R.I.P. Chris Benoit 1967-2007

Shrukan · June 25, 2007 at 9:30 PM

Chris Benoit. One of the Great Wrestlers in the world. Although some of you may not know him, please listen well.

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Lt. Tommy Pope of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department said the three were found at their home about 2:30 p.m., but refused to release details.

Pope said results of autopsies on Benoit, his wife Nancy, and 7-year-old son Daniel were expected Tuesday.

Benoit, 40, was a former world heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion and held several tag-team titles over his career.

"WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family's relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy," the federation said in a statement on its Web site.

Benoit was scheduled to perform at the "Vengeance" pay-per-view event Sunday night in Houston, but was replaced at the last minute because of what announcer Jim Ross called "personal reasons."

Benoit, a Canadian native, maintained a home in metro Atlanta from the time he wrestled for the defunct World Championship Wrestling.

The WWE canceled its live "Monday Night RAW" card in Corpus Christi, Texas, and USA Network aired a three-hour tribute to Benoit in place of the scheduled wrestling telecast.

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The reason why I think Chris Benoit was the one of the greatest Superstars in the business was because not only for his skills in and out of the ring, but also his heart.

Back in Nov. 2005, Eddie Guerrero, another Superstar just like Chris Benoit, died from a heart attack. Chris, one of his best friends in the business, cried over the phone with Chavo Guerrero, Eddie's nephew, the same day Eddie was found dead. After Eddie died, many still remembered him, played videos of his past life, and continued his "Viva La Raza!" trademark living.

Now that Chris Benoit is dead, many cry over his death as well as his wife and son's. Many pay tribute to Chris Benoit's family.

I'm.... sad about this. This is the second one of my favorite Superstars who died. Eddie was a favorite as well. Now the Rabid Wolverine? I hate this, and practically now I am crying.

Its not fair! For death to come and snatch his soul! Why him and not another?!

I hate this. I hate death.

I want to be alone. Just leave me alone.

I hate death....

Captain Spiff · June 25, 2007 at 10:20 PM

That's sad, I hope he rests in peace.

Aronath · June 26, 2007 at 4:49 AM

Yeah, It is sad.

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According to lead investigator Lt. Tommy Pope, of the Fayette County Sheriff?s Department, in Fayetteville, Ga., the deaths of WWE Superstar Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel were the result of a double murder-suicide, WWE.com has learned.

Benoit failed to appear both at Saturday?s live event in Beaumont, Tx., and WWE?s Vengeance: Night of Champions in Houston Sunday night, after informing WWE of a family emergency. Several curious text messages sent by Benoit early Sunday morning prompted concerned friends to alert Richard Hering, VP of Government Relations for WWE, Inc. Hering, in turn, spoke with Fayette County sheriffs Monday, and requested that they respond to the Benoit residence to check on him and his family.

Authorities representing the Sheriff?s Department initially had a difficult time entering Benoit?s new Fayetteville home Monday afternoon, which had been guarded by two large German Shepherds roaming freely around the property. Once authorities entered the residence, they quickly located the bodies of Benoit, Nancy and Daniel. WWE was notified of the discovery at approximately 4 p.m.

At 10 p.m. Monday night, Lt. Pope held a press conference in conjunction with Scott Ballard, the district attorney for Fayette County. The press conference officially ruled authorities? findings as a double murder-suicide from within the home.

WAGA, a FOX-owned and operated television station in Atlanta, reported that investigators believe Benoit killed his wife and 7-year-old son over the weekend, then himself on Monday.

The three bodies have been received by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation?s crime lab, in Decatur, Ga., where autopsies will be performed Tuesday morning. Toxicology reports will not become available for at least two weeks.

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Just found that update on WWE's site =\

Muigi · June 26, 2007 at 8:41 AM

Ah crap, now another awesome wrestler dies. Hulk Hogan or Steve Austin better not die next.

Tis truely a sad time for the WWE for losing yet another awesome superstar.

