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WWE Tragedy: Wrestler Chris Benoit Found Dead With His Family

Chris BenoitWe're saddened to report some tragic news on the WWE front. Wrestler Chris Benoit was found dead with his family in an apparent murder-suicide.

Benoit cancelled a Houston appearance for personal reasons a day before he, his wife, and their 7-year-old son were found dead. Investigators are speculating that he killed his wife and son first, and then killed himself.

While full details haven't been disclosed yet, Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that they're "going to prove a little bizarre." We're still waiting on the full story, and we'll keep you posted when we hear more.

Our hearts go out to the WWE community during this difficult time.

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i have been watching wwe for 4 years and Chris Benoit would be the least man that i would expect to murder his 7 year old kid and wife.wwe is so dramatic so i think he did not do it.chris, where ever you are,i will continue to pray that u will come back.if you are dead,RIP and i love u.from chris in port huron Mi.

He was an awesome wrestler and its not in his character to do something like that.

I think it is just sad and I also think there is a lot more to it than what we already know.

I loved benoit he was my favourite wresler.Im sad now I feel like crying R.I.P chris

cris beniot isa the man who dont play for his ownself but play for big big big wwe fans

R.I.P.Chris Benoits family.

chris I love man but why ECW happy to see your back but you had to pull this I all ways wanted to be like you but so much for ECW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP if watching me right now I love you i`ll never forget you

never forget a cripler chris beniot.
its 4real.

he had style .its probaly the most well none fighter to die

I think that cris and his his family had a good life even doe there was some good days and some bad days but hey cris is a happy man and the bad part about hes son dying is hes legasy wound't go for much longer but i now some people will remnber he as the wwe superstar theres ever been...

so sad that they're all gone.

I am praying for the reamaining wrestlers that the WWE still has. God has a way of showing up and showing out, hopefully there want be another Chris Benoit. As entertainers they have alot to deal with, but as Christians we have more. God bless the WWE and the remaining family of the WWE.

While some speculate about the reasons, I find myself asking a very different question: Is it possible that Nancy was killed by someone else and when Benoit found her got so depressed that he killed his kid and himself? The reason I ask this question is because according to reports Nancy had her hands and legs tied before she was strangled. That fact looks completely out of place.

i know why he did it he killed his wife out of rage and he did not want his son to be alone without family so he killed him and then killed himself so they could be a family again

IT IS A TRAGIC LOST OF CHRIS BENOIT,HIS WIFE AND SON.I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND AS TO WHY HE WOULD DO SUCH THING LIKE THAT.WHEN ASK ABOUT HIS CAREER HE SAID,IN HIS OWN WORD QUOTES(WRESTLING HAS CONSUMED MY LIFE.WRESTLING IS MY MISTRESS.IT'S MY PASSION). R.I.P CHRIS BENOIT AND HIS FAMILY.

It's really sad. I had no idea Beniot could do such a thing. However, something doesn't seem right. I think there's more to the story then what we've heard. Anyway, if indeed, Beniot did it, I have no remorse for him.

I THINK HES STUPID TO KILL HIMSELF WHEN HE HAD A GOOD RICH LIFE. I DONT GET WHY HE WOULD DO MURDER-SUICIDE IM CALLING HIM NOT STUPID BUT DUMB HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE WRESTLERS. R.I.P CHRIS BENOITS FAMILY

i think that Cris Benoit actions were just stupid... He was a great wrestler and had lots of fans and just ruined it for himself.

I don't think he would kill his family. He seems like such a good guy. I heard his son was struggling with a disease and it probably caused a lot of pressure. But anyway, WWE is a lot of stress being on the road and he's the only working person out of his wife & son. I've always looked up to him. God bless him & his family.

