Wednesday, June 27, 2007
RassleTube & RassleResults: LAW Rector, AR 6.22.07
----1st Round: Trendsetter over Slim Pickens(subbing for Chris Rocker)…Tommy Redneck over Alec Fontez by Forfeit/Count Out…TGB over Seth Knight…Chris O'Neal over Christian Jacobs… 2nd Round TGB over Tommy Redneck…Chris O'Neal over Trendsetter.. Finals: Chris O'Neal over TGB to become the new LAW Champion.
----50 to 60 in the building with gate around $300...It was noted by one reader [and I never thought about this], but I need to always post the results on the page, because they can't watch the video.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Chris Benoit: More News & Links - Last Post for Today
----I took a few hours off from the site to just away from all of this. As I was headed to bed, I grabbed most of this off of http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/. This has been a very sad day and it is hard to continue to write about this tragic situation.
Citing the beginning of a “h
ealing process,” World Wrestling Entertainment owner Vince McMahon opened tonight’s Extreme Championship Wrestling episode by saying that Chris Benoit’s name would not be mentioned at any other point during the telecast because of the revelations that have surfaced about the murder/suicide since a Benoit ntribute show aired on last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw. The telecast is opening with a bout between John Cena and Johnny Nitro. A complete ECW report will be posted later tonight.
ealing process,” World Wrestling Entertainment owner Vince McMahon opened tonight’s Extreme Championship Wrestling episode by saying that Chris Benoit’s name would not be mentioned at any other point during the telecast because of the revelations that have surfaced about the murder/suicide since a Benoit ntribute show aired on last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw. The telecast is opening with a bout between John Cena and Johnny Nitro. A complete ECW report will be posted later tonight.In light of the reports questioning whether Benoit’s actions were related to steroid use, WWE has issued a press release on its web site hoping to debunk the “sensationalistic reporting and speculation being undertaken by some members of the media following the press conference held by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney.” The posting includes a statement that Benoit had passed a WWE drug test administered on April 10, 2007. Here is the link: http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/benoitpressrelease.
ESPN.com reported that Fayette County district attorney Scott Ballard indicated that Daniel Benoit had needle marks on his arm. Ballard said he believed David Benoit was being given human growth hormone by his parents because of concerns that the seven-year-old was undersized for his age.ESPN.com also reported that Ballard confirmed one of two text messages Benoit sent claimed that his son and wife were “sick.” Here is a link to the story: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2917133
Slam.com wrestling has reported that WWE canceled four of its scheduled dates in Canada for July, including one in Benoit’s hometown of Edmonton. Slam.com reported the Monday Night Raw taping in Corpus Christi that was canceled following Benoit’s death was rescheduled for July 16. Here is a link to the story: http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/06/26/4292409.html.
WWE has posted a transcript of the text messages that were received from Chris Benoit by several of his co-workers early Sunday morning. Here is the link: http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/chrisbenoittimeline.
An Associated Press story states that Benoit was a customer of a company implicated in an upstate New York investigation of illegal steroid sales, according to the Albany (N.Y.) County District Attorney’s office. Here is the link: http://www.wstm.com/Global/story.asp?S=6714550&nav=2aKD.
Dr. Keith Lipinski pointed out that TMZ.com has posted the court documents of Nancy Benoit's 2003 request for a restraining order against Chris Benoit as well as custody of Daniel Benoit. Here is the link: http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_documents/0626_benoit_dismiss.
Daniel Benoit may have suffered from a genetic condition called Fragile X syndrome. Here is the link: http://www.news1130.com/news/topstory/article.jsp?content=20070626_212836_4500.
WWE and other distributors have pulled sales of Benoit merchandise from its web site. Here is the link: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/story/3996107p-4611133c.html.
Benoit press conference briefing with gruesome details
By Alex MarvezEmail: alex@wrestlingobserver.com.
Here are details from a law enforcement news conference held Tuesday afternoon regarding what is now ruled as a double homicide/suicide involving Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and seven-year-old son Daniel in their Atlanta-area home:
Fayette (Ga.) County district attorney Scott Ballard said law enforcement officials believe Benoit killed his wife Nancy on Friday night via affixation, then did the same to Daniel on Saturday morning before hanging himself Saturday night.
Ballard said Nancy Sullivan’s wrists and feet were bound with tape and that there was some blood under her head. Ballard said Sullivan was found in an upstairs living room area. Daniel Benoit was found dead in his own bed in his upstairs bedroom. A bible was placed next to the body of Nancy and Daniel.
Benoit hung himself with a cord in his basement weight room.
