Another Wrestling Great, gone. Chris Benoit - 1967-2007, He'll be missed

[yinepus_brat]

Oh hell.

Chris Benoit, WWE Wrestler, and one of my absolute fav's (FOR YEARS) as far as technique and talent, was found dead today in his home, along with his wife and son.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/13567642/detail.html?rss=atl&psp=news

My heart goes out to their family's for the loss.

(Many thanks to filkertom for the heads up)

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*Edit*

I read the latest news reports, and I'm at a loss for words. Hopefully, the police will complete their investigation, and put to rest the speculations. And if it's true? My heart still goes out to the Benoit family in their time of loss.

Comments

[molotovcoqtiz.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I saw this and called my Dad. Kym and I are wondering if it was like carbon monoxide poisoning since they made the point they hadn't been shot. Like maybe it was something other than a killing.

I hate to put it this way but since a child was involved, I would really rather hear that than some asshole mad at Benoit and killing his wife and kid too.

[ursa-mater.livejournal.com]

Yes, very true. I'd rather hear it was an accident, but truthfully, I'd rather not hear it at all. *shaking head*

He was truly a great technical wrestler and showman who let his actions do his talking. I loved - LOVED watching him wrestle because it wasn't hype, and it wasn't hollywood BS, he was just damned good.

[aristoboule.livejournal.com]

Wow... they didn't live all that far away (same major metro city thing). We had some pretty strong storms today, but I don't think it had anything to do with it.

That's just plain awful.

[ursa-mater.livejournal.com]

Didn't know you lived in Georgia. And yes, I hope it was nothing storm related.

Yes it is. Damn but I respected him and his abilities. I was an old fan from WAY back (Bob Backlund and Jimmy Snuka anyone?) and I just feel terrible.

[ladyskada.livejournal.com]

Shit. And he was such a nice guy to talk to, offstage, too.

*wanders off, blinking*

[just-jewel.livejournal.com]

Here's the latest news.

http://rajah.com/base/node/8342

[ladyskada.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[wiccabuffy.livejournal.com]

"Sources in the Fayette County Police Department are now working under the theory that Chris Benoit killed Nancy on Saturday, son Daniel on Sunday, and then killed himself earlier today."

Somehow, I don't feel so sorry for him. For the family members still alive and grieving, yes, but not for him.

[ursa-mater.livejournal.com]

Yea, I read that while at work, and I'm just kind of in shock right now.

And yes, I feel horrible for the family members that have to deal with this terrible situation.

[ladyskada.livejournal.com]

As I just posted on my LJ, AP just reported that Benoit strangled his wife, smothered their son and then hung himself in his weight room.

[ursa-mater.livejournal.com]

*hugs you* I'm, wow. Just...

damn.