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Post by Brandon on Jun 25, 2007 18:00:02 GMT -5
Just wanted to pass along to everyone that it was announced on wwe.com that Chris Benoit along with his wife, former WCW star Nancy "Woman" Sullivan were found dead in their home in Atlanta, GA.
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Post by Brandon on Jun 25, 2007 18:05:21 GMT -5
Credit: PWInsider.com
We are still awaiting further details, but we are 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 Benoits' family, friends, and fans at this time.
A meeting is currently ongoing at WWE TV and it is expected that tonight's three hour Raw will now be dedicated to Benoit's memory.
6:09 Update: WWE.com issued the following statement this afternoon: "WWE is sad to report that Chris Benoit and his family have been found dead in their home. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Tonight's Raw will be a tribute to Chris and his family."
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Post by Brandon on Jun 25, 2007 18:18:24 GMT -5
Even more news on this sad event, it was announced by TNAwrestling.com that Benoit's son Daniel was also found dead in the home. It is truely a sad day in professional wrestling we should all keep the Benoit family in our prayers over the coming weeks.
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Post by middlega on Jun 25, 2007 19:07:08 GMT -5
As unimaginable as this seems, sadly it appears to be all too true. No angle, no work, just a stunning tragedy.
Prayers and condolences to his extended family and all those affected by his passing.
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Post by cashflowx on Jun 25, 2007 19:26:09 GMT -5
Benoit was the consummate professional. He's by far one of the most approachable wrestlers I'd ever met.
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Post by middlega on Jun 25, 2007 23:06:53 GMT -5
This story seems to be taking more bizarre & disturbing turns as the night goes on.  Regardless of what the eventual details are, it remains an incredibly sad situation. |
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Post by Brandon on Jun 25, 2007 23:56:55 GMT -5
Sadly, WWE.com is now reporting that the deaths are ruled a double murder & suicide. Being the huge Chris Benoit fan that I am, I just don't wanna believe that is true. An autopsy is scheduled for 10am this morning.
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Post by Brandon on Jun 25, 2007 23:59:59 GMT -5
Courtesy Of WWE.com
According to lead investigator Lt. Tommy Pope, of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, in Fayetteville, Ga., the deaths of WWE Superstar Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel were the result of a double murder-suicide, WWE.com has learned.
Benoit failed to appear both at Saturday’s live event in Beaumont, Tx., and WWE’s Vengeance: Night of Champions in Houston Sunday night, after informing WWE of a family emergency. Several curious text messages sent by Benoit early Sunday morning prompted concerned friends to alert Richard Hering, VP of Government Relations for WWE, Inc. Hering, in turn, spoke with Fayette County sheriffs Monday, and requested that they respond to the Benoit residence to check on him and his family.
Authorities representing the Sheriff’s Department initially had a difficult time entering Benoit’s new Fayetteville home Monday afternoon, which had been guarded by two large German Shepherds roaming freely around the property. Once authorities entered the residence, they quickly located the bodies of Benoit, Nancy and Daniel. WWE was notified of the discovery at approximately 4 p.m.
At 10 p.m. Monday night, Lt. Pope held a press conference in conjunction with Scott Ballard, the district attorney for Fayette County. The press conference officially ruled authorities’ findings as a double murder-suicide from within the home.
WAGA, a FOX-owned and operated television station in Atlanta, reported that investigators believe Benoit killed his wife and 7-year-old son over the weekend, then himself on Monday.
The three bodies have been received by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab, in Decatur, Ga., where autopsies will be performed Tuesday morning. Toxicology reports will not become available for at least two weeks.
WWE.com has further information relating to both the investigation and the cause of death, but the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department has requested that WWE.com not release any additional details at this time.
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