Chris Benoit found dead....

molson · 06-25-2007, 05:14 PM

Deserves it's own thread...wow.

wwe.com

Edit - This can't be a part of the Mcmahon angle, can it?

miami_fan · 06-25-2007, 05:19 PM

Him AND his family? This had better not be an angle.

Lathum · 06-25-2007, 05:19 PM

If it is it is very tasteless to involve his family.

DeToxRox · 06-25-2007, 05:20 PM

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.

miami_fan · 06-25-2007, 05:20 PM

World Wrestling Entertainment is deeply saddened to report that today Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home. There are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family residence is currently being investigated by local authorities.

Tonight’s Raw on USA Network will serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family. WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family’s relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy.

molson · 06-25-2007, 05:20 PM

NO WAY it's an angle - holding out hope that the site was hacked (since Benoit was announced as missing from Sunday's show for "personal reasons")

molson · 06-25-2007, 05:21 PM

Apparently, all the Vince stuff has been removed from the site - so it's looking real.

Jas_lov · 06-25-2007, 05:23 PM

Yeah, if they're dedicating tonight's show to Chris Benoit instead of Vince then it's definitely real. I read he left yesterday's show for family reasons, but this is just shocking and very very sad.

SnDvls · 06-25-2007, 05:24 PM

doesn't appear to be an angle at all.

man very said

DeToxRox · 06-25-2007, 05:25 PM

I hate to say it but

Phil Hartman anyone?

Travis · 06-25-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

I hate to say it but

Phil Hartman anyone?

I had really hoped not, but after hearing about Saturday, odds certainly shift that way.

Not that you can feel better about a situation like this, but I really hope that's not how it happened.

Ben E Lou · 06-25-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SnDvls

doesn't appear to be an angle at all.

Except for the "fact" that a family of four was found dead in their home in Atlanta, yet there's no mention of it anywhere on any of the Atlanta news sites, or on either of the news stations I just logged in to.

{shurg}

saldana · 06-25-2007, 05:28 PM

its on pwheadlines.com as well...unbelievable...one of the best mat wrestlers left in WWE

molson · 06-25-2007, 05:31 PM

This awful on so many levels.

Nightmare scenerio for the WWE in the middle of the Vince stuff. Vince better be front and center tonight so everyone knows this isn't part of the angle.

Karlifornia · 06-25-2007, 05:33 PM

LOL...WWE plays with fire, gets burned.

Lathum · 06-25-2007, 05:33 PM

so true. The fact that it hasn't hit any of the major news media sites does make me wonder

molson · 06-25-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

Except for the "fact" that a family of four was found dead in their home in Atlanta, yet there's no mention of it anywhere on any of the Atlanta news sites, or on either of the news stations I just logged in to.

{shurg}

Strange, but it doesn't surprise me that the WWE can scoop the news in a situation like this. Especially if Benoit and family were found by another wrestler living in the area. He could have been found just hours ago.

Lathum · 06-25-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

LOL...WWE plays with fire, gets burned.

you become more of an ass every day

bulletsponge · 06-25-2007, 05:35 PM

god this is sad news.

molson · 06-25-2007, 05:37 PM

Another weird part of this is that it was reported yesterday that Benoit had to "rush home" for a family emergency, and that's why he missed Vengence. Of course, that could have just been the story WWE gave out when they couldn't find him.

Jas_lov · 06-25-2007, 05:37 PM

wrestlingobserver.com is reporting that Benoit's 7 year old son Daniel is also confirmed dead. His other two children are safe in Canada.

saldana · 06-25-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

you become more of an ass every day

QFT

Ryche · 06-25-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

so true. The fact that it hasn't hit any of the major news media sites does make me wonder

Very odd...although considering McMahon's stupid stunt, I'm sure they are being extremely cautious about reporting this.

Travis · 06-25-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

wrestlingobserver.com is reporting that Benoit's 17 year old son Daniel is also confirmed dead. His other two children are safe in Canada.

Okay good, I was trying to find out that bit of news. Small bit of silver lining in an otherwise horrible piece of news.

