^i meant in-ring, he was good. not like... personal. coz that was horrible what he did.
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On wwe.com a "timeline" is now being offered, including the texts of text messages sent by Benoit to others; contacts and attempted contacts by outsiders,...etc.
wwe sure is gonna cover their butts...
wwe sure is gonna cover their butts...
Back when I was watching wrestling, he was my hero. But now I have totally lost all respect for him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
What's interesting about this is that the WWE are clearly shitting themselves that this will reflect badly on them, and they have released rather chilling details to protect themselves.
E.g:
"The wife's feet and hands were bound and she was asphyxiated, not beaten to death."
That is a quote directly from the WWE website. There's something terribly clinical about referring to her as 'the wife'. They go into detail about the murder scene, to an extent that I actually wouldn't have thought they legally would have been allowed to.
All because they don't want people thinking that this could have anything to do with steroids.
E.g:
"The wife's feet and hands were bound and she was asphyxiated, not beaten to death."
That is a quote directly from the WWE website. There's something terribly clinical about referring to her as 'the wife'. They go into detail about the murder scene, to an extent that I actually wouldn't have thought they legally would have been allowed to.
All because they don't want people thinking that this could have anything to do with steroids.
Here is the statement in full, for anyone who is interested:
World Wrestling Entertainment is stunned and saddened by the details released by local authorities concerning the double homicide-suicide involving Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and his son, Daniel.
However, WWE is concerned with 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. During the press conference, the investigating authorities made the following points, all of which run contrary to the media speculation that "roid rage" was a factor in the senseless murders and suicide:
1. The authorities stated that all drugs found in the house were believed to be legal prescriptions.
2. Steroids were not, and could not, be related to the cause of death (asphyxiation). Authorities had no factual basis to speculate as to Benoit’s state of mind, and rightly did not do so.
3. Toxicology tests have not even been completed, so there is no current evidence that Benoit even had steroids or any other substance in his body. In that regard, on the last test done on Benoit by WWE's independently administered drug testing program, done on April 10, 2007, Benoit tested negative.
4. The physical findings announced by authorities indicate deliberation, not rage. The wife's feet and hands were bound and she was asphyxiated, not beaten to death. By the account of the authorities, there were substantial periods of time between the death of the wife and the death of the son, again suggesting deliberate thought, not rage. The presence of a Bible by each is also not an act of rage.
5. WWE strongly suggests that it is entirely wrong for speculators to suggest that steroids had anything to do with these senseless acts, especially when the authorities plainly stated there is no evidence that Benoit had steroids in his body, pending the toxicological reports, and that they had no evidence at this time as to the motive for these acts.
WWE is continuing to monitor the ongoing investigation being conducted by local authorities.
World Wrestling Entertainment is stunned and saddened by the details released by local authorities concerning the double homicide-suicide involving Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and his son, Daniel.
However, WWE is concerned with 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. During the press conference, the investigating authorities made the following points, all of which run contrary to the media speculation that "roid rage" was a factor in the senseless murders and suicide:
1. The authorities stated that all drugs found in the house were believed to be legal prescriptions.
2. Steroids were not, and could not, be related to the cause of death (asphyxiation). Authorities had no factual basis to speculate as to Benoit’s state of mind, and rightly did not do so.
3. Toxicology tests have not even been completed, so there is no current evidence that Benoit even had steroids or any other substance in his body. In that regard, on the last test done on Benoit by WWE's independently administered drug testing program, done on April 10, 2007, Benoit tested negative.
4. The physical findings announced by authorities indicate deliberation, not rage. The wife's feet and hands were bound and she was asphyxiated, not beaten to death. By the account of the authorities, there were substantial periods of time between the death of the wife and the death of the son, again suggesting deliberate thought, not rage. The presence of a Bible by each is also not an act of rage.
5. WWE strongly suggests that it is entirely wrong for speculators to suggest that steroids had anything to do with these senseless acts, especially when the authorities plainly stated there is no evidence that Benoit had steroids in his body, pending the toxicological reports, and that they had no evidence at this time as to the motive for these acts.
WWE is continuing to monitor the ongoing investigation being conducted by local authorities.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003560001-2007290539,00.html
Theres been a new twist in the murder.
