Chris Benoit Dead.....
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U SERIUOS? MY SON I CRY HIS EYES OUT!!!!
U SERIUOS? MY SON I CRY HIS EYES OUT!!!!
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R.I.P Chris Beniot
R.I.P Chris Beniot
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guns are bad ok
i might be wrong, but i'll lay money on there being angry people with fire arms involved here.
good luck breaking this sad news to GOTTI jr Shawn.
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guns are bad ok
i might be wrong, but i'll lay money on there being angry people with fire arms involved here.
good luck breaking this sad news to GOTTI jr Shawn.
The Devil
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WOW, I DON'T FOLLOW WRESTLING BUT MY 4 AND 6 YEAR OLD GRANDSONS ARE CRAZY ABOUT IT. I HAVE BEEN BUYING THEM PACKS OF THE WWE DOG TAGS AND I OPEN THEM AND CALL MY SON ASKING WHICH BOYS HAVE WHICH TAGS........SO I KNOW WHO GETS WHAT......
LAST WEEK I BOUGHT 6 PACKS AND MY SON ASKED WHO I GOT.....WHEN I SAID I HAD CHRIS BEN-OIT HE SAID BEN-WA OR I WOULD HAVE HAD NO IDEA WHO THIS THREAD WAS ABOUT.
SAW HIS PICTURE ON WWE.COM AND MAN THE GUY LOOKS PRETTY YOUNG.
SURE THE DETAILS WON'T BE PLEASANT WHEN THEY COME OUT.
WOW, I DON'T FOLLOW WRESTLING BUT MY 4 AND 6 YEAR OLD GRANDSONS ARE CRAZY ABOUT IT. I HAVE BEEN BUYING THEM PACKS OF THE WWE DOG TAGS AND I OPEN THEM AND CALL MY SON ASKING WHICH BOYS HAVE WHICH TAGS........SO I KNOW WHO GETS WHAT......
LAST WEEK I BOUGHT 6 PACKS AND MY SON ASKED WHO I GOT.....WHEN I SAID I HAD CHRIS BEN-OIT HE SAID BEN-WA OR I WOULD HAVE HAD NO IDEA WHO THIS THREAD WAS ABOUT.
SAW HIS PICTURE ON WWE.COM AND MAN THE GUY LOOKS PRETTY YOUNG.
SURE THE DETAILS WON'T BE PLEASANT WHEN THEY COME OUT.
BGS 9.5
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This may be a real reach, but I remember back in the day their being some real-life heat between Benoit and Kevin Sullivan. Benoit married Sullivans ex, who I think left Kevin for Chris. Not pointing any fingers here, but in the world of professional, we all know anything can happen......
This may be a real reach, but I remember back in the day their being some real-life heat between Benoit and Kevin Sullivan. Benoit married Sullivans ex, who I think left Kevin for Chris. Not pointing any fingers here, but in the world of professional, we all know anything can happen......
BGS 9.5
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I have heard many reports that in a shoot, Benoit would beat nearly everybody.....
I have heard many reports that in a shoot, Benoit would beat nearly everybody.....
The General
Another Day, Another Dollar
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Sad to hear always
Sad to hear always
dirty
EOG Master
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LOOKING AT THE PASSING OF CHRIS BENOIT
by Dave Scherer @ 6:55:00 PM on 6/25/2007
It's no secret to anyone who reads this site that by the time that the early 1990s had come around, I wasn't the biggest fan in the world of the product that the WWF and WCW were producing and I turned to the Japanese tape trading market to get my fix of hot wrestling action. I still vividly remember, just like it was yesterday, seeing this amazing young Junior Heavyweight in a mask named The Pegasus Kid and telling myself I needed to see more this amazing young wrestler.
Of course, we later got to know him as Chris Benoit.
Seeing him wrestle just once I immediately knew that I had to get my hands on any tape that had any matches featuring this amazing, flying technician on it. I even pointed my 10 foot satellite dish southward to Mexico in hopes of catching him on any broadcast where he appeared while he was in between tours of Japan. Seeing someone like him do his fantastic reassured me that the wrestling business, despite not being in the best of shape here in the US, was certainly alive and well outside our borders. In a lot of ways, seeing guys like him do what they do kept my faith in and hope for the business alive.
Later he came to ECW, his first real exposure in the US as a big time star. He had worked for WCW before, but in ECW he was presented as what he had become, one of the best wrestlers in the world. I still remember the night of the first ECW fan convention in 1995 at The Flagstaff in Jim Thorpe, PA where, with a wink, he made reference to the ring to a bunch of "Internet F***heads", only to be mildly surprised when calling the group that actually got a pop. It was a changing time in the US wrestling business and Benoit was a central figure in it.
