Chris Benoit found dead

*That Matt Guy* · 06-25-2007, 06:36 PM

According to wwe.com, Chris Benoit and his family were found dead today at their home.

I'm really sitting here in complete shock.

Peanut · 06-25-2007, 06:43 PM

WHAT THE ****!?! What the hell is going on!? Are there any details at all!?

OA · 06-25-2007, 06:57 PM

UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE...

i tried to find some info but only found a very short blurb on site saying that he and his family were all found dead today...terrible, terrible news....

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-25-2007, 07:10 PM

Jesus Christ. What the hell is happening lately?

Jamboree · 06-25-2007, 07:14 PM

Ah, someone beat me to making this topic. But seriously, it's horrible. I still can't believe this.

*KROW* · 06-25-2007, 07:17 PM

I just heard about this recently. I am in utter shock. My only reaction was, "What...?" And to learn his family was also found dead... Horrible. Wrestling lost another diamond.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-25-2007, 07:26 PM

http://www.twnpnews.com/messages/17644.shtml

Yea... it's all over the news now. Rumour has it it was a gas leak. Damn....his son was only 7!

No more rabid Wolverine. Benoit was one of my faves too!

I heard they made Raw a tribute to Chris Benoit (it was originally gonna be a Vince tribute) and Vince even appeared. It's not on for a couple hours here yet.

His wife was a WCW/ECW wrestler.

OA · 06-25-2007, 07:35 PM

gas leak?! Man, how freak accident is that...

At least, it doesnt seem to be another crazy murder/suicide situation...

**GK Punk** · 06-25-2007, 07:38 PM

She was a manager by the name of Woman. She managed Sandman, And Kevin Sullivan. She was actually married to Kevin Sullivan, untill a story was started where he stole Sullivan's wife. They ended up getting married.

Me and my older Brother are two of the largest Chris Benoit fans you'll ever meet. We've been following him since ECW.

**Jo Dawn** · 06-25-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michi heavenly6

Me and my older Brother are two of the largest Chris Benoit fans you'll ever meet. We've been following him since ECW.

My brother is right with ya. RP'ed as him for years, too. Sadly, they were finally coming to our part of the country for the first time ever; bro had tickets to see him. It's in a week or something.

Very, very sad. What a shame. Though I'll be honest; as soon as my brother told me and I asked if it was violent and he said no?

First reaction: Carbon monoxide. Second reaction, some other gas leak. Shame, as that kinda could have been avoided.

But really, really sad. I liked him. My prayers and condolences to his family, friends and fans. It's a damn shame.

TheGreenMagic · 06-25-2007, 07:42 PM

I honestly don't know what to say. This is just horrible news.

*KROW* · 06-25-2007, 07:50 PM

A gas leak? Oh, man...

I put a link to a video in my remembrance banner in my signature if anyone cares to watch it.

Leogeddon · 07-14-2007, 12:39 AM

i'm still reeling from the utter shock... I can't believe this... I just also found a famous diving instructor was found dead... i'm guessing that's also old news, im slow when it comes to media because I don't watch TV anymore. I would watch a few channels... If I had them anyways... I just watch DVDs now.

*KROW* · 07-14-2007, 06:06 PM

I just want to remind people that are interested that this link, although the site is fantasy-wrestling-based, is reliable and is always updated. With that said, I'd like to show a video that might cool some heads and bring things to light thanks to wrestler Ken Kennedy.

Bravo, Kennedy. Bravo.

**Jo Dawn** · 07-17-2007, 01:51 PM

Breaking news as I type. (I'll be editing as it goes on.)

Daniel was drugged with Xanax before his death. That fairly much rules out a 'crime of passion' case. He drugged him so he didn't know what he was doing. Nancy had three different drugs in her (Xanax hydrocodone and hydromorphone), and Benoit had high level of steroid testosterone, as well as Xanax and Hydrocodone.

Boy, if this isn't a Poster Case for never taking steroids... I dunno what is. Though they haven't said it was the steroids (actually the opposite)... that would be enough to scare me off of the stuff. Just the possibility that this could potentially make you think of doing something like this. I mean, if an athlete were thinking of taking it, I'd really have to tell them to think of their family. Sadly, they believe we will never know just why it all happened.

Right now, it's plain murder, as it had to be planned and was not in any moment of passion.

**GK Punk** · 07-17-2007, 04:50 PM

They are saying there was no anabolic steroids, but a high level of Testosterone. (Which I thought went hand in hand) Maybe he was on some other form of steroid?

*Raph's Girl* · 07-17-2007, 07:02 PM

Article I found:
http://www.eonline.com/news/article/...rss_topstories

The test results are in and the suspicions confirmed: Chris Benoit had steroids in his system when he murdered his wife and child and then took his own life.

