After being a wrestling fan since I was 5 years old, growing up watching NWA, WCW and WWF/WWE, I am shock this morning hearing the real life drama that occurred over the weekend. According to the Associated Press, Professional wrestler Chris Benoit strangled his wife and smothered his son before hanging himself in his weight room.
Investigators believe Benoit killed his wife Nancy, and son Daniel during the weekend and then himself Monday. The bodies were found Monday afternoon in three separate rooms of the house. Authorities declined to say whether drugs or steroids were found inside the house.
I can remember taking my brothers to see Benoit, and other stars, live at house shows, Monday night shows and Pay-Per-Views. Also, I have the fond memories of Phi Delt night in the dorms, and at the Phi Delta Theta house, where we would gather and enjoy watching the event, and re living our youth. Seeing him wrestle the likes of Dean Malenko, Eddy Guerrero, Chris Jericho, it is hard to believe that his life would take such a sad turn of events over the weekend.
Reports say that he was scheduled to win the ECW Championship at the Vengeance Pay-Per-View just two nights ago, but Benoit did not show up at the event, citing "family problems". If only anyone knew how serious those problems were.
Last night the WWE did a tribute show to Chris Benoit. After hearing more about what happened, I'm not so sure a tribute is in order. One has to think that something must have gone wrong, or happened to cause this. Benoit always seemed like a "family man" who would do anything for them. In the coming days I'm sure that we will learn more. My condolences go out to the extended family and friends who are just as shocked right now as I am.
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