Official Discussion Thread - Chris Benoit and family found dead! R.I.P

[SNX]

Wow, just wow. Man, this is fucking crazy.

[Phenomenal One]

i'm with you all. i'm praying and hoping that the story of him killing his wife, his kid and himself are all false. i hope they find a different cause to it all. because i dont see why he would want to kill his wife and his kid in the first place, i just hope none of that is true

[misfit007]

ALL I can right now is that I'm stuned.This is the worst thing that could happin to the wwe and pro wrestling Period.My god his son was only 7.If this is a murder/suicide then why chris why!

[pac]

wrestling will never be the same again this is one of those moments that will change wrestling forever even if Benoit didn't murder anyone this will change everything


RIP Chris Nancy Daniel i'm sorry this happened to you

[realfnshow]

you never know..one day you wake up and you dont wanna live anymore.....i dont know what to say im shocked!!!

[jarry]

i am truly shocked
so saddening

[Big Evil]

I have to believe with all by being that Benoit would not be capable of murder. This has to be some sort of freak accident, and I hope to God it is. Rest in Peace Benoit and his family, you will be missed dearly.

[the phenomenal sid]

i am not gonna believe that Benoit is a killer till the autopsy reports are out

[Black Widow]

not sure where to post this so ill put it here..

Trish Remembers Chris

We at TrishStratus.com are deeply saddened over the loss of Chris Benoit. Trish had this to say:

"Chris was an incredible person, wrestler and friend. To the wrestling business he is the epitome of excellence, an example of dedication and passion, someone who lived their dreams. I shared many moments with Chris, I had the privilage of being his tag partner, we shared a Canadian heritage, we even shared a gap tooth, something that we laughed about years ago. Nancy was a beautiful person inside and out, it was always a pleasure to share a conversation with her, her smile lighting up a room. Their son Daniel rounded out a beautiful family.
My thoughts are with the family, friends, as well as others whose lives Chris and his family touched. What an amazing life. I am deeply saddened by Chris' passing, and humbled by all that he was able to accomplish".

[alpac]

Here is an update I found interesting...

Courtesy of www.iol.co.za

June 26 2007 at 02:16PM

By Debbie Newby

Fayetteville, Georgia - Authorities investigating the apparent murder-suicide of professional wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and their seven-year-old son said on Tuesday the details of the deaths may seem a "little bizarre" when released to the public.

The family was found dead on Monday, and authorities were investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide, and were not seeking any suspects outside the Fayette County home. Investigators believe the 40-year-old Benoit killed his wife, Nancy, 47, and son, Daniel, over the weekend, then himself on Monday.

Fayette county district attorney Scott Ballard told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "The details, when they come out, are going to prove a little bizarre."




Those details may emerge after the completion of autopsies scheduled for Tuesday.

Ballard told The Associated Press a gun was not used in any of the deaths. But he declined to say how the three died.

"We're pretty sure we know, but we want to confirm it with the crime lab," Ballard said early on Tuesday.

Fayette County Coroner CJ Mowell did not immediately return phone calls. The answering service for his funeral home said he was out of town.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) said on its website that it asked authorities to check on the wrestler and his family after being alerted by friends who received "several curious text messages sent by Benoit early Sunday morning".

Pope said the three were found about 2:30pm, but he would release no other details about the deaths.

Stamford, Connecticut-based WWE also said on its website it had further information on the deaths, but had been asked by authorities not to release it.

Benoit, a native of Canada, was born in Montreal. He was a former world heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion and held several tag-team titles over his career. He was known by several names including "The Canadian Crippler".

"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 website.

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

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

The WWE cancelled 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.

Benoit's wife managed several wrestlers and went by the stage name, "Woman," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

They met when her then-husband drew up a script that had them involved in a relationship as part of an ongoing story line on World Championship Wrestling, the newspaper said.

Benoit has two other children from a prior relationship. - Sapa-AP