My brother just called and said Vince came out.
The news is at the top of the news wires on radio, too.
I’m in shock.
AJC just now reporting the story, saying that authorities have confirmed it (they got his age wrong, though):
Pro wrestler, family found dead in Fayetteville home
By Saeed Ahmed, Kathy Jefcoats
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution
Published on: 06/25/07
A professional wrestler and his family were found dead inside their house in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
Authorities confirmed that Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy and their 7-year-old son were found dead at the home on Quarters and Redwine roads in Fayetteville about 4 p.m.
Officials would not say how the family died, other than to say they weren’t shot to death.
Benoit, 30, was a Canadian wrestler who most recently fought as part of the World Wrestling Entertainment.
The organization said on its Web site said that Monday night’s broadcast of “Raw” on the USA Network will “serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family.”
He did. Vince finally showed some class. The arena is empty. The entire show is dedicated to Chris.
I haven’t watched much wrestling in recent years, but I saw a lot of Benoit about ten years ago. He was one of the best, most technically talented wrestlers I’ve seen in the last 35 years.