GOD BLESS THE BENOIT FAMILY! HE WAS A GREAT MAN... R.I.P

after being around this business for years now, I have seen some hairy things happen. I will not speculate and give opinions right now or judge.. but if the toxicology report comes out and he was on something, I pray that they start doing psychological tests semi annually on these athletes and start testing for drugs more often and more random and let those losers who are positive go to the TNA where they belong.... thank you

There is no way anyone can convince me that chris benoit killed his family. He had no motive. When he would appear with his family out in public, he showed no signs of discomfort or reason to want to kill his family. I think someone set him up.

i dont think he would do that!

My opinion on Chris Bennot
didn't kill his family. I
think what ever he was prescribed from his doctor. Sent him over the edge.

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what he did was just STUPID!!!!!!!!!

Chris Beniot is a really special person! Its just so unbeliving how he died! Him killing his 7-yr. old som Daniel and his amazing wife Nancy and also killing himself I don't think he would do that. I BET HE JUST LOVE WRESTLING TO MUCH TO DO THAT!

He is just the best!!!!!!!


R.I.P Chris Benoit an inspiring wrestler

CHRIS BENOIT WAS A VERY GOOD WRESTLER IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE CHRIS BENOIT WOULD DO THAT.

I would just like to say the the Benoit family has my deepest sympathies. This is such a tragedy and I think everyone should pray for his soul at this point. Again we have to remember that WWE wrestlers are still actors and we don't know what he is like. Only God knows the real truth right now.

Chris Benoit... Perhaps one of the GREATEST Wrestlers of all time if not the Greatest. Right up there with Eddie Guerrerro(R.I.P), Hulk Hogan, Triple H, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Macho Man Randy Savage, Brock Lesnar, and JBL(No matter How much I hate to admit). I have to admit that I've never had any encounters with Benoit but everytime I saw him get in that ring I saw passion and heart. He was always so awesome to watch. He demanded respect. I nearly cried from the surprise. And hearing Chavo and Edge speak, Two great superstars who dont get much credit because they are not the fan favorites, just showed me how true it is. At 4:52 on Monday I tuned in to Raw because I didnt want to miss a single second of the Mr. McMahon "MEMORIAL SERVICE" only to see at the very beginning "Chris Benoit 1967-2007" and hear Mr. McMahons voice sending shivers down my spine. Honestly who could believe that a respected man such as Benoit could Murder his 7 YEAR OLD son. And lets not forget about his loving wife Nancy who was there at Wrestlemania to cheer on her vitorious husband. Making HHH Tap. I have always respected Benoit and think the DoubleMurder-Suicide is just a theory. Im waiting for the real results. I am only 13 years old and I am waiting to find somebody to air me on te news so millions of people watching can hear the emotion in my voice. So everyone can know just how much this can effect a fan for 9 years. Since I was four. And one of the 5 superstars who I loved watching the most was Chris Benoit. He was always fantastic. I wish the best in Heaven for Chris, Daniel, and Nancy. This is a shoutout to be put on live to speak about this tragic loss. He will be missed and my family and I have begun and will continue to pray for him.

chris was the best in my book wwe will not be the some god bless chris and is wife and son

I dont believe what the police are saying about Chris Benoit. Chris was a lengend, one of the best wrestler and entertainer of the wwe history. He was and will always be one of my favorite wrestler. I know for sure i will always miss and love him. I think there are more proofs the police need to look for so people will stop accussing him and jumping to conclusions
'cause I'm sure benoit is innocent. And he should be remember as a great man and a great wrestler instead of a murderer. You will always be missed everywhere even in the ring Chris. From the bottom of my heart may the benoit family take care of themselves and I'm sure Chris will always love them. May Chris, Nancy and Daniel all R.I.P

I have always loved Chris Benoit.I will miss him very much. It's going to be different without him with the wwe. RIP Chris Benoit and family.MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY. CHRIS benoit you will be missed. I don't think he did what the cops say he did.

I have met Chris once and it was a great moment for me. I know how sad his fellow Wrestlers feel about this tragic murder suicide. I saw some of the text messages. They make no sence! I saw them on wwe.com. It is very sad. my son was the hurt one. He grew up watching Chris wrestle. I am very sad.

