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WWE STAR CHRIS BENOIT, HIS WIFE AND FAMILY FOUND DEAD IN ATLANTA
Pro Wrestling Insider ^ | June 25, 2007 | Mike Johnson

Posted on 06/25/2007 3:53:58 PM PDT by HitmanLV

We are still awaiting further details, but PWInsider.com is extremely saddened to report that former WWE and WCW World champion Chris Benoit and his wife, former WCW and ECW personality Nancy "Woman" Benoit were both found dead today in Atlanta, Georgia. Obviously this will be a huge developing story in the days to come but at this point, we'd like to express our deepest condolences to the Benoits' family, friends, and fans at this time.

A meeting is currently ongoing at WWE TV and it is expected that tonight's three hour Raw will now be dedicated to Benoit's memory.

6:09 Update: WWE.com issued the following statement this afternoon:

"WWE is sad to report that Chris Benoit and his family have been found dead in their home. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Tonight's Raw will be a tribute to Chris and his family."


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: benoit; chrisbenoit; ecw; nancy; nancybenoit; wcw; woman; wrestling; wwe
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To: Sue Perkick

Sam Houston?


441 posted on 06/30/2007 12:35:48 PM PDT by bigdcaldavis ("I'm not some candy-assed white liberal looking to turn you into better citizens." - Martin Querns)
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To: RGPII

Yep.

Grizzly Smith (Aurelian Smith) has two sons and one daughter.

Aurelian Smith, Jr. (aka Jake Roberts)
Michael Smith (aka Sam Houston)
Robin Smith (aka Rockin’ Robin, former WWF Women’s champ)


442 posted on 06/30/2007 12:38:39 PM PDT by bigdcaldavis ("I'm not some candy-assed white liberal looking to turn you into better citizens." - Martin Querns)
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To: RGPII

Ah, so the Wikipedia thing was just a badly-timed hoax...guess that guy feels pretty weird now...


443 posted on 06/30/2007 3:59:44 PM PDT by TampaDude (Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.)
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To: Eaker; TheMom

One of my fondest memories is of my wheelchair bound grandmother getting in a lather about the “rasslers” not being fair in the late 60s and 70’s (I remember Wahoo, Haystack, Ernie “The Big Cat” Ladd and others)

There were many times I thought she would get out of that chair and give them “what for” herself.

I am glad she cannot see what the business has become, and often long for those simpler times.


444 posted on 06/30/2007 5:05:53 PM PDT by 5Madman2 (There is no such thing as an experienced suicide bomber)
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To: bigdcaldavis

Last I heard a couple of years back, Nikla said he had been sentenced to a fairly long jail sentence.


445 posted on 06/30/2007 7:44:54 PM PDT by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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To: Eaker

I know what you’re saying. I’d like to say I’m shocked. But I’d be lying if I did.

And no it’s not hypocritical. Haven’t been in contact with the family I grew up with since the ‘80’s. We never pretended to be The Brady Bunch either.


446 posted on 06/30/2007 8:19:19 PM PDT by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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To: Sue Perkick

I read somewhere he worked on Jeff Gordon’s crew in 2006.


447 posted on 06/30/2007 10:48:13 PM PDT by bigdcaldavis ("I'm not some candy-assed white liberal looking to turn you into better citizens." - Martin Querns)
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To: HitmanLV

I believe I heard this;

Fox News reported this morning; that Police have raided (?) Benoit’s doctor’s office 2 times since the murders.


448 posted on 07/01/2007 8:05:21 AM PDT by RGPII
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To: bigdcaldavis

With his problems that’s surprising. But maybe he’s cleaned up. Hope so.


449 posted on 07/01/2007 8:28:02 AM PDT by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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To: RGPII

Couldn’t get it right the first time or search warrant issue?


450 posted on 07/01/2007 2:15:51 PM PDT by Eaker (Free The Texas 3 - Ramos, Compean and Hernandez)
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To: Eaker

This was almost too brash of a statement to just say “heard it on the news”; one needs to provide a link.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw-wrestler29jun29,1,5632745.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true

But as to two times, who knows?? Fox said that.

Perhaps there is an outside chance of two different law enforcement agencies carrying out raids.

Story excerpt:

“Benoit’s Carrollton, Ga.-based physician, Phil Astin, told the Associated Press on Wednesday that he met with the World Wrestling Entertainment star last Friday and previously had prescribed him testosterone to boost levels of the hormone that were in decline — probably caused by prior steroid use.

Less than 24 hours later, the Drug Enforcement Administration raided Astin’s office, focusing on whether Benoit’s medical records showed he was prescribed steroids, and if so, whether the prescription was necessary, a law enforcement source told the AP. A DEA spokesman said no arrests were made. Calls to Astin’s office went unanswered, and Fayette County Dist. Atty. Scott Ballard could not be reached for comment.”