He left ECW and went to WCW on one of the first big money deals that guys his size would have never gotten before. He later left WCW, with his Radicals brethren, for the WWF when the group decided that they would rather walk away from big money deals in Atlanta where they may be booked poorly to try their hand up in Stamford. They literally put their money where their mouth was. Once there, he did something most people in and around the business never thought would happen, he tasted championship gold. Through it all, Chris Benoit was, in addition to being an amazing worker, truly a revolutionary force in the business.
Today, far before his time, this fine man and incredible professional wrestler, as well as his family, are dead.
Honestly, I don't know what to say. I am truly numb right now. I have all the same questions that all of you do. What happened? How could it have happened? Jesus, how the hell could this happen? In the coming hours and days, we will find all of that out. But right now, I am numb. And sad. And just absolutely shocked at the news.
A husband, father and son is dead, as is his family. We can wonder how it happened and try to make sense of it, but in the end it's fruitless. Four people have died well before their time and it just shouldn't have happened. Whatever the reason is, it's a senseless tragedy.
Tonight on Raw, a stunned group of people in WWE will pay tribute to the man and his legacy. We will all respect that and show our appreciation for the man. I still can't believe that we have to though. This has truly left me numb. I am sorry if this came across as rambling but I just don't know what else to say. Rest in peace Chris and family. If you can hear us, know you will be missed because you most certainly will be
http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=25102&p=1
LOOKING AT THE PASSING OF CHRIS BENOIT
by Dave Scherer @ 6:55:00 PM on 6/25/2007
It's no secret to anyone who reads this site that by the time that the early 1990s had come around, I wasn't the biggest fan in the world of the product that the WWF and WCW were producing and I turned to the Japanese tape trading market to get my fix of hot wrestling action. I still vividly remember, just like it was yesterday, seeing this amazing young Junior Heavyweight in a mask named The Pegasus Kid and telling myself I needed to see more this amazing young wrestler.
Of course, we later got to know him as Chris Benoit.
Seeing him wrestle just once I immediately knew that I had to get my hands on any tape that had any matches featuring this amazing, flying technician on it. I even pointed my 10 foot satellite dish southward to Mexico in hopes of catching him on any broadcast where he appeared while he was in between tours of Japan. Seeing someone like him do his fantastic reassured me that the wrestling business, despite not being in the best of shape here in the US, was certainly alive and well outside our borders. In a lot of ways, seeing guys like him do what they do kept my faith in and hope for the business alive.
Later he came to ECW, his first real exposure in the US as a big time star. He had worked for WCW before, but in ECW he was presented as what he had become, one of the best wrestlers in the world. I still remember the night of the first ECW fan convention in 1995 at The Flagstaff in Jim Thorpe, PA where, with a wink, he made reference to the ring to a bunch of "Internet F***heads", only to be mildly surprised when calling the group that actually got a pop. It was a changing time in the US wrestling business and Benoit was a central figure in it.
He left ECW and went to WCW on one of the first big money deals that guys his size would have never gotten before. He later left WCW, with his Radicals brethren, for the WWF when the group decided that they would rather walk away from big money deals in Atlanta where they may be booked poorly to try their hand up in Stamford. They literally put their money where their mouth was. Once there, he did something most people in and around the business never thought would happen, he tasted championship gold. Through it all, Chris Benoit was, in addition to being an amazing worker, truly a revolutionary force in the business.
Today, far before his time, this fine man and incredible professional wrestler, as well as his family, are dead.
Honestly, I don't know what to say. I am truly numb right now. I have all the same questions that all of you do. What happened? How could it have happened? Jesus, how the hell could this happen? In the coming hours and days, we will find all of that out. But right now, I am numb. And sad. And just absolutely shocked at the news.
A husband, father and son is dead, as is his family. We can wonder how it happened and try to make sense of it, but in the end it's fruitless. Four people have died well before their time and it just shouldn't have happened. Whatever the reason is, it's a senseless tragedy.
Tonight on Raw, a stunned group of people in WWE will pay tribute to the man and his legacy. We will all respect that and show our appreciation for the man. I still can't believe that we have to though. This has truly left me numb. I am sorry if this came across as rambling but I just don't know what else to say. Rest in peace Chris and family. If you can hear us, know you will be missed because you most certainly will be
http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=25102&p=1
dirty
EOG Master
WERE NOT SHOT TO DEATH
WERE NOT SHOT TO DEATH
Local Paper here....THEY WERE NOT SHOT TO DEATH
Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home
By Saeed Ahmed, Kathy Jefcoats
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution
Published on: 06/25/07 A professional wrestler and his family were found dead inside their house in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed that Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy and their 7-year-old son were found dead at the home on Quarters and Redwine roads in Fayetteville about 4 p.m.
