Lombardi's_kid_brother

Someone on another forum said he heard a rumor that, and I'm not making this up, Benoit killed his wife and son via the Crossface. Man, this is just bizarre.

I am guessing...no.

If the reports are saying that its not a gun they what happend? The bodies all being in different locations is weird.

The latest seems to be that Nancy and the son were suffocated. I haven't read anything on how Benoit died.

I watched Raw last night for the first time in about four years as I have not really been into wrestling in that long. I'd forgotten what an amazing worker he was.

Still, if the reports coming out of Atlanta are anywhere close to the truth, I don't know if I could ever enjoy one of his matches again. It would be like watching old OJ Simpson highlights or something. I don't think I could ever fully separate the act from the man.

Also, I have a feeling the WWE is about to get hit with an s-storm of negative press like they have not had since the steroid trials. Part of me thinks the domestic wrestling business is on the verge of a historic change because of this. I have no idea what that change is, but this just feels significant.

First of all, unbelievably tragic. Benoit was such an immense talent and was the last of the old-school workers. Nobody even attempts to wrestle the way he did anymore. And, I'm utterly speechless about the death of Nancy and their son. I'm almost horrified to hear the full story.

Secondly, this proves why the McMahon is Dead angle was such a bad idea. It had far too great a chance of brushing up against a real tragedy. They were able to work around Sheri's death, but this is one of their upper card guys. The fact that it has to be announced with "This is no joke" is remarkable.

Frankly, I'm holding out for the 77th aniversary team.

Didn't we just do this 5 years ago with the 70th Anniversary? Are we going to have special uniforms and promotions every five years.

Most teams just celebrate at 25 year intervals.