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The Hammer Champion Posts: 372 Gender:	BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:06pm Lets hope this is not true..... This is on the front page of WWE.com BENOIT FOUND DEAD 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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bobbyryates

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Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD?
Reply #1 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:16pm

family? as in nancy?

seems to me that with all the other stuff on the page, that it might be a work. if it were true, i would hope all the "diva" garbage and such would be gone temporarily (then again, it isthe WWE i am talking about to......)
my bet (and hope) is that it is part of the mcmahon storyline. tonight is to be a HUGE night for RAW so, why not bait us all with a big annoncement like this to make us all interested enough to watch...well, probably everybody but me. i don't watch the crap.

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GarvinStomp Champion Posts: 401 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #2 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:18pm I went to the website and it just looks like a real work. If it were real, they'd have more details as far as Nancy, the children's age, etc. In light of the Mr. McMahon angle, this just seems to be another thread in whatever angle their going with. WWE is really desperate.
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bobbyryates Champion Posts: 4445	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #3 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:25pm UPDATE... meltzer says it's true: http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=20000 dang, i might have to watch afterall....
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JeffofNC Champion Posts: 300	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #4 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:29pm But is Meltzer reliable? Jeff
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martinlee Champion WHAT HAPPENED TO "RASSLIN"? Posts: 289 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #5 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:40pm lets sure hope not?????
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JeffofNC Champion Posts: 300	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #6 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:44pm WWE.om is now saying that tonight's show will be tribute to Benoit and family Jeff
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bobbyryates

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Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD?
Reply #7 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:45pm

Quote from JeffofNC on Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:29pm:

But is Meltzer reliable?

Jeff

i think so, some don't. guess anybody can get in on the action these days.
i never said dave was perfect either.

i just looked at a number of atlanta tv station's websites, i saw no metnion of it on any of them. i looked on their front pages as well as sports and entertainment and saw nothing.
if it were true, i would think that it would show up on at least one of them.

then again, meltzer is saying that the WWE is announcing all this. he's not said any real new service or anyone reliable is. and we know how truthful the WWE is.

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Todd Heavyweight Posts: 93 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #8 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:49pm if this is a work, someone needs to put Vince out of our misery for real!!!!!!!!! If it's not true, then this is absolute bullsh*t, and I hope that there is someone somewhere that can put a stop to Vince!!!!!
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Jimmy Kimmel Champion Posts: 917 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #9 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:49pm Torch is reporting that they have confirmed through outside sources that it is legit, so lets knock off the work talk and the damning Vince stuff alright guys?
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JeffofNC Champion Posts: 300	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #10 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 6:59pm All I want to do is pay respects to Chris and Nancy 2 questions if you don't mind #1 Were they still living in Atlanta and did they only have 1 child? I know they had a child named Daniel just wondering if they had another Jeff
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Fanfest TimeKeeper #1 Contender Posts: 224 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #11 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:19pm I been knowing Chris & Nancy for an long time what happend ??? just spoke to Crowbar/Devon Storm he is still upset liked myself goss all my friends are leaving Sherri Martel to Chris Benoit I am lost for words sorry everybody
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Jimmy Kimmel Champion Posts: 917 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #12 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:24pm http://www.wsbtv.com/news/13567642/detail.html
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SSteward Champion Posts: 351 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #13 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:24pm Meltzer was friends with Benoit and I can't believe anyone would even question if Dave is making a false report here. Very tragic and sad situation. A real shock.
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JeffofNC Champion Posts: 300	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #14 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:26pm I'm very sorry to question this please everyone accept my deepest and most sincere apologies I just don't know what to say after hearing this Jeff
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bobbyryates

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Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD?
Reply #15 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:31pm

thanks for the link, kimmel. i see that it was posted on WSB at 7pm tonight. i was on that site about 15 minutes before then and it was not there.

my apologies as it appears that i was wrong. i meant no harm or disrespect. but given the nature of those over the WWE and their antics the last couple years, i wouldn't put nothing past them. so, i am skeptical. if i offend, well, i can't help it. they've made me be that way.

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bobbyryates Champion Posts: 4445	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #16 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:33pm i met chris while in japan back in '91 briefly. he was quiet and let tiger haguchi (is that the ref's name?) do all the talking to us. but he sure entertained us in japan, and back here as well.
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Todd Heavyweight Posts: 93 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #17 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:38pm I apologize, too. Like Bobby said, though, sometimes you never know with Vince. I can't believe this. I absolutely loved watching Benoit. He was one of the last "real" workers left in the business. My heart, thoughts, and prayers, go out to everyone that knew him and enjoyed his work. RIP
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Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD?
Reply #18 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:40pm

If anyone needs anymore proof, from the Corpus Christ Caller-Times website:

http://www.caller.com/news/2007/jun/25/wwe-cancels-show-american-bank-center/

WWE cancels show at American Bank Center
From staff reports
Monday, June 25, 2007

CORPUS CHRISTI — World Wrestling Entertainment canceled Monday night's live show from the American Bank Center after wrestler Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home.

According to the WWE web site "There are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family residence is currently being investigated by local authorities."

Benoit, originally from Edmonton, had a home in the Atlanta area, where he had wrestled in the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling before joining the WWE.

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Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD?
Reply #19 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:44pm

This story obviously just broke.. so all the details are sketchy

if a local news station just picked it up it is pretty legit

It just seems very whacky that Benoit left Texas
for a family emergency
then is found dead? something doesnt add up along the lines..

did he ever make it on the Road this weekend and show up to any of the WWE events?

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Gunsmith2000 #1 Contender Posts: 170 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #20 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:54pm We met him as part of the Wrestlemania XX celebration. He is a true legend who will be missed. I am glad I had the chance to shake the man's hand. RIP Canadian Crippler
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Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD?
Reply #21 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:56pm

I've said this elsewhere. I wish this WAS a work. Sadly it isn't....

The following link is the first report of confirmation from 'authorities' as opposed to 'officials' (they were just talking about WWE confirmation)

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/fayette/stories/2007/06/25/0625benoit.html

If it was a work it would have killed the company....

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GarvinStomp Champion Posts: 401 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #22 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 7:57pm I was a big fan of Benoit's for many years, but I still am not convinced. I guess we will see once the show comes on tonight. It still seems awfully funny.
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GarvinStomp Champion Posts: 401 Gender:	Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD? Reply #23 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 8:04pm Ok, I guess unfortunately I am eating crow on this one. With VKM on TV looks like it is true.
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Re: BENOIT FOUND DEAD?
Reply #24 - Jun 25^th, 2007, 8:16pm

Two words come to mind...Shock and sadness. The story has just now been in the local Atlanta news sites and I am still in disbelief. This is such a tremendous loss because he was one of the few true technical wrestlers around. I met him at a signing and he was a really cool guy. He was not the biggest guy in the locker room, but he made up for that in drive and talent. He will surely be missed. My prayers go out to his entire family.

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