Anabolic steroids and what was described by one law-enforcement official as “lots” of what is believed legal prescription medication were found in the house. A complete list of medications may be given to the media at a later date.
A WWE “co-worker” [believed Chavo Guerrero] received a text message on a delayed basis from Benoit. Officials declined to elaborate on what information the messages contained.
Benoit was previously arrested in the Atlanta area on a DUI charge but has no record of a previous arrest for domestic violence.
There was no suicide note left inside the house.
“In a community like this, it’s bizarre to have a murder/suicide, especially involving the death of a seven-year-old child,” Mallard said. “That’s what struck me the most in all this: There’s a seven- year-old little boy who’s dead. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to wrap my mind around that completely.”“It struck me as somewhat bizarre that he would even be in the home with their deceased bodies all that time … I’m baffled why anyone would kill a seven year old. I don’t have any idea at all about a motive.”
http://www.wreslingobserver.com/
Here are details from a law enforcement news conference held Tuesday afternoon regarding what is now ruled as a double homicide/suicide involving Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and seven-year-old son Daniel in their Atlanta-area home:
Fayette (Ga.) County district attorney Scott Ballard said law enforcement officials believe Benoit killed his wife Nancy on Friday night via affixation, then did the same to Daniel on Saturday morning before hanging himself Saturday night.
Ballard said Nancy Sullivan’s wrists and feet were bound with tape and that there was some blood under her head. Ballard said Sullivan was found in an upstairs living room area. Daniel Benoit was found dead in his own bed in his upstairs bedroom. A bible was placed next to the body of Nancy and Daniel.
Benoit hung himself with a cord in his basement weight room.
Anabolic steroids and what was described by one law-enforcement official as “lots” of what is believed legal prescription medication were found in the house. A complete list of medications may be given to the media at a later date.
A WWE “co-worker” [believed Chavo Guerrero] received a text message on a delayed basis from Benoit. Officials declined to elaborate on what information the messages contained.
Benoit was previously arrested in the Atlanta area on a DUI charge but has no record of a previous arrest for domestic violence.
There was no suicide note left inside the house.
“In a community like this, it’s bizarre to have a murder/suicide, especially involving the death of a seven-year-old child,” Mallard said. “That’s what struck me the most in all this: There’s a seven- year-old little boy who’s dead. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to wrap my mind around that completely.”“It struck me as somewhat bizarre that he would even be in the home with their deceased bodies all that time … I’m baffled why anyone would kill a seven year old. I don’t have any idea at all about a motive.”
http://www.wreslingobserver.com/
More Info On Benoit Death
by Dave Meltzer
The AP reported that law enforcement officials close to the investigation have confirmed the current belief that Chris Benoit strangled wife Nancy with an electrical chord on Saturday, smothered his son with a bag on Sunday and then hung himself in his basement/weight room on Monday.
http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/
The AP reported that law enforcement officials close to the investigation have confirmed the current belief that Chris Benoit strangled wife Nancy with an electrical chord on Saturday, smothered his son with a bag on Sunday and then hung himself in his basement/weight room on Monday.
http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/
AP: Steroids Found In House
ATLANTA (AP) -- Pro wrestler Chris Benoit killed his wife, Nancy
, and asphyxiated his son, Daniel, before hanging himself in the weight room of the family's suburban Atlanta home, law enforcement said Tuesday. Authorities also said they found a number of drugs -- all believed to be legal -- including steroids.
"We don't know yet. That's one of the things we'll be looking at," said Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard. He said test results may not be back for weeks.
, and asphyxiated his son, Daniel, before hanging himself in the weight room of the family's suburban Atlanta home, law enforcement said Tuesday. Authorities also said they found a number of drugs -- all believed to be legal -- including steroids.Authorities also said they are investigating whether steroids may have been a factor in the deaths of Benoit, his wife and their 7-year-old son. Steroid abuse has been linked to depression, paranoia, and aggressive behavior or angry outbursts known as "roid rage."
"We don't know yet. That's one of the things we'll be looking at," said Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard. He said test results may not be back for weeks.
Autopsies were scheduled Tuesday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Authorities were investigating the deaths at a secluded Fayette County home as a murder-suicide and were not seeking any suspects. The official who described the manner of death spoke on the condition of anonymity because the information was to be released at a news conference later Tuesday.
Authorities were investigating the deaths at a secluded Fayette County home as a murder-suicide and were not seeking any suspects. The official who described the manner of death spoke on the condition of anonymity because the information was to be released at a news conference later Tuesday.