LoneStarGirl · 06-25-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

you become more of an ass every day

Damn Lathum, if we weren't thinking the EXACT same thing

DeToxRox · 06-25-2007, 05:39 PM

Benoit left Saturday night to go home for a family emergency, thats all I've heard about it.

MikeVic · 06-25-2007, 05:40 PM

Oh my god. I can't tell now if it's real or not. If it's an angle, I'm not watching WWE anymore. If him and his family are really dead, wow.

They'd better stop the McMahon death angle.

DeToxRox · 06-25-2007, 05:41 PM

No chance it's an angle. As callous as this is lets be honest people, Benoit wouldn't have been the guy you put in an angle like this. I am not being a prick just stating the facts.

Karlifornia · 06-25-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

you become more of an ass every day

Sorry, Saint Lathum.

Karlifornia · 06-25-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarGirl

Damn Lathum, if we weren't thinking the EXACT same thing

Go away, hillbilly

Ryche · 06-25-2007, 05:44 PM

TNA Wrestling is reporting it too.

Travis · 06-25-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

No chance it's an angle. As callous as this is lets be honest people, Benoit wouldn't have been the guy you put in an angle like this. I am not being a prick just stating the facts.

Not really wanting to get too into this (as I sincerely hope that this isn't the case), but it's not like Benoit is not without his following. May not be the most charismatic guy out there, but pretty much a legend in Canada and with the smarks (that still the term) on the internet as well as wrestling purists.

I could not begin to describe the horror and disgust I'd feel if this is revealed to be an angle, and I sincerely hope that *if* it is, that Benoit had no choice other than to quit the company, and even then I'd be disappointed in him for allowing it to happen.

saldana · 06-25-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Sorry, not an asswipe making jokes about an entire family having just died Lathum.

fixed it for ya, dick

Lathum · 06-25-2007, 05:45 PM

Insult me all you want but you contribute nothing and at the same time think you are funny. I guess it's cool if you think making jokes about a guys family dying is cool but to me your exestince on this board is pointless.

DeToxRox · 06-25-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Not really wanting to get too into this (as I sincerely hope that this isn't the case), but it's not like Benoit is not without his following. May not be the most charismatic guy out there, but pretty much a legend in Canada and with the smarks (that still the term) on the internet as well as wrestling purists.

I could not begin to describe the horror and disgust I'd feel if this is revealed to be an angle, and I sincerely hope that *if* it is, that Benoit had no choice other than to quit the company, and even then I'd be disappointed in him for allowing it to happen.

I am only trying to help convince people its real. I love Benoit and he is over but in an angle where performing on the mic and all that is needed, he isn't your guy. All I am saying.

Travis · 06-25-2007, 05:47 PM

Some posters find a new way to redefine the need for the ignore feature every single day.

Congratulations on that Karli.

Karlifornia · 06-25-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by saldana

fixed it for ya, dick

Where did I make a joke about a family dying? I never made a joke at all. I simply stated that the WWE did some stupid fake death angle, and now the whole party got crashed by a real life tragedy. Yeah, it sucks for Benoit's family..my condolensces....Maybe it's not the right thread to do it in, but negating to even mention the obvious irony would be....uhm...something.

Coffee Warlord · 06-25-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryche

TNA Wrestling is reporting it too.

Don't follow wrestling anymore, but I'm still waiting for a "real" news outlet to pop this one. I cannot in a million years fathom this as an angle, but, well, there's the glimmer of doubt.

From all I've heard over the years, classy guy. Damn shame.

Travis · 06-25-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

I am only trying to help convince people its real. I love Benoit and he is over but in an angle where performing on the mic and all that is needed, he isn't your guy. All I am saying.

True enough, and while it'd obviously be preferable if this is some horribly thought up angle, I really don't buy that it is. The only thing that worries me is the nature of the news delivery. With everything being online (where his following truly is king) and the lack of any in ring/mic work to be done with it...

