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Chris Benoit
Professional wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and son were
found dead in their house in Atlanta on Monday. Police said they were
investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide.
Investigators believe the renowned 40-year-old Canadian killed his wife, Nancy, and seven-year-old son, Daniel, over the weekend, then himself on Monday.
Bodies were found in three separate rooms after a neighbour alerted the
police. An autopsy on Tuesday will confirm the causes of death.
Benoit was a former world heavyweight and Intercontinental
champion. He also held several tag-team titles during his career and
appeared in bouts put on by World Wrestling Entertainment.
His ring nicknames included The Pegasus Kid, Wild Pegasus,
Rabid Wolverine, The Shooter, The Canadian Crippler and Toothless
Aggression - owing to a missing upper tooth.
During his career he fought all over the world, most notably in Japan, Germany, Mexico, Canada and the States.
Benoit, whose trademark moves included the Swandive Headbutt and the High Speed Powerbomb, was also part of a tag team called The Radicalz.
In November 2005, Benoit broke down on television following the death of his close friend, and fellow professional wrestler, Eddie Guerrero.
On its website, World Wrestling Entertainment released the following statement: “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.
“WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family’s relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy.”
Benoit was scheduled to perform at the “Vengeance” pay-per-view event on Sunday night in Houston, but was replaced at the last minute because of “personal reasons”.
Carl DeMarco, the president of WWE Canada, said: “My relationship with Chris has extended many years and I consider him a great friend. Chris was always first class - warm, friendly, caring and professional one of the best in our business.”
Benoit's 47-year-old wife Nancy managed several wrestlers and went by the stage name, "Woman".
The couple met when her then-husband drew up a script that had them involved in a relationship as part of an ongoing story line on World Championship Wrestling.
Benoit has two other children from a prior relationship.
During his career he fought all over the world, most notably in Japan, Germany, Mexico, Canada and the States.
Benoit, whose trademark moves included the Swandive Headbutt and the High Speed Powerbomb, was also part of a tag team called The Radicalz.
In November 2005, Benoit broke down on television following the death of his close friend, and fellow professional wrestler, Eddie Guerrero.
On its website, World Wrestling Entertainment released the following statement: “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.
“WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family’s relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy.”
Benoit was scheduled to perform at the “Vengeance” pay-per-view event on Sunday night in Houston, but was replaced at the last minute because of “personal reasons”.
Carl DeMarco, the president of WWE Canada, said: “My relationship with Chris has extended many years and I consider him a great friend. Chris was always first class - warm, friendly, caring and professional one of the best in our business.”
Benoit's 47-year-old wife Nancy managed several wrestlers and went by the stage name, "Woman".
The couple met when her then-husband drew up a script that had them involved in a relationship as part of an ongoing story line on World Championship Wrestling.
Benoit has two other children from a prior relationship.
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