WWE's Chris Benoit Tribute (R.I.P., Big Man)
Professional wrestler Chris Benoit was found dead along with his family this afternoon in his Atlanta home, according to published reports.
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution is reporting authorities confirmed that Benoit, 40, his wife, Nancy, and their 7-year-old son were found dead at the home on Quarters and Redwine roads in Fayetteville.
Officials would not say how the family died, other t
More..han to say they weren't shot to death.
The Montreal-born Benoit, who moved to Edmonton when he was 12 years old, lived in Sherwood Park as recently as May 2000.
World Wrestling Entertainment issued a release over Benoit's death.
"World Wrestling Entertainment is deeply saddened to report that today Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home," the statement reads.
"There are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family residence is currently being investigated by local authorities.
WWE spokeswoman Cheryl Kong in Toronto said Monday night’s “Raw” TV program would serve as a tribute to Benoit and his family.
Benoit was a former world heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion and held several tag-team titles over his career.
Benoit was scheduled to wrestle at the Vengeance pay-per-view Sunday night in Houston, but was replaced at the last minute because of what announcer Jim Ross called “personal reasons.” Less..
Added: Jun 25 2007 In: celebrity
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rip dude
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "tophdank" (R)
who singin.....FILTER?
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "bullshit generator" (B)
RIP
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "just breath" (R)
An entire family eh? Thats is indeed rather unusual.
Can't say I've ever liked wrestling but RIP all.
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "PhilD" (R)
Fake!
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "Smegma" (B)
Right...this along with Vince McMahon getting blown up? Excuse me for knowing that :P, it all seems a bit fishy or staged. I hope that's the case anyway.
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "__Wiley__" (R)
Sad now all the He-men in the world will be crying.
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "ateup" (R)
Right...this along with Vince McMahon getting blown up? Excuse me for knowing that :P, it all seems a bit fishy or staged. I hope that's the case anyway.
it's not unfortunately, Vince cancelled the show in texas, and dedicated the entire 3 hours to Chris..
doesn't look good, but it is being investigated as a murder/suicide
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070626/ap_on_re_us/wrestler_dead
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "beerslave" (R)
A tribute... for someone who allegedly killed his wife and kid? Yes, they're pondering a murder/suicide. If for some reason he's found innocent, then this will have been legit.
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "Blank Reg" (B)
Right...this along with Vince McMahon getting blown up? Excuse me for knowing that :P, it all seems a bit fishy or staged. I hope that's the case anyway.
it's not unfortunately, Vince cancelled the show in texas, and dedicated the entire 3 hours to Chris..
doesn't look good, but it is being investigated as a murder/suicide
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070626/ap_on_re_us/wrestler_dead
Thanks for that...
Posted Jun-25-2007 by "__Wiley__" (R)
RIP
Posted Jun-26-2007 by "tomTheskateBUM" (R)
wtf he died? what crazyness is this
Posted Jun-26-2007 by "AntDX316" Premium
hes still in WWE and he must have so much money why the crap this happen yet along with his family
Posted Jun-26-2007 by "AntDX316" (R)
RIP? They're still investigating whether it was a murder-suicide.
Would you people say the same thing if it was a random person? My guess is no, lol. But since it was a famous wrestler on TV...
Posted Jun-26-2007 by "lasrever"
While it's not proven that it was a murder/suicide thing, it's RIP. Period.
Posted Jun-26-2007 by "smartt"