The Wrestling Thread

[Deadman Inc]

Mr Benoit had sometime, possibly Friday, murdered his wife by asphyxiation. Sometime shortly after that, the same for his son Daniel and sometime later ... committed suicide by hanging himself in the basement area," officials said in a statement from the Fayetteville Sheriff's Department.

The bodies of the 40-year-old wrestler, his wife, Nancy Benoit, 43, and their seven-year-old son, Daniel, were found in three separate rooms at their Atlanta home on Monday.

Mrs Benoit was bound at the wrists and feet, with a towel wrapped around her body and blood underneath her head, according to officials.

A Bible was reportedly found near each one of the bodies.

World Wrestling Entertainment staff asked police to check on Benoit after they were alerted to a series of "curious" text messages he had sent to friends, reportedly during Sunday's Vengeance TV wrestling program.

There has been speculation he was watching the program with his son, who may have been alive at the time.
However, police say they believe Benoit died on Saturday. Authorities understand he used a cord from one of his workout machines as a makeshift noose.

Toxicology tests will show whether steroids or prescription drugs, both found inside the Benoit home, could have been a factor in the deaths. Steroid abuse has been linked to angry outbursts known as "roid rage."

As the investigation continues, Benoit's history of domestic abuse has been brought into the spotlight.

Mrs Benoit had filed for divorce and a restraining order against her husband in 2003, telling a judge she was "intimidated by threats of violence."

In the papers, Nancy claimed that Benoit, "lost his temper and threatened to strike the petitioner and cause extensive damage to the home and personal belongings of the parties, including furniture."

She also said she was "in reasonable fear for petitioner's own safety and that of the minor child."

Three months later, she withdrew the divorce papers and a judge cancelled the proceedings.

Some friends of Benoit, however, are unable to accept that would harm his family.

"He was very happy with his wife and he loved his son Daniel," Ross Hart, a friend of Benoit and member of the Hart wrestling family, told the Edmonton Journal.

"This would be very uncharacteristic of Chris to do anything self-destructive. I find it very hard to believe that he would end his life or his family's."

 

[Deadman Inc]

It's now proven that Chris Benoit is indeed a murderer and most likely due to Steroid abuse. I don't think he's in heaven chillin' with Latino Heat if you ask me. I hoped it wasn't true but I now agree Chris Benoit is a coward and a cold-blooded murderer who deserves to rot in hell. Just can't believe it

 

[Deadman Inc]

STAMFORD, Conn., June 26, 2007 – World Wrestling Entertainment is stunned and saddened by the details released by local authorities concerning the double homicide-suicide involving Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and his son, Daniel.

However, WWE is concerned with the sensationalistic reporting and speculation being undertaken by some members of the media following the press conference held by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney. During the press conference, the investigating authorities made the following points, all of which run contrary to the media speculation that "roid rage" was a factor in the senseless murders and suicide:

1. The authorities stated that all drugs found in the house were believed to be legal prescriptions.

2. Steroids were not, and could not, be related to the cause of death (asphyxiation). Authorities had no factual basis to speculate as to Benoit’s state of mind, and rightly did not do so.

3. Toxicology tests have not even been completed, so there is no current evidence that Benoit even had steroids or any other substance in his body. In that regard, on the last test done on Benoit by WWE's independently administered drug testing program, done on April 10, 2007, Benoit tested negative.

4. The physical findings announced by authorities indicate deliberation, not rage. The wife's feet and hands were bound and she was asphyxiated, not beaten to death. By the account of the authorities, there were substantial periods of time between the death of the wife and the death of the son, again suggesting deliberate thought, not rage. The presence of a Bible by each is also not an act of rage.

5. WWE strongly suggests that it is entirely wrong for speculators to suggest that steroids had anything to do with these senseless acts, especially when the authorities plainly stated there is no evidence that Benoit had steroids in his body, pending the toxicological reports, and that they had no evidence at this time as to the motive for these acts.

