Chris Benoit
Chris Benoit
- Full name: Christopher Michael Benoit
- Born: May 21, 1967 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Died: June 24, 2007 in Fayetteville, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: Professional wrestler
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
- Career: 1985–2007
Personal life:
- Benoit was married twice, first to Martina Benoit from 1982 to 1997, and then to Nancy Benoit from 2000 until their deaths in 2007.
- He had two children, David Benoit (born 1985) and Daniel Benoit (born 2000).
- Benoit was known for his intense and physical wrestling style, which often resulted in him suffering injuries.
- He was also known for his use of submission holds, particularly the Crippler Crossface.
Career:
- Benoit began his wrestling career in Canada in 1985.
- He wrestled in various independent promotions before joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1992.
- Benoit quickly rose through the ranks of the WWF, becoming a fan favorite for his high-flying and technical wrestling style.
- He won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship twice, the WWF Tag Team Championship four times, and the WWF Intercontinental Championship three times.
- Benoit also wrestled for Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) during his career.
Death:
- On June 24, 2007, Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their son Daniel were found dead in their home in Fayetteville, Georgia.
- Police concluded that Benoit had killed his wife and son before committing suicide.
- The deaths of Benoit and his family shocked the wrestling world and led to a great deal of speculation about the cause of the tragedy.
Legacy:
- Benoit was one of the most decorated wrestlers in history, having won numerous championships in various promotions.
- He was also known for his innovative and exciting wrestling style, which helped to revolutionize the sport.
- However, his legacy has been tarnished by the circumstances surrounding his death.