Investigators believe Benoit (pronounced ben-WAH) killed his wife, 43-year-old Nancy, and son Daniel during the weekend and then himself Monday. The bodies were found Monday afternoon in three separate rooms of the house, off a gravel road about two miles from the Whitewater Country Club.
Nancy Benoit filed for a divorce in May 2003, saying their three-year union was irrevocably broken and alleging "cruel treatment." But she later dropped the complaint, as well as a request for a restraining order in which she charged that Benoit had threatened her and had broken furniture in their home.
In the divorce filing, she said Benoit made more than $500,000 a year as a professional wrestler and asked for permanent custody of Daniel and child support. In his response, Benoit sought joint custody.
Fayette County Coroner C.J. Mowell did not return calls seeking comment. The answering service for his funeral home said he was out of town.
Asked about the condition of the interior of the house, sheriff's Sgt. Keith Whiteside said investigators found "nothing really out of the ordinary." He said Benoit was found in the home's weight room, his wife in an office and the son in an upstairs bedroom.
Neighbors said the Benoits led a low-key lifestyle.
"We would see Chris walking in his yard from time to time. He wasn't rude, but he wasn't really outwardly warm," said Alaina Jones, who lives across the street.
"We would see Chris walking in his yard from time to time. He wasn't rude, but he wasn't really outwardly warm," said Alaina Jones, who lives across the street.
Jimmy Baswell, who was Benoit's driver for more than five years, placed a white wreath at the Benoits' gate. "They always seemed like they were the happiest people," he said.
World Wrestling Entertainment said on its Web site that it asked authorities to check on Benoit and his family after being alerted by friends who received "several curious text messages sent by Benoit early Sunday morning."
The WWE, based in Stamford, Conn., said authorities asked that it not release further information on the deaths.
Benoit, born in Montreal, was a former world heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion and held several tag-team titles. His names in the ring included "The Canadian Crippler."
"WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family's relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy," the company said in a statement on its Web site.
"He was like a family member to me, and everyone in my family is taking it real hard," said fellow Canadian Bret Hart, a five-time champion with the World Wrestling Federation. The federation has since changed its name to World Wrestling Entertainment.
Benoit had maintained a home in metro Atlanta from the time he wrestled for the defunct World Championship Wrestling. The Fayette County Tax Assessors Office lists the value of the house, situated on more than 8.5 acres, at nearly $900,000.
The WWE canceled its live "Monday Night RAW" card in Corpus Christi, Texas, and USA Network aired a three-hour tribute to Benoit in place of the scheduled wrestling telecast.
Benoit's wife managed several wrestlers and went by the stage name "Woman." They met when her then-husband drew up a script that had them involved in a relationship as part of a story line on World Championship Wrestling, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
AP: Chris Benoit Strangled His Wife
ATLANTA (AP) -- Pro wrestler Chris Benoit strangled his wife and smothered his son before hanging himself in his weight room, a law enforcement official close to the investigation told The Associated Press Tuesday.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Authorities also said they are investigating whether steroids may have been a factor in the deaths of Benoit, his wife and their 7-year-old son who were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard said test results may not be back for weeks or even months.
Autopsies were scheduled Tuesday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in DeKalb County.
Investigators believe Benoit (pronounced ben-WAH) killed his wife, 43-year-old Nancy, and son Daniel during the weekend and then himself Monday. The bodies were found Monday afternoon in three separate rooms of the house, off a gravel road about two miles from the Whitewater Country Club.
Fayette County Coroner C.J. Mowell did not return calls seeking comment. The answering service for his funeral home said he was out of town.
Authorities also declined to say whether drugs or steroids were found inside the house. "We're not releasing any information as far as what was located inside the house," sheriff's Sgt. Keith Whiteside said Tuesday.
Asked about the condition of the interior of the house, Whiteside said investigators found "nothing really out of the ordinary." He said Benoit was found in the home's weight room, his wife in an office and the son in an upstairs bedroom.
Whiteside said toxicology tests could take up to a week or longer to complete.
Neighbors said the Benoits led a low-key lifestyle.
"They were nice," said Lorre Jones, who lives across the street. Her daughter Alaina said: "We would see Chris walking in his yard from time to time. He wasn't rude, but he wasn't really outwardly warm."
Jimmy Baswell, who was Benoit's driver for more than five years, placed a white wreath at the Benoits' gate Tuesday.
"I saw him with his family all the time," said Baswell. "They always seemed like they were the happiest people."
World Wrestling Entertainment said on its Web site that it asked authorities to check on Benoit and his family after being alerted by friends who received "several curious text messages sent by Benoit early Sunday morning."