Steelia · June 26, 2007 at 10:00 AM

It's times like this when I think that, eventually, all those guys will meet their maker at some point... It's not pleasant to think about, but it's things like this that go to show you that no one is immortal, as much as we hope to be or think we are at times.

May he rest in peace. I hope his family and friends remain strong, as do his fans.

Shrukan · June 26, 2007 at 12:42 PM

They are now saying he killed his wife and children because of Steroids! QUIT POINTING THAT DAMN FINGER!!

Shrukan · June 26, 2007 at 4:54 PM

OH DEAR f***ING LORD!

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That idiot Chris Benoit not only died, but took his whole family with him. Why would you feel sorrow or any kind of desire to make a signature image based on him? That'd be like making a signature of Hitler because you're a fan. ~~ And yeah, that question's directly for you, Shrukan.

"FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Pro wrestler Chris Benoit strangled his wife, suffocated his 7-year-old son and placed a Bible next to their bodies before hanging himself with the pulley of a weight machine, authorities said Tuesday."

Chris Benoit A real winner.

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I'm sorry, but this asshole just pissed me off for the day.

Steelia · June 26, 2007 at 5:18 PM

^ And I wouldn't blame you for that.

This thing's still under investigation. I'm not going to go pointing fingers until everything's cleaned up. For all we know, this was a setup... It's a fifty-fifty chance: murder-suicide, or murder-murder.
I'll just leave it at that, I suppose.

Captain Spiff · June 26, 2007 at 6:04 PM

It's really funny when people assume. It's even funier when they find out they are wrong. Steroids will sometime give thoughts of suicide and depression and rage, but I doubt enough to kill his family and himself.

Aronath · June 26, 2007 at 6:42 PM

Ladies and Gents; Looks like they've got more to say about this issue:

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WWE? Shocked At Latest Developments In Benoit Tragedy, Concerned By Sensationalistic Reporting
Written: June 26, 2007

STAMFORD, Conn., June 26, 2007 ? World Wrestling Entertainment is stunned and saddened by the details released by local authorities concerning the double homicide-suicide involving Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and his son, Daniel.

However, WWE is concerned with the sensationalistic reporting and speculation being undertaken by some members of the media following the press conference held by the Fayette County Sheriff?s Department and the District Attorney. During the press conference, the investigating authorities made the following points, all of which run contrary to the media speculation that "roid rage" was a factor in the senseless murders and suicide:

1. The authorities stated that all drugs found in the house were believed to be legal prescriptions.

2. Steroids were not, and could not, be related to the cause of death (asphyxiation). Authorities had no factual basis to speculate as to Benoit?s state of mind, and rightly did not do so.

3. Toxicology tests have not even been completed, so there is no current evidence that Benoit even had steroids or any other substance in his body. In that regard, on the last test done on Benoit by WWE's independently administered drug testing program, done on April 10, 2007, Benoit tested negative.

4. The physical findings announced by authorities indicate deliberation, not rage. The wife's feet and hands were bound and she was asphyxiated, not beaten to death. By the account of the authorities, there were substantial periods of time between the death of the wife and the death of the son, again suggesting deliberate thought, not rage. The presence of a Bible by each is also not an act of rage.

5. WWE strongly suggests that it is entirely wrong for speculators to suggest that steroids had anything to do with these senseless acts, especially when the authorities plainly stated there is no evidence that Benoit had steroids in his body, pending the toxicological reports, and that they had no evidence at this time as to the motive for these acts.

WWE is continuing to monitor the ongoing investigation being conducted by local authorities.

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Steelia · June 26, 2007 at 7:40 PM

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Ladies and Gents; Looks like they've got more to say about this issue:

I rest my case.

mortuaries · July 3, 2007 at 7:24 AM

i found it kinda disturbing when i heard the news

O_o

Hector the Specter · July 3, 2007 at 12:33 PM

I don't know how to react to that really, sure he was a respected wrestler but I can't imagine what was going through his mind when he did what he did. I guess drugs play a role here again, its a shame really well my respects to the rest of his family and his fans I wasn't a big fan of wrestling myself but hes still a human being.

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