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</td></tr><tr><td class="caption">Chris Benoit
</td></tr></tbody></table><!--startclickprintinclude--><!--begintext--> Officials would not say how the family died, other than to say they weren't shot to death.
Benoit, 30, was a Canadian wrestler who most recently fought as part of the World Wrestling Entertainment.
The organization said on its Web site said that Monday night's broadcast of "Raw" on the USA Network will "serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family."
Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home | ajc.com
WERE NOT SHOT TO DEATH
Local Paper here....THEY WERE NOT SHOT TO DEATH
Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home
By Saeed Ahmed, Kathy Jefcoats
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution
Published on: 06/25/07 A professional wrestler and his family were found dead inside their house in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed that Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy and their 7-year-old son were found dead at the home on Quarters and Redwine roads in Fayetteville about 4 p.m.
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</td></tr></tbody></table><!--startclickprintinclude--><!--begintext--> Officials would not say how the family died, other than to say they weren't shot to death.
Benoit, 30, was a Canadian wrestler who most recently fought as part of the World Wrestling Entertainment.
The organization said on its Web site said that Monday night's broadcast of "Raw" on the USA Network will "serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family."
Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home | ajc.com
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frankjohnson
EOG Dedicated
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Tyson never did any shit like this. I know that sounds completely ignorant but i just had to say it.
Tyson never did any shit like this. I know that sounds completely ignorant but i just had to say it.
dirty
EOG Master
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I can't see a Murder/Suicide without a gun, unless it is like shorty said...but if they were found in the car I am sure that would have been reported by now...
Damn He was one of my Faves even though I didn't watch it much anymore... wish more would come out to put all this to rest
His children from his first marriage were not there, so they are all fine
I can't see a Murder/Suicide without a gun, unless it is like shorty said...but if they were found in the car I am sure that would have been reported by now...
Damn He was one of my Faves even though I didn't watch it much anymore... wish more would come out to put all this to rest
His children from his first marriage were not there, so they are all fine
frankjohnson
EOG Dedicated
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If this guy killed his wife and his little boy as far as I'm concerned he's worse than oj. A lot worse!
If this guy killed his wife and his little boy as far as I'm concerned he's worse than oj. A lot worse!
The General
Another Day, Another Dollar
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Nice tribute by WWE. Thanks dirtbag
Nice tribute by WWE. Thanks dirtbag
Shortbus
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yeah but if your car is running in the garage you can be in the house and eventually it will kill you.
I read about an accident where a man or woman had went out to start their car to warm it up for work but then didn't go for some reason and had forgot to turn off the car.
They were found dead laying in the bed along with the dogs who had laid down by him or her knowing something was wrong.
The cat (self centered little bastards) was fine as it had gone outside.
yeah but if your car is running in the garage you can be in the house and eventually it will kill you.
I read about an accident where a man or woman had went out to start their car to warm it up for work but then didn't go for some reason and had forgot to turn off the car.
They were found dead laying in the bed along with the dogs who had laid down by him or her knowing something was wrong.
The cat (self centered little bastards) was fine as it had gone outside.
frankjohnson
EOG Dedicated
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And the idea that someone else without a gun could have won a fight with this guy and been able to kill him seems pretty damn remote.
And the idea that someone else without a gun could have won a fight with this guy and been able to kill him seems pretty damn remote.
dirty
EOG Master
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NP...Only Raw I have watched this year... Very Nice Tribute...:cheers
NP...Only Raw I have watched this year... Very Nice Tribute...:cheers
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yeah it's good to see Vince kill his whole dead soprano storyline and pay respect to Chris.
yeah it's good to see Vince kill his whole dead soprano storyline and pay respect to Chris.
frankjohnson
EOG Dedicated
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If this wrestling hero killed his wife and little boy he ain't resting in peace.
If this wrestling hero killed his wife and little boy he ain't resting in peace.
JohnnyDeMarco
EOG Addicted
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WOW, I DON'T FOLLOW WRESTLING BUT MY 4 AND 6 YEAR OLD GRANDSONS ARE CRAZY ABOUT IT. I HAVE BEEN BUYING THEM PACKS OF THE WWE DOG TAGS AND I OPEN THEM AND CALL MY SON ASKING WHICH BOYS HAVE WHICH TAGS........SO I KNOW WHO GETS WHAT......
devil maybe some these guys could play for the mets.