The WWE, based in Stamford, Conn., said it had been asked by authorities not to release further information on the deaths.
Benoit, born in Montreal, was a former world heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion and held several tag-team titles. His names in the ring included "The Canadian Crippler."
"WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family's relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy," the company said in a statement on its Web site.
Benoit had maintained a home in metro Atlanta from the time he wrestled for the defunct World Championship Wrestling. The Fayette County Tax Assessors Office lists the value of the house, situated on more than 8.5 acres, at nearly $900,000.
The WWE canceled its live Monday Night RAW card in Corpus Christi, Texas, and USA Network aired a three-hour tribute to Benoit in place of the scheduled wrestling telecast.
Benoit's wife managed several wrestlers and went by the stage name "Woman." They met when her then-husband drew up a script that had them involved in a relationship as part of a story line on World Championship Wrestling, the newspaper said.
Benoit has two other children from a prior relationship.
Benoit became a standout at an early age among wrestling prospects who trained in the dungeon basement of the house where fellow Canadians and professional wrestlers Owen and Bret Hart trained. Owen Hart was killed during a wrestling event in 1999.
"He was like a family member to me, and everyone in my family is taking it real hard," said Bret Hart, a five-time champion with the World Wrestling Federation. The federation has since changed its name to World Wrestling Entertainment.
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The official spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Authorities also said they are investigating whether steroids may have been a factor in the deaths of Benoit, his wife and their 7-year-old son who were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard said test results may not be back for weeks or even months.
Autopsies were scheduled Tuesday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in DeKalb County.
Investigators believe Benoit (pronounced ben-WAH) killed his wife, 43-year-old Nancy, and son Daniel during the weekend and then himself Monday. The bodies were found Monday afternoon in three separate rooms of the house, off a gravel road about two miles from the Whitewater Country Club.
Fayette County Coroner C.J. Mowell did not return calls seeking comment. The answering service for his funeral home said he was out of town.
Authorities also declined to say whether drugs or steroids were found inside the house. "We're not releasing any information as far as what was located inside the house," sheriff's Sgt. Keith Whiteside said Tuesday.
Asked about the condition of the interior of the house, Whiteside said investigators found "nothing really out of the ordinary." He said Benoit was found in the home's weight room, his wife in an office and the son in an upstairs bedroom.
Whiteside said toxicology tests could take up to a week or longer to complete.
Neighbors said the Benoits led a low-key lifestyle.
"They were nice," said Lorre Jones, who lives across the street. Her daughter Alaina said: "We would see Chris walking in his yard from time to time. He wasn't rude, but he wasn't really outwardly warm."
Jimmy Baswell, who was Benoit's driver for more than five years, placed a white wreath at the Benoits' gate Tuesday.
"I saw him with his family all the time," said Baswell. "They always seemed like they were the happiest people."
World Wrestling Entertainment said on its Web site that it asked authorities to check on Benoit and his family after being alerted by friends who received "several curious text messages sent by Benoit early Sunday morning."
The WWE, based in Stamford, Conn., said it had been asked by authorities not to release further information on the deaths.
Benoit, born in Montreal, was a former world heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion and held several tag-team titles. His names in the ring included "The Canadian Crippler."
"WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family's relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy," the company said in a statement on its Web site.
Benoit had maintained a home in metro Atlanta from the time he wrestled for the defunct World Championship Wrestling. The Fayette County Tax Assessors Office lists the value of the house, situated on more than 8.5 acres, at nearly $900,000.
The WWE canceled its live Monday Night RAW card in Corpus Christi, Texas, and USA Network aired a three-hour tribute to Benoit in place of the scheduled wrestling telecast.
Benoit's wife managed several wrestlers and went by the stage name "Woman." They met when her then-husband drew up a script that had them involved in a relationship as part of a story line on World Championship Wrestling, the newspaper said.
Benoit has two other children from a prior relationship.
Benoit became a standout at an early age among wrestling prospects who trained in the dungeon basement of the house where fellow Canadians and professional wrestlers Owen and Bret Hart trained. Owen Hart was killed during a wrestling event in 1999.
"He was like a family member to me, and everyone in my family is taking it real hard," said Bret Hart, a five-time champion with the World Wrestling Federation. The federation has since changed its name to World Wrestling Entertainment.
Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Notes on tonight's WWE TV shows in San Antonio
by Dave Meltzer
Dave@wrestlingobserver.com
The lack of an understandable explanation to the circumstances of the death of Chris, Nancy and Daniel Benoit has left virtually the entire wrestling community reeling.
