Thread: chris benoit

chris benoit and his family have been found dead in his home,

WWE is reporting that Chris Benoit and his family (including his wife, former WCW & ECW personality Nancy "Woman" Benoit and son Daniel, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports) have been found dead in their home in Atlanta. Their is a photo of Benoit on the front page of WWE.com. Furthermore, all the stuff surrounding the faux McMahon death angle have been removed from the front page. Here is WWE's message regarding this tragic news:

BENOIT FOUND DEAD

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.

WWE.com just added the following note:

Chris Benoit, family found dead
Written: June 25, 2007

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.

Tonight’s Raw on USA Network will serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit and his family. WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family’s relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy.

I can't say that I know them, but that's terrible news.