A thread dedicated to the great Chris Benoit.
Benoit Discussion Thread
Boken says:
"wasn't it originally for mcmahon? any way i just saw the royal rumble match of his and it brought back good memories. iremember i once saw him live. it was him and angle V.S. the dudleys. i got in to a yelling match with bubba ray."
It was but at the beginning of the show McMahon came on out of character and announced that Benoit and his family were dead, so there doing the whole tribute to him.
On June 25, 2007, Benoit and his family were found dead in their home in Atlanta.Through their website, World Wrestling Entertainment also released the following statement:
"World Wrestling Entertainment is deeply saddened to report that today Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home. There are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family residence is currently being investigated by local authorities.
Tonight’s Raw on USA Network will serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family. WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family’s relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy."
WWE cancelled the scheduled live Raw show scheduled for June 25, and replaced it with a tribute to his life and career, featuring his past matches and comments from wrestlers and announcers.
The June 25, 2007 edition of Raw started from an empty arena in Corpus Christi, TX, WWE chairman Vince McMahon stood in the ring and acknowledged that the "Mr. McMahon death" storyline was a work, but Chris's death is real. Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their son Daniel have all passed away. As previously noted, tonight's Raw show is a tribute to Benoit.
Fayette County, Georgia police are investigating Benoit's house following the discovery of the bodies, and no details have been released other than to announce that Benoit was not shot to death.
Octagon Freak says:
"It's just not right..... Anyone know the cause?"
They havent released anything but three family members of different ages dont just up and die.
Sage Of the Dark says:
"Think it was a murder? 1"To be honest, it wouldnt surprise me if his wife wanted to leave him and he killed her his kid and then himself. I hope I'm wrong but something doesnt add up.
Post Edited:2007-06-25 20:57:24
*"Chris Benoit, one of Canada's top professional wrestlers, was found dead along with his family today in the family home.
Local officials in Fayette County, Georgia are currently investigating the deaths.
Benoit had reportedly canceled an appearance scheduled for tonight because his family was sick and coughing up blood."*
http://www.sootoday.com/content/news/full_story.asp?StoryNumber=25556
He wasn't at the last PPV because of 'personal reasons'... I don't think his family being poisoned equates with 'personal reasons', I mean Eddie wasn't killed, his heart just gave out after all the abuse he put it through.
Sage Of the Dark says:
"Sounds like poisoning. 1"
It does sound like it. The house they died in was new, maybe there was a gas leak or something.
Octagon Freak says:
"http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z304/octagon_freak/ohthehorror.jpg"
Thats F*cked up... someone died and you're joking about it.
*"Wrestling star Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and their 7-year-old son Daniel were found dead in their suburban Atlanta home Monday. The deaths are being investigated as a possible suicide and double homicide, authorities told ABC News.
Lt. Tommy Pope of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department told ABC News that Benoit had missed several appointments over the weekend, leading concerned parties to ask police to do a "welfare check." When sheriffs arrived at the Benoits' home, they found the wrestler, his wife, and their son dead.
There were no signs of gunshot wounds or stabbing, according to Pope. Authorities are not ruling out other causes, such as poisoning, suffocation, or strangulation. Pope told ABC News that his department is looking at this situation as a "possible double murder, suicide."
Pope said "the instruments of death were located on scene," but would not specify what those instruments are or where in the house the bodies were found. Pope added the department is "not actively searching for any suspects outside of the house."
An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. However, it could be weeks before there is a result.
Benoit, 40, was scheduled to spar against C.M. Punk in a pay-per-view event Sunday night in Houston for the Extreme Champion Wrestling title. But Benoit canceled before the event, citing personal reasons.
A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Benoit was known in the ring as the "Canadian Crippler."
Following the announcement of the deaths, World Wrestling Entertainment issued a statement: "Chris was beloved among his fellow superstars, and was a favorite among WWE fans for his unbelievable athleticism and wrestling ability. He always took great pride in his performance, and always showed respect for the business he loved, for his peers and towards his fans. This is a terrible tragedy and an unbearable loss. WWE extends its sincere condolences and prayers to the Benoit family and loved ones in this time of tragedy."
WWE announced that it would drop its planned Monday night line-up on the USA Network to air a three-hour tribute to Benoit.
In a sport known for bravado and bullying, Benoit was very much beloved and respected by his peers. He was passionate about his profession and served as a mentor to many younger, up-and-coming performers. As an indication of how much the fans enjoyed him, when the crowd in Houston's Toyota Center learned Sunday night that he wouldn't be there, they chanted, "We want Benoit!"*
rumours and assumptions only scar him in his passing, acknowledge him, appreciate him but let him be. R.I.P
rumours and assumptions only scar him in his passing, acknowledge him, appreciate him but let him be. R.I.P
Gambler says:
"Sage Of the Dark says:"Think it was a murder? 1"To be honest, it wouldnt surprise me if his wife wanted to leave him and he killed her his kid and then himself. I hope I'm wrong but something doesnt add up.
Post Edited:2007-06-25 20:57:24"
Carbon Monoxide poisoning most likely. You can't see or smell carbon monoxide and it'll kill you while you sleep.
Prodigious Man says:
"Doctor Who says:"what happened to Benoit ?"news.google.com"
why can't anyone tell me ? oh well
Doctor Who says:
"Prodigious Man says:"Doctor Who says:"what happened to Benoit ?"news.google.com"
why can't anyone tell me ? oh well"
Seriously man, go look it up. There's even a couple of links here in this thread you can click. Nobody's that lazy.
so he killed himself ? or got murdered one I read said he strangled wife smothered son then hung himself in weight room.
OMFG
Gambler says:
"Sage Of the Dark says:"Think it was a murder? 1"To be honest, it wouldnt surprise me if his wife wanted to leave him and he killed her his kid and then himself. I hope I'm wrong but something doesnt add up.
Post Edited:2007-06-25 20:57:24"
I knew it.
Gambler says:
"Gambler says:"Sage Of the Dark says:"Think it was a murder? 1"To be honest, it wouldnt surprise me if his wife wanted to leave him and he killed her his kid and then himself. I hope I'm wrong but something doesnt add up.
Post Edited:2007-06-25 20:57:24"I knew it. "
well i talked to my friend he says that benoit could've blown up Mcmahhons car sxo killedhimself and family to not get done
Doctor Who says:
"well i talked to my friend he says that benoit could've blown up Mcmahhons car sxo killedhimself and family to not get done"
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