The anxiously awaited toxicology findings on the wrestler and his family were announced Tuesday by Dr. Kris Sperry, chief medical examiner for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

While the only steroid found in Benoit's was testosterone, the levels were elevated enough to indicate he was injecting it shortly before he died, Sperry said. But he cautioned that the results do not indicate the kind of abuse that may have triggered so-called 'roid rage.

"There's no way to know how this could’ve affected Chris’ behavior," Sperry told reporters at a press conference. "With respect to testosterone...There is nothing conclusive that could be said."

Sperry cited conflicting data from studies regarding how elevated levels of testosterone might contribute to altered behavior. He also noted that Benoit might have been taking testosterone just as easily for "testicular deficiency."

Benoit's personal physician, Dr. Phil Astin, has been charged with improperly prescribing drugs to patients other than the former wrestling champ. Astin, who has pleaded not guilty, came under scrutiny from federal officials after admitting to prescribing testosterone to Benoit.

The World Wrestling Entertainment has tried to downplay the steroid angle since the murder-suicide and has previously stated that Benoit tested clean for steroids as well as testosterone as recently as April. On Tuesday, the company pointed out that the toxicology results came up negative for anabolic steroids, but acknowledged that one of its biggest draws had been taking testosterone.

"It would appear that Mr. Benoit took testosterone sometime after his April 2007 test and the time he died. WWE understands that his dealings with Dr. Astin are currently being investigated, and WWE has no knowledge of whether Dr. Astin prescribed testosterone for Mr. Benoit at some point after the April 2007 tests," the company said in a statement.

The WWE also noted that it had launched an initiative last year shows to test its entertainers. "We believe our wellness program is at the very least comparable to those of professional sports and is a program that will benefit WWE Superstars for generations to come," the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, the coroner said "highly elevated levels" of the prescription drug Xanax were discovered in the body of Benoit's seven-year-old son, Daniel.

"There’s clear evidence to me that Daniel Benoit was sedated at the time he was killed," added Sperry. "That's an unusual finding."

Sperry also said the child appeared normal and that it was impossible to conduct any kind of genetic test to determine whether Daniel suffered from fragile X syndrome. A WWE official claimed the boy required growth hormones for the disorder—something vociferously denied by surviving family. The coroner also said that there wasn't any urine available to determine whether growth hormoes were in Daniel's system.

Three prescription drugs were also found in the body of Nancy Benoit: hydrocodone, hydormorphone and Xanax, but all were at "therapeutic levels" and were likely prescribed for orthopedic ailments.

Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard said the investigation will remain "ongoing" to determine why the 40-year-old pro grappler strangled his 43-year-old wife to death in their suburban Atlanta home, and then smothered his son the next day before hanging himself.

06-25-2007, 06:36 PM	#1
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Chris Benoit found dead According to wwe.com, Chris Benoit and his family were found dead today at their home. I'm really sitting here in complete shock.

06-25-2007, 06:57 PM	#3
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE... i tried to find some info but only found a very short blurb on site saying that he and his family were all found dead today...terrible, terrible news.... __________________

06-25-2007, 07:10 PM	#4
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Jesus Christ. What the hell is happening lately? __________________

06-25-2007, 07:14 PM	#5
Jamboree Random Punk Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Orange, N.J. Posts: 28	Ah, someone beat me to making this topic. But seriously, it's horrible. I still can't believe this. __________________ http://myspace.com/Eastsid3

06-25-2007, 07:17 PM	#6
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	I just heard about this recently. I am in utter shock. My only reaction was, "What...?" And to learn his family was also found dead... Horrible. Wrestling lost another diamond. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

06-25-2007, 06:43 PM	#2
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	WHAT THE ****!?! What the hell is going on!? Are there any details at all!?

06-25-2007, 07:26 PM	#7
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	http://www.twnpnews.com/messages/17644.shtml Yea... it's all over the news now. Rumour has it it was a gas leak. Damn....his son was only 7! No more rabid Wolverine. Benoit was one of my faves too! I heard they made Raw a tribute to Chris Benoit (it was originally gonna be a Vince tribute) and Vince even appeared. It's not on for a couple hours here yet. His wife was a WCW/ECW wrestler. __________________

06-25-2007, 07:35 PM	#8
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	gas leak?! Man, how freak accident is that... At least, it doesnt seem to be another crazy murder/suicide situation... __________________

06-25-2007, 07:38 PM	#9
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	She was a manager by the name of Woman. She managed Sandman, And Kevin Sullivan. She was actually married to Kevin Sullivan, untill a story was started where he stole Sullivan's wife. They ended up getting married. Me and my older Brother are two of the largest Chris Benoit fans you'll ever meet. We've been following him since ECW.

