Chris Benoit and family found dead

[dekadentdave]

Guys, let's wait for all the facts to come in before we crucify his name. The evidence is still inconclusive and some things just don't add up. From what Bannister is saying he heard Chris went home because his family was coughing up blood and he could have found them dead and was so distraught he killed himself. It's a tragedy either way but let's reserve final judgment till all the facts are in.

 

[DarthNeil]

I don't want to speculate (that's the MEDIA's job) about what happened until the truth is revealed (which I hope it will be). The endless possibilities don't bare being brought up--- especially the most gruesome one which is being circulated right now...

What's important is that I believe he's got two other sons. Thoughts and prayers should go in their direction.

 

[jason2885]

This is absolutely shocking. Chris was truly one of the best wrestlers in the last decade. It is so sad to see him go in this type of fashion. Im not sure if anyone has noted this but Benoits wife was Woman if you remember her as a valet in WCW and ECW. I really would like to know what happened. I have a feeling there may be more to this than what meets the eye.

Benoit was booked to win the ECW title on Sunday before he left for personal reasons. It doesnt make much sense to me.
Wrestlers are dying way to frequently and way too young these days. It is almost like you are waiting to see who the next one to fall is going to be.

 

[IrishJedi]

I think everyone should wait for the facts to come in before either slamming OR praising the guy.

 

[Batty]

This is a very sad story. I haven't followed wrestling since I was a kid...how many others have died recently? And what's the story with McMahon's death?

 

[jason2885]

This is a very sad story. I haven't followed wrestling since I was a kid...how many others have died recently? And what's the story with McMahon's death?

It is sadly becoming more easier to list the ones that are still alive but here is a list from that last 10 years (and Im sure Im forgetting some)

Brian Pillman
Junk Yard Dog
Rick Rude
Owen Hart
Yokozuna
Davy Boy Smith
Mr Perfect Curt Hening
Miss Elizabeth
Crash Holly
Road Warrior Hawk
Big Boss Man
Chris Candido
Eddie Guerrero
Sensational Sherri
Chris Benoit
Woman

 

[wookilar8]

Bam Bam Bigalow R.I.P.

 

[piccolodaimaoh]

Whatever the circumstances, as a wrestling fan I am saddened by the loss of Benoit and his family.
Benoit was one of the best wrestlers I had ever seen. He reminded me of the old days when wrestlers had some substance to them, like when Rick Steamboat would battle Tully Blanchard or Ric Flair.
He had great athletic talent, had great moves and was very popular despite that fact that he was not one of the best talkers.
Chris was one of those wrestlers that you could put in a ring against anyone and you knew it was going to be a great match.
Benoit was held in the highest reguards by other wrestlers. Benoit wrestled them all, from Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, to Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair. Steve Austin, the Rock, Sting, Taz, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Damme, Kurt Angle, Eddie Guererro and more; all the biggest names in the industry in the last 15 years have faced Benoit.
The wrestling world will sorely miss Chris Benoit.

 

[piccolodaimaoh]

This is a very sad story. I haven't followed wrestling since I was a kid...how many others have died recently? And what's the story with McMahon's death?

Mr. McMahon's death was just a storyline. Tonight on RAW, the show opened with Vince McMahon stating that tonight's episode was going to be about the demise of his character Mr. McMahon but instead the show will be a tribute to Chris Benoit.
It was a very interesting night beginning with Vince breaking the "Fourth Wall."

 

[Batty]

Thanks for the info.

Not to sound grim, but have a lot of other wrestler's deaths been from unnatural causes?

 

[nash]

how the hell did miss elizabeth die? I didnt know this...

 

[piccolodaimaoh]

how the hell did miss elizabeth die? I didnt know this...

This happened 2 years ago I believe. She was found dead in her home, they believe her husband, Lex Luger might have been responsible.

 

[PosterBoyKelly]

This happened 2 years ago I believe. She was found dead in her home, they believe her husband, Lex Luger might have been responsible.

I thought it was drugs, but he too was taking them and didn't die. I forget now.

 

[Agent23]

This happened 2 years ago I believe. She was found dead in her home, they believe her husband, Lex Luger might have been responsible.

He wasn't her husband. They were just "friends with benefits"....

 

[piccolodaimaoh]

He wasn't her husband. They were just "friends with benefits"....

My mistake, now that I think about it I think they were just living together.

 

[jason2885]

Bam Bam Bigalow R.I.P.

I knew I was forgetting people and Bam Bam is another one. It is really quite sad how many of them have been taken so early in life.

Thanks for the info.

Not to sound grim, but have a lot of other wrestler's deaths been from unnatural causes?

Yes there have been alot of unnatural deaths. They are not living into old age but are dying in their late 30s early 40s. Causes range from abuse of street drugs to the abuse of performance enhancing drugs to the abuse of prescription pain killers to other things that should just not have happened, like the way that Owen died. Alot of them have had heart trouble and their hearts just could not take the stress that their lifestyle took on it. These people are on the road for 250 to 300 days a year and they are never at home so I guess it is quite a depressing life I imagine.

 

[Shai]

so its official...he killed his family than commit suicide.

 

[Shropt]

so its official...he killed his family than commit suicide.

No, its not official. The investigators are looking in to it as a murder/suicide but nothing has been released yet.

 

[user 1190]

I don't know why but when I first read that he died with his family and were finding the bodies after the fact, i was thinking it was a murder/suicide. I am not sure why but it just had the feel. I wonder if there were some sort of mental issues with him after he was done that might help explain this?

 

[Darth Caedus]

It could be CO poisoning, I think it's too early to jump to conclusions.

*sorry, just watched office space last night*