didn't the announcer of last night's match report that Benoit had to cancel his appearance due to "personal reasons"?
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didn't the announcer of last night's match report that Benoit had to cancel his appearance due to "personal reasons"?
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Sports/sto...3315501&page=1
ABC news says it's being investigated as a double murder/suicide and the instruments of death were found in the house, though they did not say what they were. Said, they are not looking at any suspects outside of the house.
i was reading the foxnews report and they're suspecting that Chris Benoit killed his wife and kid, then himself. If that's true, wow!
Oh I hope that's not true.... Good grief, what is wrong with people???Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorian20
How tasteless does the McMahon death angle look now?
Unbelievable. Not the kind of guy you would expect to be involved in something like this. He was always a pleasure to watch back in the days when I still did watch wrestling. I really hope this (the murder/suicide aspect) doesn't turn out to be true.
This is a sad day in the wrestling world... Benoit was one of my all-time favorites (#6)...and it will take some time to get over this... I don't know who is going to step up to fill his shoes in the ring...and I don't think it will be easy to replace such a great talent... He will be greatly missed...
ABC.comQuote:
Wrestling star Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and their 7-year-old son, Daniel, were found dead in their suburban Atlanta home Monday. The deaths are being investigated as a possible suicide and double homicide, authorities told ABC News.
Lt. Tommy Pope of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department told ABC News that Benoit had missed several appointments over the weekend, leading concerned parties to ask police to do a "welfare check." When sheriffs arrived at the Benoits' home, they found the wrestler, his wife and their son dead.
There were no signs of gunshot wounds or stabbing, according to Pope. Authorities are not ruling out other causes, such as poisoning, suffocation or strangulation. Pope told ABC News that his department is looking at this situation as a "possible double murder, suicide."
Pope said "the instruments of death were located on scene," but he would not specify what those instruments are or where in the house the bodies were found. Pope added the department is "not actively searching for any suspects outside of the house."
An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. However, it could be weeks before there is a result.
Benoit, 40, was scheduled to spar against C.M. Punk in a pay-per-view event Sunday night in Houston for the Extreme Champion Wrestling title. But Benoit canceled before the event, citing personal reasons.
A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Benoit was known in the ring as the "Canadian Crippler."
Following the announcement of the deaths, World Wrestling Entertainment issued a statement: "Chris was beloved among his fellow superstars, and was a favorite among WWE fans for his unbelievable athleticism and wrestling ability. He always took great pride in his performance, and always showed respect for the business he loved, for his peers and toward his fans. This is a terrible tragedy and an unbearable loss. WWE extends its sincere condolences and prayers to the Benoit family and loved ones in this time of tragedy."
WWE announced that it would drop its planned Monday night line-up on the USA Network to air a three-hour tribute to Benoit.
In a sport known for bravado and bullying, Benoit was very much beloved and respected by his peers. He was passionate about his profession and served as a mentor to many younger, up-and-coming performers. As an indication of how much the fans enjoyed him, when the crowd in Houston's Toyota Center learned Sunday night that he wouldn't be there, they chanted, "We want Benoit!"
My guide says "Mr. McMahon's Memorial service" for tonight's Raw...
Wow. This is incredibly sad. I used to watch wrestling when I was younger and he was one of the best. And his poor wife and kid. RIP.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070626/.../wrestler_dead
