Chris Benoit R.I.P

[genesis]

www.wwe.com/inside/news/benoitdead

[christina]

Actually speechless, one great legend and man from the wrestling scene is gone.

You can't never prepare yourself so much to see your idols gone

Chris Benoit R.I.P

[Shawn Hollywood]

Holy.....shit... *Speechless also..*

R.I.P Chris Benoit...

[Kayn]

wow.... just, wow.

I kinda feel the same way I felt when I heard Dimebag died.

[deadcell]

Holy shit...R.I.P. to one of the greatest the world has seen.

[mathewgoth]

... Damn. Another great wrestler just gone.

[genesis]

I have no words to say to this. I am just stunned.

Truly the BEST technical wrestler ever in professional wrestling is now gone from us. Definitly a huge favorite of mine as I've been a fan of his since his late WCW days.

He will most certainly be missed...

[jussi]

man when i first heard about this i was rendered speechless for minutes, One of the best Technicians ever and one of the most Aggressive people. Farewell Benoit, no doubt you will be missed

[Shawn Hollywood]

His...family too!? How did this happen!?

[as]

I"m speachless. I really am. I have been one of Chris's biggest fans over the years since I first saw him more than 10 years ago. Seen him in ecw, wcw, wwf, wwe, and other places. His attitude of getting it done in the ring no matter how pretty it was is kind of my mindset when it comes to wrestling. I'm a fan mostly of tech wrestlers, and Chris was one of the best ever no matter what. This kind of hit me hard that nothing is promised, or things can go on forever, and cherise the moments you have. I know for me, and rest of xwa. Also, for his fmaily who is also dead. I'm very sorry for the losses, and I hope that people can come together, and mourn the death of such a great superstar in, and outside the ring.

[adrenaline]

I wondered why he was absent. Could his family had been dead then, and he committed suicide?

R.I.P. Benoit. You were a great man. Question- will the now go along with McMahon's fake death?

[genesis]

I have a disturbing update that I would like to share with you guys. I had just found this out a few mins ago...

This was taken from his profile on Wikipedia.org:

Death

On June 25, 2007, Benoit and his family were found dead in their home in Atlanta. It was first reported to fans of the WWE via WWE Mobile. There are no exact details are known about this death at this time. [2] Through their website, World Wrestling Entertainment also released the following statement[82]:

"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."

PW Headlines stated that Benoit called in to WWE Sunday and said he would be unable to make it back as his family was ill and they were spitting up blood. [83]

WWE cancelled the scheduled live Raw show scheduled for June 25, and will be airing a non-live tribute to Benoit in its place.[84]

[nolan]

Benoit memorial day?

[MG]

His whole family. Damn Iam so mad man.Vince reveiled his self to not be dead and said things about chris b. and I knew he wasn't dead

[simon]

It goes without sayin that I was shocked when I heard the news. It almost made my stomach turn. Not just the idea that he had passed, but his wife and young son was found as well. At present my mind just can't stop racing over what could have been the cause, and it angers me. Chris Benoit is one of my favorite five wrestlers of all time, and the idea of him passing so soon after Eddie Guerrero did just serves as a reminder that tomorrow is not promised to any of us, and that this gift of life we have should be cherished.

As I sit and type this, I'm literally fighting off tears. It's unfair that a man as great as him. A man who stood for such integrity in an industry marred by politics, selfishness and controversy could be snatched away just like that. With no warning. I've been a humble fan of Benoit since I was 12 years old, when I was first introduced to wrestling by my older brother. I'm at a loss of words here. It's a shock, and a tragedy. He will indeed be miss by so many. He was a great man, and an inspiration to so many, from die hard fans to casual viewers, to anyone who knew his name and what he stood for.

May him and his family live on in our memories for all time.