Really, mostly just shock/horror speaking now as well as a complete sense of dread over how things will be revealed. But for all that, I'd much rather be completely pissed off with the WWE for running such a horrible angle than to fully accept the probable truth.

Lathum · 06-25-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Where did I make a joke about a family dying? I never made a joke at all. I simply stated that the WWE did some stupid fake death angle, and now the whole party got crashed by a real life tragedy. Yeah, it sucks for Benoit's family..my condolensces....Maybe it's not the right thread to do it in, but negating to even mention the obvious irony would be....uhm...something.

nice attempt at back peddaling

Maple Leafs · 06-25-2007, 05:56 PM

Holy crap.

This is awful.

Karlifornia · 06-25-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

nice attempt at back peddaling

You have to be joking, dude.I'm not back-pedaling. What am I back-pedaling from? I'm not broken up at all by the death of Chris Benoit..I'll freely admit it....but to say that I was making a joke at the expense of his family is inaccurate..

Anyway, back to Chris Benoit.

saldana · 06-25-2007, 05:57 PM

some of the wrestling sites have stories halfway down their pages about the wwe dropping the vince is dead angle because of bad ratings and real news outlets making stories out of it being a hoax....i cant imagine they would run another one that includes a wife and kids..not even the wwe can be that classless...unless karlfornia worked there.

Ben E Lou · 06-25-2007, 06:02 PM

Top story at the top of the hour on WSB Radio is about a state Supreme Court decision. At least 45 minutes, and they haven't gotten in on the story. WSB must really be slippin'. {shurg}

molson · 06-25-2007, 06:03 PM

This is one of those deaths that will really sting people, Kali, so I understand their reaction. But I see what you're saying, wrestling is an absolutely ridiculous farce - ONLY in wrestling can you turn a fake memorial show into a real memorail show in a period of seconds. It's almost impossible to appreicate the magnitude of this tragedy, because the whole thing is so ridiculous.

MikeVic · 06-25-2007, 06:04 PM

I think news places are skeptical because of the McMahon death thing that made a few of them look stupid for reporting an obviously fake death. But yeah, I still don't kno what to believe. And I'm still devasated as if he was really gone.

DeToxRox · 06-25-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

This is one of those deaths that will really sting people, Kali, so I understand their reaction. But I see what you're saying, wrestling is an absolutely ridiculous farce - ONLY in wrestling can you turn a fake memorial show into a real memorail show in a period of seconds. It's almost impossible to appreicate the magnitude of this tragedy, because the whole thing is so ridiculous.

Well said Molson.

Karl said nothing offensive (to me anyway, nothing offends me though) and he's going through the ringer for it. He is just commenting on how absurd it is to a common fan to think this seriously when the WWE has been promoting a fake death angle for weeks.

He is speaking for the majority I reckon.

Karlifornia · 06-25-2007, 06:06 PM

Molson and Detox....I wuv you guys.

DeToxRox · 06-25-2007, 06:07 PM

Just posting something a buddy c/p from one website...

Benoit had been scheduled to appear on a WWE house show on Saturday. Sources tell us Benoit called to first say he would be taking a later flight, and then to say he would not be attending the house show due to a family illness. According to one source, Benoit said both his wife and son were throwing up blood and he needed to stay to take care of them.

LoneStarGirl · 06-25-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Go away, hillbilly

How am I a hillbilly? I am from Houston, Tx... thanks

06-25-2007, 05:19 PM	#2
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Him AND his family? This had better not be an angle. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

06-25-2007, 05:20 PM	#5
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	World Wrestling Entertainment is deeply saddened to report that today Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home. There are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family residence is currently being investigated by local authorities. Tonight’s Raw on USA Network will serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family. WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family’s relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

06-25-2007, 05:33 PM	#15
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	LOL...WWE plays with fire, gets burned. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-25-2007, 05:37 PM	#21
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	wrestlingobserver.com is reporting that Benoit's 7 year old son Daniel is also confirmed dead. His other two children are safe in Canada. Last edited by Jas_lov : 06-25-2007 at 05:38 PM.