Chris Benoit has and always will be one of my favorite wrestlers.I know in my heart he didn't do what the cops and other people say about him.He was one of the bests wrestlers of ALL times.I will miss him.I want to say to his daughter and son to remeber him as what he has been to you in life.He loved you remember that.Only God knows what happened.I think something happened to him and his family.Who ever sent that text KNEW that Nancy was dead before the cops knew.Come on whoever that was LIKELY did it.Because how did he/she know before the cops and everyone else.RIP Chris,Nancy and little Daniel,And to his Daughter and Son may god watch over you and love you.You both know will be surrounded with more love.Take care and be happy and safe.

at first i did not think he did it but now i found out he had problems with his wife he was being demoted to a coach in wresteling and his son was diabled as an athlete maybe he thought his son was not perfect enough and i think the steroids finally got to hime cause he bugged out

My thoughts are if Vince would not have been playing around with mental illness may be he could have seen that one of his employs were making his act real for them. Chris will always be the of my favorite wrestlers. I hope his other kids are doing their best in this time of need. I pray that this if anything makes them strong. My familys love and support goes to their family. We love you Chris. Goddesses or watching over your loved ones.

I cant believe Benoit would do this. He was so awesome. I will truly miss his take charge mode to wrestling. My deepest respects to thoese who loved him. He was very special. God bless his remaining family.

Some ppl really dont care about what happend to benoit,and they have lost respect,even tho he did what he did i still got respect for him no matter what enybody says.R.I.P BENOIT AND FAMILY.

Some ppl really dont care about what happend to benoit,and they have lost respect,even tho he did what he did i still got respect for him no matter what enybody says.R.I.P BENOIT AND FAMILY.

Chris Benoit will always and forever be my hero. Everyday he Worked his ass off just for us and the WWE, And for WWE to put all the tributes deleted is tottaly wrong. Chris Benoit is a true champ. One day the WWE will learn to forgive Chris and put him in the Hall Of Fame because he didnt do 10 Years of wrestling in The WWE for nothing.. I KNOW AND WWE ALL KNOW THAT CHRIS WILL BE IN THE HALL OF FAME BECAUSE HE DESERVES IT........... But until the CHRIS, I LOVE YOU AND FORGIVE YOU...REST IN PEACE...WOLVERINE

I was a WWE fan 4 quite a while now & i would say i am stunned by the shocking news how chris benoit died.and that he died period.i will miss him 4 ever and i know every wwe fan like me will miss him & his family. best wishes 4 the benoit family RIP chris benoit and his family.

He was one of my favorite wrestler. I dont think that he killed his family.

Chris benoit was 1 of my favorite wrestlers and i will miss the fact that he won't be in the ring anymore...we all loved him...R.I.P to CHRIS BENOIT

I will say this he didnot kill his family.He was no where even that cold hearted u could tell that when he won an important match and cryed or when eddie died.He was a very honest and rich man that had everything he wanted in life why would he end it it doesnt make sence,and i dont believe it someone did this the police are just not lookin proper......RIP U Will Be Missed.

I loved Chris Benoit, he was so gr8 at what he did,i am deeply dissapointed in what happened.However i choose to believe the Chris Benoit we all know could not perform such an act toward his family.He always been thier for his friends and he was an emotional man and wasnt embarassed to show that....RIP Benoit family.

What Chris Beniot did was horrible...yes. But, his past is still heroic to me. He will indeed be missed by me. He's with his best friend, Eddie, now. We Love You! R.I.P.

He was my favorite wrestler but the the day has come.So I would like to say good luck to Chris Benoits other kids.

You people need to get a life! You all are so wrapped up in the WWE, you can’t seem to see the difference between make believe and reality. This guy had some serious issues and as long as you people refuse to call a spade a spade, you and your love ones will suffer in your make believe worlds. Maybe we should have you all do the CSI investigation. I’m sure the world will be a better place when you’ve made your professional ascertainment. NOT! Pray for his wife, son and remaining love ones. And get a grip on reality!

