Posted on 06/25/2007 3:53:58 PM PDT by HitmanLV
We are still awaiting further details, but PWInsider.com is extremely saddened to report that former WWE and WCW World champion Chris Benoit and his wife, former WCW and ECW personality Nancy "Woman" Benoit were both found dead today in Atlanta, Georgia. Obviously this will be a huge developing story in the days to come but at this point, we'd like to express our deepest condolences to the Benoits' family, friends, and fans at this time.
A meeting is currently ongoing at WWE TV and it is expected that tonight's three hour Raw will now be dedicated to Benoit's memory.
6:09 Update: WWE.com issued the following statement this afternoon:
"WWE is sad to report that Chris Benoit and his family have been found dead in their home. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Tonight's Raw will be a tribute to Chris and his family."
Keeping them in my prayers. RIP
Wow no way!. Benoit was awesome, one of the few real wrestlers in WWF / WWE. Sad to see him gone :(
Real Name: Chris Michael Benoit
Past Gimmicks: Pegasus Kid, Wild Pegasus
Nicknames: Rabid Wolverine, Canadian Crippler, Gap Tooth Moron, Mr Roboto, For Real
Affiliation: ECW
Current Title Holding: None
Quote: “Prove me wrong!”
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 220 lbs.
Date of birth: May 21, 1967
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Resides: Atlanta, Georgia
Pro debut: December 1985
Trained by: Stu Hart’s Dungeon & New Japan Pro Wrestling Dojo
Finishing move: Crippler Crossface
Former Member of: Radicalz, 4 Horsemen, Chris Jericho & Chris Benoit, Upstarts, The Revolution, Triple Threat, Junior Horsemen
He, wife and I think their child are dead. I’d suspect foul play. :(
All three dead....that sounds ominous.
I just can’t believe it...
Were they murdered?
On June 25, 2007 Benoit was found dead in his home, along with his wife, Nancy and his son, Daniel
This is all within 2 weeks of Vince McMahon staging his tv death, too. A week or so ago, female wrestler/manager Sherri Martel (Sensational Sherri, Scary Sherri, Queen Sherri, Sister Sherri, etc) passed away at her home, too.
I wonder if McMahon knew something was up and wanted out?
It's a shame -- I remember seeing him when I was in college, at the ECW Arena (I miss the Alhambra) during his first ECW run, and again in Pensacola, during a WCW run. He was one HECK of a performer. You always got the sense that he was giving it all to entertain the crowd.
Did we ever find out what killed "Scary Sherri?"
Did not McMahon recently state he wanted pro wrestling more like UFC?
(Not that it’s related to this story)
Yeah he was a great performer!
Says all three found dead - that’s either foul play or a gas leak or something. My gut says this will be more than an accident.
Murder? All three dead. Either a terrible accident, murder-suicide, or murder, I would suspect.
Not a fan, but prayers for the family and relatives for an apparent bad ending to what sounds like a totally undeserved end.....May the good LORD give them solace....
He missed a PPV match last night and it was announced that he was missing due to family reasons. Unfortunately it’s pointing to some type of foul play.
We are working to find out details from Fayette County and Peachtree City authorities.
Here’s what I have written so far (which, admittedly isn’t much).
http://www.11alive.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=99172
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