06-25-2007, 05:44 PM	#31
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	TNA Wrestling is reporting it too. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

06-25-2007, 05:19 PM	#3
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	If it is it is very tasteless to involve his family.

06-25-2007, 05:20 PM	#4
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	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.

06-25-2007, 05:20 PM	#6
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	NO WAY it's an angle - holding out hope that the site was hacked (since Benoit was announced as missing from Sunday's show for "personal reasons")

06-25-2007, 05:21 PM	#7
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Apparently, all the Vince stuff has been removed from the site - so it's looking real.

06-25-2007, 05:23 PM	#8
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Yeah, if they're dedicating tonight's show to Chris Benoit instead of Vince then it's definitely real. I read he left yesterday's show for family reasons, but this is just shocking and very very sad.

06-25-2007, 05:24 PM	#9
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	doesn't appear to be an angle at all. man very said

06-25-2007, 05:25 PM	#10
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I hate to say it but Phil Hartman anyone?

06-25-2007, 05:28 PM	#13
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	its on pwheadlines.com as well...unbelievable...one of the best mat wrestlers left in WWE

06-25-2007, 05:31 PM	#14
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	This awful on so many levels. Nightmare scenerio for the WWE in the middle of the Vince stuff. Vince better be front and center tonight so everyone knows this isn't part of the angle.

06-25-2007, 05:35 PM	#19
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	god this is sad news.

06-25-2007, 05:39 PM	#26
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Benoit left Saturday night to go home for a family emergency, thats all I've heard about it.

06-25-2007, 05:40 PM	#27
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Oh my god. I can't tell now if it's real or not. If it's an angle, I'm not watching WWE anymore. If him and his family are really dead, wow. They'd better stop the McMahon death angle.

06-25-2007, 05:41 PM	#28
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	No chance it's an angle. As callous as this is lets be honest people, Benoit wouldn't have been the guy you put in an angle like this. I am not being a prick just stating the facts.

06-25-2007, 05:45 PM	#34
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Insult me all you want but you contribute nothing and at the same time think you are funny. I guess it's cool if you think making jokes about a guys family dying is cool but to me your exestince on this board is pointless.

06-25-2007, 05:47 PM	#36
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Some posters find a new way to redefine the need for the ignore feature every single day. Congratulations on that Karli. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

06-25-2007, 05:56 PM	#41
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Holy crap. This is awful. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

06-25-2007, 05:57 PM	#43
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	some of the wrestling sites have stories halfway down their pages about the wwe dropping the vince is dead angle because of bad ratings and real news outlets making stories out of it being a hoax....i cant imagine they would run another one that includes a wife and kids..not even the wwe can be that classless...unless karlfornia worked there.

06-25-2007, 06:02 PM	#44
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Top story at the top of the hour on WSB Radio is about a state Supreme Court decision. At least 45 minutes, and they haven't gotten in on the story. WSB must really be slippin'. {shurg} __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

06-25-2007, 06:03 PM	#45
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	This is one of those deaths that will really sting people, Kali, so I understand their reaction. But I see what you're saying, wrestling is an absolutely ridiculous farce - ONLY in wrestling can you turn a fake memorial show into a real memorail show in a period of seconds. It's almost impossible to appreicate the magnitude of this tragedy, because the whole thing is so ridiculous. Last edited by molson : 06-25-2007 at 06:03 PM.

06-25-2007, 06:04 PM	#46
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I think news places are skeptical because of the McMahon death thing that made a few of them look stupid for reporting an obviously fake death. But yeah, I still don't kno what to believe. And I'm still devasated as if he was really gone.

06-25-2007, 06:06 PM	#48
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Molson and Detox....I wuv you guys. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-25-2007, 06:07 PM	#49
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Just posting something a buddy c/p from one website... Benoit had been scheduled to appear on a WWE house show on Saturday. Sources tell us Benoit called to first say he would be taking a later flight, and then to say he would not be attending the house show due to a family illness. According to one source, Benoit said both his wife and son were throwing up blood and he needed to stay to take care of them.

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