WWE is continuing to monitor the ongoing investigation being conducted by local authorities.

 

[Deadman Inc]

It's all a bit confusing but this report states that Benoit had it all planned and thought out what he was going to do. If steroids weren't in his system then he did have control over his actions and is nothing more than a cold-blooded murderer. And looking at wwe.com doesn't seem to be to many tributes to Benoit on the site anymore

 

[timmyg13]

i noticed that aswell over night, WWE,com have removed just about all the tributes except the tribute video clip

 

[timmyg13]

WWE/Chris Benoit timeline
Written: June 26, 2007On Saturday, June 23, Chris Benoit was slated to appear at a WWE live event in Beaumont, Texas. That afternoon, Benoit contacted WWE to inform them that his wife and child were ill, and that he would not be able to attend the show.

WWE executives rebooked Benoit’s flight for the following morning, allowing Benoit to miss the Beaumont event making alternate arrangements for him to attend the pay-per-view event in Houston on Sunday.

WWE employees attempted to confirm with Benoit his travel plans but were unable to contact him.

Early Sunday morning, between 3:51 and 3:58 a.m., Benoit sent five text messages to co-workers:



Text Message 1 to two co-workers (sent 6/24 at 3:53am)- Chris Benoit’s cell phone
“My physical address is 130 Green Meadow Lane, Fayetteville Georgia. 30215”

Text Message 2 to two co-workers (sent 6/24 at 3:53am)- Chris Benoit’s cell phone
“The dogs are in the enclosed pool area. Garage side door is open”

Text Message 3 to two co-workers (sent 6/24 at 3:54am)- Nancy Benoit’s cell phone
“My physical address is 130 Green Meadow Lane.
Fayetteville Georgia. 30215”

Text Message 4 to two co-workers (sent 6/24 at 3:55am)- Nancy Benoit’s cell phone
“My physical address is 130 Green Meadow Lane.
Fayetteville Georgia. 30215"

Text Message 5 to one co-worker (sent 6/24 at 3:58am)- Nancy Benoit’s cell phone
“My address is 130 Green Meadow Lane. Fayetteville Georgia. 30215”



Throughout the day on Sunday, WWE made numerous attempts to contact Benoit both at home and at local hospitals in the Atlanta area. As of 11:00 p.m., WWE officials were unable to establish contact with Chris Benoit.

At 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25, WWE officials were notified of the text messages sent to the co-workers the previous day. By 12:45 p.m., WWE had contacted Fayetteville County Sheriff’s office requesting they check on the Benoit family.

Fayetteville County Sheriffs office made contact with WWE at approximately 4:00 p.m. advising that they had entered the house of Chris Benoit and found three deceased bodies – an adult male, adult female and a male child. WWE was told that Benoit’s home was now considered a major crime scene.

The decision to cancel the live event scheduled in Corpus Christi that night was made between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. In keeping with company policy, and with limited knowledge regarding facts of the case, WWE choose to air a memorial dedicated to the career of Chris Benoit. As facts emerged surrounding the case, all tributes to Chris Benoit were removed both on-air and on WWE.com.

 

[Deadman Inc]

CHRIS BENIOT HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2008 1ST TO BE INDUCTED

I don't think that will happen now. And as far as the Chris Benoit wrestling character, I think that legend dies with him. Like the signs you see in the crowd...."WHY CHRIS WHY"

 

[rychenroller]

My point was not to jump to conclusions and if you read the next sentence I was pointing out maybe he lost his mind and had no control over what he was doing. And again While Chris Benoit may be a disgrace to humanity, the Chris Benoit character is legend and can't be denied despite the person behind the character

Yeah...and Ed Kemper, George Haigh, Rosemary West, Peter Sutcliffe and Dennis Nilsen were all people of impeccable character despite pleading insanity at their trials. Hell, I had Ed Gein over for a beer last night and he is really a top bloke once you get through all the human skin face masks.

Fantasy is Benoit the wrestler, the greatest technician ever. Fact is Benoit the child killer...this is the way he will be remembered. He should not be put on the legends pedestal and I doubt he ever will be.