451 posted on 07/01/2007 2:20:59 PM PDT by RGPII
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To: HitmanLV; Sue Perkick

Thanks Hitman for keeping us updated.

I read that Benoit’s doctor is being looked at concerning this other death in professional wrestling.

http://www.gambling911.com/Chris-Benoit-Doctor-Johnny-Grunge-071007.html

But, I also watched the Larry King show (seems like Freepers dig up the transcripts somewhere on the day after sometimes); and I am awaiting the toxocology reports.

May Nancy “Woman” Benoit rest in peace. I believe they said on the show, her funeral will now be July 14th, Saturday.


452 posted on 07/09/2007 10:05:18 PM PDT by RGPII
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To: RGPII

Missed Larry King but from some of the reports I think Astin has a mountain of problems.


453 posted on 07/10/2007 5:54:48 AM PDT by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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To: Sue Perkick

Ted Dibiase was on the show and was introduced as now being an Evangelical. I had forgotten about him but seeing him and his name made me instantly remember having seen him grapple in the squared circle.

That aside, I don’t think there was anything really extraordinary about anything said on the show but I did catch the Midnight eastern time rebroadcast.


454 posted on 07/10/2007 8:28:12 AM PDT by RGPII
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To: RGPII

Ted has been running a Christian wrestling promotion for a while. (As well as Nikita Koloff)

Seems like everybody’s coming out to say something, which I guess is to be expected. But we’re never going to know for a fact what happened that weekend & all the things that led to it. Chris now appears to have been a deeply troubled man.

I did find it fascinating the other night on Hannity & Colmes when some female told KEVIN NASH that he had no credibility. The look on his face was priceless. He reminded her that he had used steroids himself & was actually in the wrestling business. But she seemed to have convinced herself that she knew more than him. I expect this type of thing to get worse before it gets better.


455 posted on 07/10/2007 12:43:17 PM PDT by Sue Perkick (And I hope that what I’ve done here today doesn’t force you to have a negative opinion of me….)
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To: Sue Perkick

Tully Blanchard runs a prison ministry, and I believe he has a WWE Legends contract.


456 posted on 07/10/2007 4:09:04 PM PDT by bigdcaldavis ("I'm not some candy-assed white liberal looking to turn you into better citizens." - Martin Querns)
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To: HitmanLV

Inheritances tied to order of Benoit deaths

Whether wife or son died first plays key role in who gets wrestler's estate, so in-laws question initial findings.

The family of Chris Benoit's wife is questioning whether she or her son died first at the hands of her husband nearly two months ago. The answer could determine who inherits millions of dollars from the pro wrestler's estate.

Authorities say Benoit killed his wife, Nancy, on June 22 and then killed their son, Daniel, the next day before taking his own life at their Fayetteville home.

If Nancy, who did not have a will, died first, then her estate would flow into Daniel's, said Cary Ichter, one of the two Atlanta-based attorneys for Benoit's father, Michael. That means Daniel's two half-siblings from Chris Benoit's previous marriage would stand to inherit Benoit's fortunes, which include two lavish homes, several bank accounts and lucrative investments, Ichter said.

But if Daniel died first, then the estate would have flowed to Nancy before her death. In that case, her family stands to reap the inheritance.

... SNIP ...

Georgia law stipulates that Chris Benoit is legally considered to have died first in the house. The intent of the "Slayer's Statute" is to make sure neither the killer nor his heirs profit from their crimes.

Benoit had two children, David and Megan, from a previous marriage to Martina Benoit. As Daniel Benoit's legal next of kin, they would be next in line for the inheritance.

... SNIP ...

full article

457 posted on 08/15/2007 9:34:53 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture (Duncan Hunter for President)
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To: CounterCounterCulture

Very interesting - thanks for posting. The slayer statute isn’t in place in all jurisdictions, but it’s a good thing it was in this one.

Just kinda bad for the older children, even though it would end up in their “favor” as heirs to Daniel.

Also, have their been any findings released in Bryan Adams’s/Crush’s death? I haven’t seen anything posted besides the initial story, but might have missed it.


458 posted on 08/15/2007 11:05:13 PM PDT by Rte66
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To: Rte66
This is the lastest I've seen posted on Brian Adams... link
459 posted on 08/15/2007 11:32:43 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture (Duncan Hunter for President)
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To: CounterCounterCulture

Thanks - I had seen that, but hoped maybe some of the tox results had been leaked. Appreciate your help!


460 posted on 08/15/2007 11:36:39 PM PDT by Rte66
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