cup of tea. But Leila made it clear shes a fan of bothespecially when it comes to strong women breaking barriers.
RJ joked about the over-the-top antics that defined the early 2000s:
Leila didnt blinkshe went straight to the point, revealing the legend who inspired her to step into the ring:
Leila Grey isnt just trying to survive in a stacked womens divisionshes shooting for legend status. Dropping Chynas name isnt just fan service, its 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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