 

[Deadman Inc]

Yeah...and Ed Kemper, George Haigh, Rosemary West, Peter Sutcliffe and Dennis Nilsen were all people of impeccable character despite pleading insanity at their trials. Hell, I had Ed Gein over for a beer last night and he is really a top bloke once you get through all the human skin face masks.
Fantasy is Benoit the wrestler, the greatest technician ever. Fact is Benoit the child killer...this is the way he will be remembered. He should not be put on the legends pedestal and I doubt he ever will be.

I totally agree. Again I was just making a point not to jump to conclusions before we knew the facts. And I think you've made your point. Like I said the legend of his character is dead just like he is and thats the way it should be. Oh and I don't know who those people are who you mentioned, maybe because I'm not as old as you

 

[Ice Maiden]

Its so sad that such a great career was ruined by something as shocking as this

 

[Luke D]

After reading all that I don't know what to think now. Im still numb that something like this has occured.

 

[Deadman Inc]

For the record this is this threads 100th page. Is that a record? I know its hard to believe about Benoit, I was never much of a Benoit fan, I can only imagine what diehard and loyal Benoit fans are going through

 

[eagles_rule2005]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5OHI-1KxXY"]YouTube - Chris Benoit dead[/ame] just found this on youtube

 

[Muels1]

Well many facts about the Bemoit deaths are now coming to hand. Probably too much to report in a single post but if you would like information on what has happened head to www.wrestlezone.com , this is my source for all wrestling information.
Details include the WWE removing all tributes and stories from their website, WWE removing all international releases of the RAW Tribute show, removal of all mentions to chris benoit e.g. superstar page and removal of all Benoit merchandises.
Also a brief message from Vince before ECW's show in regard to him making the only mention of Benoit in the broadcast, hence WWE are pretty much severing all ties with Benoit

 

[MW]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUIgVJn-o18"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/ame]

this is the start of raw this week, with vince mcmahon!! omg he's alive! lol

all the tributes from wrestlers are also all on youtube!

 

[Craig Ryan]

Are you serious? If the allegations are true, he's gone from wrestling hero/idol to a disgrace to humanity. No human being should be put on a pedestal this way if this is what he has done. He deserves to rot in hell. A childkiller...no more would need to be said.

Agree entirely...
If this is true he should never be considered for the Hall of Fame.
No murderer should be viewed as a hero.

Hopefully "R.I.P" will be able to be said in respect of Benoit, but it will be impossible to say if it is revealed that he did murder his wife and child.

 

[MW]

vince apologising for the chris benoit tribute!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXxqAiei4kw"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/ame]

 

[Luke D]

Just watched the Raw tribute. Even though further details have come to hand about what happened, it was still sad to watch and have the realisation that such a great CAREER has come to an end.

Out of all things evil, good must come. And after watching this weeks ECW you'll see why. Probably the greatest episode in the year long existence of WWECW. Nitro v Cena (not going to spoil the results but it was an awesome 15min match - Nitro's come a long way as a singles guy!) and a 2 out of 3 falls match between Punk and Elijah Burke that was just as great.

 

[PoITeR]

I must say the only thing i am disappointed in with all this is the fact that when eddie died they did not do a tribute to him the way raw did. i missed it and now they cancelled the show for this week on fox 8.

I did see the tribute stephane did and found it funny that even tho on the show they were devorsed she mentioned that she was still married to hhh and the baby was his .

I feel sorry for the family left behind with this tragedy, the fans and the other wreslters who were lost for words ie cena. i actually thought he was going to cry lol.

for me if the fact are correct then he can (as vince says) he can rot in hell for all i care

 

[Nebster]

Even though it's been proven that Benoit is a killer, I still hope and pray that there has been a major mistake made somewhere along the line of this. I seriously can't believe that something like this would happen from someone like him. This is a very very dark day on the wrestling world...the thing is, where do they go from here???