Within WWE, the obvious questions and lack of answers are no different from fans and most of his long-time friends.
Vince McMahon was the inspiring general both to the wrestlers as well as the office staff all day yesterday. He held it together and was a rock of strength for much of the talent, which because of their admiration and in many cases love for Benoit, were saddened, perplexed and having an incredibly difficult time dealing with it.
Vince made the decision to run Smackdown and ECW tapings tonight without any angles or backstage storylines. The show will consist of straight wrestling matches and like last night, the original shows were scrapped. The attempt to put together a show was difficult because the crew and creative staff were said to be both emotionally and physically wrecked after yesterday.
The belief is they will brief viewers on what happened early in the show, and then product two low key shows of nothing but matches.
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The lack of an understandable explanation to the circumstances of the death of Chris, Nancy and Daniel Benoit has left virtually the entire wrestling community reeling.
Within WWE, the obvious questions and lack of answers are no different from fans and most of his long-time friends.
Vince McMahon was the inspiring general both to the wrestlers as well as the office staff all day yesterday. He held it together and was a rock of strength for much of the talent, which because of their admiration and in many cases love for Benoit, were saddened, perplexed and having an incredibly difficult time dealing with it.
Vince made the decision to run Smackdown and ECW tapings tonight without any angles or backstage storylines. The show will consist of straight wrestling matches and like last night, the original shows were scrapped. The attempt to put together a show was difficult because the crew and creative staff were said to be both emotionally and physically wrecked after yesterday.
The belief is they will brief viewers on what happened early in the show, and then product two low key shows of nothing but matches.
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Raw Opening From Last Night
----This includes the opening with Vince McMahon and a Benoit video. The end shows him kissing and hugging Daniel and his wife Nancy. I really hope we find out something else happened to this family today rather them saying Benoit did it.
Fans Call About Benoit's Death Two Weeks Ago??
- CNN is reporting that two weeks prior to the tragic events of thisweekend, concerned WWE fans and fans of Chris Benoit called a localAtlanta news channel inquiring about the death of Benoit. CNN is unable to say where the rumor started but say it is an eerie coincidence to say theleast. (I had not heard any such rumor and am quite surprised that CNNwould mention it.)
Toxicology results will be in by 1:00PM EST and while police are almost positive it was a double murder-suicide, they are not ruling out any othercause of death in the case.
For those interested, CNN will be covering the toxicology results as soon as they become public.
Again, to refresh, two weeks PRIOR to this weekend, fans called a local Atlanta news channel asking if they knew any information on the death of Benoit.
Toxicology results will be in by 1:00PM EST and while police are almost positive it was a double murder-suicide, they are not ruling out any othercause of death in the case.
For those interested, CNN will be covering the toxicology results as soon as they become public.
Again, to refresh, two weeks PRIOR to this weekend, fans called a local Atlanta news channel asking if they knew any information on the death of Benoit.
Site News
----I would like to ask all my reporters to just take a day off today and do not send any results and such in. I will try to keep everyone up to date right here on the site about Benoit as much as possible. This is a very sad day for the wrestling business and life in general.
Benoit Updates During The Night...
----As the night went on it looks like this story got more bizarre. This is a very sad story.
Sad but shocking details of Benoit family deaths
Dave@wrestlingobserver.comAccording to a report on WAGA-TV, investigators believe Chris Benoit killed his wife and son at some point over the weekend, and then killed himself earlier today.They reported first hearing from a concerned neighbor and that the three bodies were found in separate rooms.Detective Bo Turner told the staion the case was being investigated as a murder-suicide, but it could not be confirmed until the evidence was examined by a crime lab.
Another update on Benoit murder/suicide by Dave Meltzer
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.Benoit was found dead in his weight room. Nancy was found dead in the lving room. Daniel was found dead in his bedroom, accordig t an unnamed source in the department.Lt. Tommy Pope told ABC News "the instruments of death were located on the scene," but didn't specify what those were or where they were found. Pope said the department was not actively searching for any suspects outside the house.
More on Benoit family death by Dave Meltzer
The WWE web site reported that Chris Benoit sent some curious text messages early Sunday morning, which concerned friends to alert Richard Hering, WWE's VP of Government Relations to call Fayette County sheriffs on Monday to check the residence.Benoit sent the text messages to Chavo Guerrero, one of his close friends. The story said WWE officials learned of Benoit's death at 4 p.m. from the local authorities. They gathered the wrestlers to the ring area where they were told only of the deaths of Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel. They were told the live show was being canceled.Nothing has been stated regarding what will happen tomorrow night when Smackdown and ECW are taped in San Antonio.