06-25-2007, 07:42 PM	#11
TheGreenMagic Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Posts: 161	I honestly don't know what to say. This is just horrible news. __________________

06-25-2007, 07:50 PM	#12
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	A gas leak? Oh, man... I put a link to a video in my remembrance banner in my signature if anyone cares to watch it. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-14-2007, 12:39 AM	#13
Leogeddon Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 502	i'm still reeling from the utter shock... I can't believe this... I just also found a famous diving instructor was found dead... i'm guessing that's also old news, im slow when it comes to media because I don't watch TV anymore. I would watch a few channels... If I had them anyways... I just watch DVDs now. __________________ Click me for group discussion!

07-14-2007, 06:06 PM	#14
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	I just want to remind people that are interested that this link, although the site is fantasy-wrestling-based, is reliable and is always updated. With that said, I'd like to show a video that might cool some heads and bring things to light thanks to wrestler Ken Kennedy. Bravo, Kennedy. Bravo. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-17-2007, 01:51 PM	#15
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Breaking news as I type. (I'll be editing as it goes on.) Daniel was drugged with Xanax before his death. That fairly much rules out a 'crime of passion' case. He drugged him so he didn't know what he was doing. Nancy had three different drugs in her (Xanax hydrocodone and hydromorphone), and Benoit had high level of steroid testosterone, as well as Xanax and Hydrocodone. Boy, if this isn't a Poster Case for never taking steroids... I dunno what is. Though they haven't said it was the steroids (actually the opposite)... that would be enough to scare me off of the stuff. Just the possibility that this could potentially make you think of doing something like this. I mean, if an athlete were thinking of taking it, I'd really have to tell them to think of their family. Sadly, they believe we will never know just why it all happened. Right now, it's plain murder, as it had to be planned and was not in any moment of passion. __________________

07-17-2007, 04:50 PM	#16
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	They are saying there was no anabolic steroids, but a high level of Testosterone. (Which I thought went hand in hand) Maybe he was on some other form of steroid?

07-17-2007, 07:02 PM	#17
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Article I found: http://www.eonline.com/news/article/...rss_topstories The test results are in and the suspicions confirmed: Chris Benoit had steroids in his system when he murdered his wife and child and then took his own life. The anxiously awaited toxicology findings on the wrestler and his family were announced Tuesday by Dr. Kris Sperry, chief medical examiner for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. While the only steroid found in Benoit's was testosterone, the levels were elevated enough to indicate he was injecting it shortly before he died, Sperry said. But he cautioned that the results do not indicate the kind of abuse that may have triggered so-called 'roid rage. "There's no way to know how this could’ve affected Chris’ behavior," Sperry told reporters at a press conference. "With respect to testosterone...There is nothing conclusive that could be said." Sperry cited conflicting data from studies regarding how elevated levels of testosterone might contribute to altered behavior. He also noted that Benoit might have been taking testosterone just as easily for "testicular deficiency." Benoit's personal physician, Dr. Phil Astin, has been charged with improperly prescribing drugs to patients other than the former wrestling champ. Astin, who has pleaded not guilty, came under scrutiny from federal officials after admitting to prescribing testosterone to Benoit. The World Wrestling Entertainment has tried to downplay the steroid angle since the murder-suicide and has previously stated that Benoit tested clean for steroids as well as testosterone as recently as April. On Tuesday, the company pointed out that the toxicology results came up negative for anabolic steroids, but acknowledged that one of its biggest draws had been taking testosterone. "It would appear that Mr. Benoit took testosterone sometime after his April 2007 test and the time he died. WWE understands that his dealings with Dr. Astin are currently being investigated, and WWE has no knowledge of whether Dr. Astin prescribed testosterone for Mr. Benoit at some point after the April 2007 tests," the company said in a statement. The WWE also noted that it had launched an initiative last year shows to test its entertainers. "We believe our wellness program is at the very least comparable to those of professional sports and is a program that will benefit WWE Superstars for generations to come," the statement concluded. Meanwhile, the coroner said "highly elevated levels" of the prescription drug Xanax were discovered in the body of Benoit's seven-year-old son, Daniel. "There’s clear evidence to me that Daniel Benoit was sedated at the time he was killed," added Sperry. "That's an unusual finding." Sperry also said the child appeared normal and that it was impossible to conduct any kind of genetic test to determine whether Daniel suffered from fragile X syndrome. A WWE official claimed the boy required growth hormones for the disorder—something vociferously denied by surviving family. The coroner also said that there wasn't any urine available to determine whether growth hormoes were in Daniel's system. Three prescription drugs were also found in the body of Nancy Benoit: hydrocodone, hydormorphone and Xanax, but all were at "therapeutic levels" and were likely prescribed for orthopedic ailments. Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard said the investigation will remain "ongoing" to determine why the 40-year-old pro grappler strangled his 43-year-old wife to death in their suburban Atlanta home, and then smothered his son the next day before hanging himself. __________________