WOW, I DON'T FOLLOW WRESTLING BUT MY 4 AND 6 YEAR OLD GRANDSONS ARE CRAZY ABOUT IT. I HAVE BEEN BUYING THEM PACKS OF THE WWE DOG TAGS AND I OPEN THEM AND CALL MY SON ASKING WHICH BOYS HAVE WHICH TAGS........SO I KNOW WHO GETS WHAT......
devil maybe some these guys could play for the mets.
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The fact that a gun wasn't used just rules out the chance that someone outside the family/house did it, hence increasing the odds that it was done by someone already in the house. The odds are he killed his family then either hung himself or went into the garage and turned on a vehicle.
The fact that a gun wasn't used just rules out the chance that someone outside the family/house did it, hence increasing the odds that it was done by someone already in the house. The odds are he killed his family then either hung himself or went into the garage and turned on a vehicle.
The Devil
EOG Master
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Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home
By Saeed Ahmed, Kathy Jefcoats
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution
Published on: 06/25/07
A well-known professional wrestler and his family were found dead inside their house in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed that Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and their 7-year-old son, Daniel, were found dead at the home on Quarters and Redwine roads in Fayetteville about 4 p.m.
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Officials were investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide.
Benoit, a 40-year-old Canadian native maintained a home in metro Atlanta from the time he wrestled for the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling.
Most recently, Benoit fought as part of the World Wrestling Entertainment organization. WWE canceled its live show in Corpus Christi Monday night, and its broadcast of "Raw" on the USA Network was a three-hour retrospective on Benoit's career.
"Obviously, all sorts of speculation are running rampant but I have talked to so many people and nobody really knows [whether the couple was having marital troubles]," said Bryan Alvarez, who runs Figurefour Weekly, a wrestling newsletter and Web site, from Linwood, Washington.
Benoit was scheduled to appear in a pay-per-view title match Sunday night, but was a no-show due to a "family emergency," the WWE said during the broadcast.
Benoit's wife, Nancy, managed several wrestlers and went by the stage name, "Woman."
They met when her then-husband drew up a script that had them involved in a relationship as part of an ongoing storyline on World Championship Wrestling.
Soon after, the two became romantically involved in real life and married, Alvarez said.
Benoit has two other children from a prior relationship.
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Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home
By Saeed Ahmed, Kathy Jefcoats
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution
Published on: 06/25/07
A well-known professional wrestler and his family were found dead inside their house in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed that Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and their 7-year-old son, Daniel, were found dead at the home on Quarters and Redwine roads in Fayetteville about 4 p.m.
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Officials were investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide.
Benoit, a 40-year-old Canadian native maintained a home in metro Atlanta from the time he wrestled for the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling.
Most recently, Benoit fought as part of the World Wrestling Entertainment organization. WWE canceled its live show in Corpus Christi Monday night, and its broadcast of "Raw" on the USA Network was a three-hour retrospective on Benoit's career.
"Obviously, all sorts of speculation are running rampant but I have talked to so many people and nobody really knows [whether the couple was having marital troubles]," said Bryan Alvarez, who runs Figurefour Weekly, a wrestling newsletter and Web site, from Linwood, Washington.
Benoit was scheduled to appear in a pay-per-view title match Sunday night, but was a no-show due to a "family emergency," the WWE said during the broadcast.
Benoit's wife, Nancy, managed several wrestlers and went by the stage name, "Woman."
They met when her then-husband drew up a script that had them involved in a relationship as part of an ongoing storyline on World Championship Wrestling.
Soon after, the two became romantically involved in real life and married, Alvarez said.
Benoit has two other children from a prior relationship.
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lots of emotions pour out when you hear news like this. Hard to deal with this type of news. Your reaction is OK.
My emotion was something like that as I thought how much people hate Barry Bonds as he approaches a great wonderful milestone and other athletes from the steroid era now may have killed their families, and Ray Lewis basically did kill someone or at least was there watching"... world seems upside down sometimes.
lots of emotions pour out when you hear news like this. Hard to deal with this type of news. Your reaction is OK.
My emotion was something like that as I thought how much people hate Barry Bonds as he approaches a great wonderful milestone and other athletes from the steroid era now may have killed their families, and Ray Lewis basically did kill someone or at least was there watching"... world seems upside down sometimes.