OH MY GOD

[CRASHER]

WWE STAR CHRIS BENOIT, HIS WIFE AND FAMILY FOUND DEAD IN ATLANTA
by Mike Johnson @ 6:04:00 PM on 6/25/2007

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 Benoit's 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, also announcing that the Benoits' family (the couple had two children, although if it was them has not been confirmed) were also found dead:

"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."

[The Fox]

I can't believe this wtf!

I know it's very odd for Benoit to miss a ppv, I knew something wasn't right. Sounds like a gas leak to me or CO2

[bojangles]

just wow, thats the 2nd death of a wwe star since this vince death angle started, they might have to pull the plug soon

[The Fox]

I'd agree jangles, they gotta pull the Vince death angle quick.

I'm glad I watched his last match on ECW. Sucks that he would of gotten the ECW belt (for the 1st time I believe) and pulled a lot of ratings for the show.


very moving image now.

[CRASHER]

creepy as all hell to me that BOTH died the night before winning world titles

[bojangles]

wow they pulled the plug right away, i guess they had to explain why a wrestler's death was more important then the chairman's " death "

[bojangles]

exert from www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,286673,00.html

but the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported cops saying the deaths were not gun-related.


i guess gas/mass food poising seems like the most likely cause of deaths

[CRASHER]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and son were found dead Monday and police said they were investigating the deaths as a homicide.
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Lt. Tommy Pope of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department said the three were found at their home about 2:30 p.m., but refused to release details.

Pope said results of autopsies on Benoit, his wife Nancy, and 7-year-old son Daniel were expected Tuesday.

Benoit, 40, was a former world heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion and held several tag-team titles over his career.

"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 Web site.

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

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

[VivaLaFlamme]

so does he get into the HoF this year like Eddie? He deserves it as well. I think he should get in this year

[CRASHER]

there's no doubt about it that he will
maybe make it a horseman induction deal

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[AcesHigh27]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife, and son were found dead Monday and police said they were investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide.

Detective Bo Turner told television station WAGA that the case was being treated as a murder-suicide, but said that couldn't be confirmed until evidence was examined by a crime lab.
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The station said that investigators believe the 40-year-old Benoit killed his wife, Nancy, and 7-year-old son, Daniel, over the weekend, then himself on Monday. A neighbor called police, and the bodies were found in three rooms.
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Lead investigator Lt. Tommy Pope, of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, told The Associated Press the deaths were being investigated as homicide, and that the causes of death awaited autopsy results on Tuesday. Pope said the bodies were discovered about 2:30 p.m., but refused to release details.


I wonder what makes them think that Benoit did this, and if so, why? This is all just so messed up. This absolutely bites.

[CRASHER]

It just makes... no ... sense at al.....

I just hope some other news surfaces....

[bojangles]

like i said to laflamme, id like to as much as anyone to belive that its not true, but the cops who said that must know something they arent letting out such as stab wounds/strangle marks etc. they said autopsy by tmw so maybe we will know more then

[Jayson"Phonics"]

vivalaflamme said:

so does he get into the HoF this year like Eddie? He deserves it as well. I think he should get in this year

not gonna happen if these reports are true

and apparently he missed all the house show and appointment booking the ENTIRE weekend. It really looks like it is what it has been posted as.