Notes for today
WWE will go on with regular programming today in San Antonio, with Raw & ECW tapings not based on either a tribute to Chris Benoit or continuing the Vince McMahon angle.
Tuesday morning Chris Benoit update
By Alex MarvezEmail: alex@wrestlingobserver.com
For the next few hours, I will be offering updates and links to stories on the late Chris Benoit. Dave Meltzer is scheduled to appear on Good Morning America this morning to discuss this horrible situation. Hopefully, ABC will correctly say Benoit’s last name on future news updates [they botched it on the first GMA update]. ABC did report that “instruments of death” were found at the scene and that the wrestling industry itself is about to come under heavy scrutiny.The following is a list of links about this tragedy:
WWE posted its latest update here: http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/superstars/chrisbenoit/articles/benoitupdateThe Corpus Christi Caller Times covered the cancellation of the event here: http://www.caller.com/news/2007/jun/26/wrestling-canceled/
The Calgary Sun had comments from a distraught Bret Hart here: http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2007/06/26/4290834-sun.html
Fayette (Ga.) County District Attorney Scott Ballard spoke about the alleged murder-suicide here: http://www.thecitizen.com/node/18058Ballard also told the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution that “the details, when they come out, are going to prove a little bizarre.”
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Sad but shocking details of Benoit family deaths
Dave@wrestlingobserver.comAccording to a report on WAGA-TV, investigators believe Chris Benoit killed his wife and son at some point over the weekend, and then killed himself earlier today.They reported first hearing from a concerned neighbor and that the three bodies were found in separate rooms.Detective Bo Turner told the staion the case was being investigated as a murder-suicide, but it could not be confirmed until the evidence was examined by a crime lab.
Another update on Benoit murder/suicide by Dave Meltzer
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.Benoit was found dead in his weight room. Nancy was found dead in the lving room. Daniel was found dead in his bedroom, accordig t an unnamed source in the department.Lt. Tommy Pope told ABC News "the instruments of death were located on the scene," but didn't specify what those were or where they were found. Pope said the department was not actively searching for any suspects outside the house.
More on Benoit family death by Dave Meltzer
The WWE web site reported that Chris Benoit sent some curious text messages early Sunday morning, which concerned friends to alert Richard Hering, WWE's VP of Government Relations to call Fayette County sheriffs on Monday to check the residence.Benoit sent the text messages to Chavo Guerrero, one of his close friends. The story said WWE officials learned of Benoit's death at 4 p.m. from the local authorities. They gathered the wrestlers to the ring area where they were told only of the deaths of Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel. They were told the live show was being canceled.Nothing has been stated regarding what will happen tomorrow night when Smackdown and ECW are taped in San Antonio.
Notes for today
WWE will go on with regular programming today in San Antonio, with Raw & ECW tapings not based on either a tribute to Chris Benoit or continuing the Vince McMahon angle.
Tuesday morning Chris Benoit update
By Alex MarvezEmail: alex@wrestlingobserver.com
For the next few hours, I will be offering updates and links to stories on the late Chris Benoit. Dave Meltzer is scheduled to appear on Good Morning America this morning to discuss this horrible situation. Hopefully, ABC will correctly say Benoit’s last name on future news updates [they botched it on the first GMA update]. ABC did report that “instruments of death” were found at the scene and that the wrestling industry itself is about to come under heavy scrutiny.The following is a list of links about this tragedy:
WWE posted its latest update here: http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/superstars/chrisbenoit/articles/benoitupdateThe Corpus Christi Caller Times covered the cancellation of the event here: http://www.caller.com/news/2007/jun/26/wrestling-canceled/
The Calgary Sun had comments from a distraught Bret Hart here: http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2007/06/26/4290834-sun.html
Fayette (Ga.) County District Attorney Scott Ballard spoke about the alleged murder-suicide here: http://www.thecitizen.com/node/18058Ballard also told the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution that “the details, when they come out, are going to prove a little bizarre.”
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Monday, June 25, 2007
More on Benoit..
MORE DETAILS ON DEATH OF CHRIS BENOIT & FAMILYBy: Bob Ryder6/25/2007 6:36:57 PM Details remain very sketchy regarding the tragic news today that Chris Benoit and his family were found dead at their Atlanta area home.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.At last night's Vengeance pay-per-view, Benoit was replaced in his match by Johnny Nitro.No other details are available at this time and police are on the scene at the Benoit residence investigating.
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WON Update On Benoit..