Theres been a new twist in the murder.
Fucking computer...
I didn't mean to post twice.
I didn't mean to post twice.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color=009966>?Freya? wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Suicide is enough for family to deal with, without taking his wife and son too. And leaving his other children without a mother or father, that's harsh.[/QUOTE]
I've read that those other children are from another relationship...so at least they have a mother...
I've read that those other children are from another relationship...so at least they have a mother...
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]beautifulsoup wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color=009966>?Freya? wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Suicide is enough for family to deal with, without taking his wife and son too. And leaving his other children without a mother or father, that's harsh.[/QUOTE]
I've read that those other children are from another relationship...so at least they have a mother... [/QUOTE]
This is true, they live in Canada. The main focus of attention now is that it is believed that Daniel was suffering from Fragile X syndrome. Apparently this can tear families apart and could've caused Chris' actions, although this is just speculation. I don't think we'll ever find out the real truth about what happened.....
I've read that those other children are from another relationship...so at least they have a mother... [/QUOTE]
This is true, they live in Canada. The main focus of attention now is that it is believed that Daniel was suffering from Fragile X syndrome. Apparently this can tear families apart and could've caused Chris' actions, although this is just speculation. I don't think we'll ever find out the real truth about what happened.....
im curious to see
A: will sky sports 3 show the tribute show again tonight?
B: how the WWE treat the situation on smackdown tommorrow night..
A: will sky sports 3 show the tribute show again tonight?
B: how the WWE treat the situation on smackdown tommorrow night..
This is a very chilling incident in the world of sports entertainment...hell, not just sports entertainment. This has hit a lot of people that aren't even wrestling fans.
Personally this hits me hard too. I've been a wrestling fan since I was about 5. My dad and I used to watch it a lot, and ever since my dad's death in 2000, I still watch it.
It's sad to know that one of the best wrestlers of this day and age is now gone...but I will say it is quite shocking how it all happened. He did murder his wife and son, unfortunately, but there isn't too much else that has been confirmed.
That article from The Sun...bullshit. It's been known that Chris Benoit has tested negative for steroids and other drugs, especially since the wellness program began a couple of years back. Benoit also has no history of steroid use, so why do people still say it was steroids that caused all this?
Now, it is said that his son suffered from Fragile X Syndrome, which affects the victim physically and mentally. Benoit was most likely devastated by the fact that his son was incapacitated like this...but perhaps he couldn't take it. I mean, anyone can snap or lose it, but maybe the angst and the pain got the best of him.
I don't know. I'm no investigator or anything, I'm just saying what others are probably saying too. It doesn't matter how it happened, when it happened, and what will happen afterwards. The fact remains the same: Chris Benoit is gone.
I don't care what others say about his personal life. Every time he stepped into a wrestling ring, he was one of the most professional and admired wrestlers in recent years.
what escapes me is...why did he have to go do something like this?
Personally this hits me hard too. I've been a wrestling fan since I was about 5. My dad and I used to watch it a lot, and ever since my dad's death in 2000, I still watch it.
It's sad to know that one of the best wrestlers of this day and age is now gone...but I will say it is quite shocking how it all happened. He did murder his wife and son, unfortunately, but there isn't too much else that has been confirmed.
That article from The Sun...bullshit. It's been known that Chris Benoit has tested negative for steroids and other drugs, especially since the wellness program began a couple of years back. Benoit also has no history of steroid use, so why do people still say it was steroids that caused all this?
Now, it is said that his son suffered from Fragile X Syndrome, which affects the victim physically and mentally. Benoit was most likely devastated by the fact that his son was incapacitated like this...but perhaps he couldn't take it. I mean, anyone can snap or lose it, but maybe the angst and the pain got the best of him.
I don't know. I'm no investigator or anything, I'm just saying what others are probably saying too. It doesn't matter how it happened, when it happened, and what will happen afterwards. The fact remains the same: Chris Benoit is gone.
I don't care what others say about his personal life. Every time he stepped into a wrestling ring, he was one of the most professional and admired wrestlers in recent years.
what escapes me is...why did he have to go do something like this?