I wonder what made him go off? he had very thing money fame He will be missed by me..

I believe that something or someone caused Chris to trip. What should be done is an investigation into his home life and if his wife was having an affair and he found out.

REY, EDDY AND CHRIS QUIT WWE =(

MY DEEPEST SYMPHATY TO THE BENOIT FAMILY, I JUST HOPE THAT EVERYONE CAN LOOK AT THE GREAT MOMENTS IN HIS LIFE, AND HOW HE MADE ALL WRESTLING FANS HAPPY WHEN HE WAS IN THE RING...AS FAN OF WWE WE ARE ALL GOING TO MISS " CHRIST BENIOT "... MY HEART, AND SYMPHATY GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY... GOD BLESS!

he was havin issues with his wife and there were reports of abuse but he may have just had some of his own personal issues. ther were no drugs in his system so it couldnt have been that. i havent been a fan very long but he was a good guy. but yet he as human! nore investigating should be done.
R.I.P. Chris Benoit(5/1/67-6/25/07)

no matter how much we all like him and that includes me everyone knows he did it.

why will he kill his family.i feel sorry for the the family benoit

Just like anything else when there is no real evidence to prove or disprove everyone starts to speculate. I have watched wrestling for over 20 years, but we have to remember one thing they are on the road for around 300 days a year is that an exuse absolutley not. However we as fans and human beings do not live with them and we need to remember before we judge we need to walk a mile in there shoes. GOD BLESS Mr. Benoits two remaning children. I hope you will remember the good times with your dad, GOD BLESS Mr. Benoit and his wife and child.

Benoit is a family man, a great wrestler, and a great person. he would never kill his wife and kid.

i say he didnt do it!

why did chris benoit murder and scuicide when he knew hos great career would end? i really dont think a nice guy like chris would do this. i mean really if you saw the memorial for him he was a nice guy.

hay everybody Batista did not take steroids my dad mark callaway AKA the undertaker ben friends with Batista since he was 13 Batista has ben working on a farm sense he was 8 picking up hay bells and Chris benoit did not hang himself he shoot his wife and sun Saturday than went to vengeance where he lost and Monday morning he shoot his self i am only 16 and i am ase beg as batista and i don't do steroids i pick up hay bells ant my dads ransh in friendswood texas

I don't think he did this. I i'm a fan of this sport, What I think is that theres been a lot of perfect crime and no one knows what is a homaside and suiside, a lot of people a killing and no one knows how they died or they could of kill them self I'm studing CSI and this topic was in one of my classes He did not do this I think authority need to stop eating to much donuts and pay a little more attention of what is going on.

MY DEEPEST SYMPATY FOR THE FAMILY, KNOW GOD HAS 3 MORE ANGELS IN HEAVEN, I REALLY DON'T BELIEVE HE DID IT EITHER.

I don't think that chris would had kill his family and then kill himself. he didn't seem like a bad person, He Was A Good Wrestler!!

I loved Chris so deeply, like only a man could understand. Chris could not have done this. My world is turned upside down. It was Amazed that did them in.

yall better investigate the situation somemore becaus he did not kill his family or nhim self please check on that altopsy and investigate the case somemore

chris benoit didnt seem to be that type of person
i hope you know i am his former girl friend and we have a son too

he did not kill his fam he was a great guy great athlic i don't belive he did that is a lie

I dont think that benoit killed his family i think it was just a setup by jus someonewho didnt like him. Benoit was one of the best wrestlers out there and he always satisfied his fans no matter if it was a lose or a win i would always respect him.I pray for him and his family n i hope his family get over it n jus understand everyone has to go at sometime. RIP Chris Benoit u will always be one of my favourite wrestlers n u will always be remembered by me n all the people that use to wrestle.