Update on Chris Benoit
There is very little conclusive regarding the death of Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel.The three were found dead by the sheriff's department in Peachtree City, GA, after a WWE official had called because they had been unable to reach Chris after numerous attempts.Lt. Tommy Pope told the Associated Press that it was being investigated as a homicide pending results of a preliminary autopsy report that will come out tomorrow. No gunshot wounds were found.
http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/
There is very little conclusive regarding the death of Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel.The three were found dead by the sheriff's department in Peachtree City, GA, after a WWE official had called because they had been unable to reach Chris after numerous attempts.Lt. Tommy Pope told the Associated Press that it was being investigated as a homicide pending results of a preliminary autopsy report that will come out tomorrow. No gunshot wounds were found.
http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/
Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home
Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home
By Saeed Ahmed, Kathy Jefcoats
The Atlanta-Journal ConstitutionPublished on: 06/25/07
A professional wrestler and his family were found dead inside their house in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed that Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy and their 7-year-old son were found dead at the home on Quarters and Redwine roads in Fayetteville about 4 p.m.
Officials would not say how the family died, other than to say they weren't shot to death.
Benoit, 30, was a Canadian wrestler who most recently fought as part of the World Wrestling Entertainment.
The organization said on its Web site said that Monday night's broadcast of "Raw" on the USA Network will "serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family."
By Saeed Ahmed, Kathy Jefcoats
The Atlanta-Journal ConstitutionPublished on: 06/25/07
A professional wrestler and his family were found dead inside their house in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed that Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy and their 7-year-old son were found dead at the home on Quarters and Redwine roads in Fayetteville about 4 p.m.
Officials would not say how the family died, other than to say they weren't shot to death.
Benoit, 30, was a Canadian wrestler who most recently fought as part of the World Wrestling Entertainment.
The organization said on its Web site said that Monday night's broadcast of "Raw" on the USA Network will "serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family."
RassleResults: MEWA Batesville, AR 6.23.07
Opening match was a non-title match with “The Suicide King” Ray Ray being challenged by Kid Krazy after his return from being on the injured list for 3 months, Kid Krazy hit the 450 and got the pin fall in 12:48.
Second Match of the night was for the M.E.W.A. World Tag Team Titles, Danger Zone {“Dangerous” Dave Cox and “Hot Rod” John Ellison} defended their titles against “The Velvet Lover” Cody Thunder and “The Southern Submission Machine” Wild Bill. During this match, the top rope snapped and went flying to the floor and medical attention rushed from the back to attended to Velvet Thunder he was able to leave the area with help from the medical staff, will Velvet be 100% for the July7th, show? More detail to come. Wild Bill tried to fight both men but in the end it was Danger Zone in 10:49 with a Target Drop to get the victory.
Third Match was Eric Wayne against “Mr. Playboy”
Tommy Wayne, Eric Wayne got the win with a Belly to Back Suplex in 13:47. This was match of the Night, with both men giving all they had. The fans were cheering so loud it was defying. Ray Ray attacked Tommy in the ring with a ladder with help from Wayne, but Tommy was able to reverse it and use the ladder against Ray Ray. Tommy climbed to the top of the ladder and made it official that on July, 7th. Himself and Ray will fight for the M.E.W.A Light Heavy Title in a Ladder Match. With the title hanging over the ring 15 feet in the air.
Semi-Main Event was Casino Kid being challenged by Kid Nickels, in a battle of the KIDS, Casino Kid showed the up and coming star Nickels there is only one true Kid in M.E.W.A as he got the win in 10:30. The question is on July 7Th, will Casino be able to continue his winning way’s as he will face “Golden Graham Member” Scottie Graham for the M.E.W.A Heavy Weight Title.
Main Event was a 3 Way Match between Gerry “Chubby” Graham and “Crazy” Luke Graham and his partners - Danger Zone. Luke and Danger Zone were out to prove a point to Chubby as they did some fantastic moves including “Crazy” Luke Graham doing a Drop Kick that landed square on the head including Danger Zone beating on Chubby inside and outside of the ring. The Referee finally stopped the match and awarded it to Gerry “Chubby” Graham by D.Q after all three men were beating him senseless in the ring. Graham was helped up the ramped by security guards yelling “Why” and having trouble seeing.
A very strong crowd this week with 234 in the stands.
July 7th, M. E.W.A 1 yr. Anniversary show will feature 6 HUGE matches:
Main Event- M.E.W.A. World Heavy Title in a Strap for a Strap match, will Casino Kid VS. Scottie Graham .
Semi-Main Event-
Ladder Match for the M.E.W.A Light Heavy Weight Title will be the champion “The Suicide King” Ray Ray VS “Mr. Playboy” Tommy Wayne.