i loved chris beniot i cant belive he is gone im always goin to love him he is one of my hero gone but never forgetten

I have been watching Chris for years and I still cant beleive that this has happened. It seems like yesterday that I was watching him on the wwe draft episode and i would never have thought in a million years that he would have done something like that. Yes, its true that we see one side of wwe superstars but this just seems so off the wall for Chris's character or him as a person. I would hope that a full investigation is done to rule out foul playand if none is discovered my heart goes out because you truly have to be going through something dramatic to kill your wife,child and self. I am just so shocked and saddened because i have been one of his biggest fans for years.

wow okay people that watch WWE know who the wrestlers are by face and name, but do any of you guys actually go home with them? Do u walk out of the ring and into the back with him? NO! So how do you ge toff sayin you KNOW he didnt do it. WWE wrestlers are just like celeberties they live a different life in front of the cameras but once they are not on tv of around their co-workers they can be completely different people. Maybe he was sadistic and going through something that no one else knew about and he thought that murdering his wife and child and takin ghis own life was the answer. People do reach boiling points in their lives and they do lash out. Just because you see them on TV and they "appear" happy DOES NOT mean that they ARE happy. My deepest prayers and thoughts are with his wife and child adn of course, for the rest of members in that family.

Chris Benoit was the best in the wwe and i do not think he killed them. someone could of killed all three and them then hang chris. that would make it look like he did it.

You see all these other wrestlers taking steroids,Big poppa pump S.S.,and Batista, and you dont see them murdering or
hanging themselves!!
HE DIDNT DO IT!

As for Chris Benoits and his son and wifes murder.
I do belive that he was taking steroids,but did not murder his family. You see all these other wrestlers taking steroids,Big poppa pump S.S.,and Batista, and you dont see them murdering or
hanging themselves!!

He was a superb wrestler - that is true.

they didnt find any steroids in his body so apparently it cud not hav been steroids. mayb there was a problem at home cause even though hes nice you'll never know wah had rele happened cuz i dont think he left any proof behind buh we will miss him nd he will always b remembered

he is dumb

Please, everyone, get a grip. He was human, just like us all. He was a superb wrestler - that is true. He seemed nice to everyone who met him - but that's all people know. None of you know him personally - how do you know what happened? How do you know what this poor, obviously tortured man was going through? What the steroids were doing? This is a tragic, human event. Accept reality and pray for his remaining children who will have to deal with this all their lives. Peace to him and his family - thoughts and prayers to his remaining family.

He did kill his family. I never thought he would do that but it is true. It is sad that he killed his 7 year old son though.

The whole thing just seems a little too fishy. I do not believe Chris would EVER do that to his family. There was definatly some foul play in this. But my thoughts and prayers are with the family memebers of the Benoit's. And I pray that Chris, Nancy, and Daniel find peace.

I just can't believe all of this. I mean I watched him on Smackdown like 2 weeks ago it seems so unreal. And I just want to send my sympathies to his family and wish Chris Benoit, his wife, and his son a safe trip upstairs.

The whole thing just seems a little too fishy. I do not believe Chris would EVER do that to his family. There was definatly some foul play in this. But my thoughts and prayers are with the family memebers of the Benoit's. And I pray that Chris, Nancy, and Daniel find peace.

This is a very sad turn of events, that a young life was taken in the prime of his life, I did have the pleasure of meeting Chris once at an event, and he was a very down to earth guy, who did take the time out for fans and did not seem to mind being interrupted by fans. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Chris Benoit

he didnt kill his family

he did not kill his falmy
somebody killd tham i love him in the wwe

yo man dat iz so messed up i hope u can get over it i kno its ur fam but the same thing happend 2 me when my grandpa die 4rm caner but i am really sorry 4 ur loss i hope u can get over it in a few months but i wish i can see u and tell u 4rm the bottom of my heart i am really sorry luv brianna 4rm cleburne tx

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