20 Plus Man Battle Royal.
Next week 3 more HUGE matches will be
REVEALED !!!
Second Match of the night was for the M.E.W.A. World Tag Team Titles, Danger Zone {“Dangerous” Dave Cox and “Hot Rod” John Ellison} defended their titles against “The Velvet Lover” Cody Thunder and “The Southern Submission Machine” Wild Bill. During this match, the top rope snapped and went flying to the floor and medical attention rushed from the back to attended to Velvet Thunder he was able to leave the area with help from the medical staff, will Velvet be 100% for the July7th, show? More detail to come. Wild Bill tried to fight both men but in the end it was Danger Zone in 10:49 with a Target Drop to get the victory.
Third Match was Eric Wayne against “Mr. Playboy”
Tommy Wayne, Eric Wayne got the win with a Belly to Back Suplex in 13:47. This was match of the Night, with both men giving all they had. The fans were cheering so loud it was defying. Ray Ray attacked Tommy in the ring with a ladder with help from Wayne, but Tommy was able to reverse it and use the ladder against Ray Ray. Tommy climbed to the top of the ladder and made it official that on July, 7th. Himself and Ray will fight for the M.E.W.A Light Heavy Title in a Ladder Match. With the title hanging over the ring 15 feet in the air.
Semi-Main Event was Casino Kid being challenged by Kid Nickels, in a battle of the KIDS, Casino Kid showed the up and coming star Nickels there is only one true Kid in M.E.W.A as he got the win in 10:30. The question is on July 7Th, will Casino be able to continue his winning way’s as he will face “Golden Graham Member” Scottie Graham for the M.E.W.A Heavy Weight Title.
Main Event was a 3 Way Match between Gerry “Chubby” Graham and “Crazy” Luke Graham and his partners - Danger Zone. Luke and Danger Zone were out to prove a point to Chubby as they did some fantastic moves including “Crazy” Luke Graham doing a Drop Kick that landed square on the head including Danger Zone beating on Chubby inside and outside of the ring. The Referee finally stopped the match and awarded it to Gerry “Chubby” Graham by D.Q after all three men were beating him senseless in the ring. Graham was helped up the ramped by security guards yelling “Why” and having trouble seeing.
A very strong crowd this week with 234 in the stands.
July 7th, M. E.W.A 1 yr. Anniversary show will feature 6 HUGE matches:
Main Event- M.E.W.A. World Heavy Title in a Strap for a Strap match, will Casino Kid VS. Scottie Graham .
Semi-Main Event-
Ladder Match for the M.E.W.A Light Heavy Weight Title will be the champion “The Suicide King” Ray Ray VS “Mr. Playboy” Tommy Wayne.
20 Plus Man Battle Royal.
Next week 3 more HUGE matches will be
REVEALED !!!
WON reports on Benoit
Benoit family found dead
The WWE just told its talent and released on its web site that Chris Benoit was found dead by Atlanta police.Benoit, wife Nancy aka Woman and son Daniel were all found dead. We have no other details at this moment. It is believed that Chris Benoit's two other children were in Canada.All plans for Raw tonight have been scrapped and they will do a show on the life of Benoit.
www.wrestlingobserver.com
The WWE just told its talent and released on its web site that Chris Benoit was found dead by Atlanta police.Benoit, wife Nancy aka Woman and son Daniel were all found dead. We have no other details at this moment. It is believed that Chris Benoit's two other children were in Canada.All plans for Raw tonight have been scrapped and they will do a show on the life of Benoit.
www.wrestlingobserver.com
Chris Benoit, family found dead
----Just got this off of http://www.wwe.com/. Very sad news.
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.
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.
RassleResults: GTW, West Point MS, 6.23.07
---Anita Paige d. "Spectacular" Shawn Reed by DQ after "The Future" Chris Styles interfered...Chris Chaos d. Nick Grymes and "The GTW Super Heavyweight" LSD...OMEGA d. Jake Prentiss..."The Future" Chris Styles, T-Byrd, and "Bad Attitude" Tony Dabbs came out to set-up the main event..."Southern Thunder" Chris Kilgore w/ Lady Reb d. Judas Thorne..."Spectacular" Shawn Reed w/ "The Future" Chris Styles d. "The Warrior" Justin Reed to become the new GTW Heavyweight Champion..."Bad Attitude" Tony Dabbs & "The Perfectionist" Josh Matthews d. Max Steele & "The Future" Chris Styles in the main event...
---Crowd was 25 with a gate of $125...
---Crowd was 25 with a gate of $125...
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