I am deeply saddened and shocked over the demise of one of the most respected wrestlers in the WWE, Chris Benoit. He was only 40. What's even more shocking to me is the cause of death. Investigators have classified the death as a double homicide-cum-suicide!It is apparently believed that Benoit killed both his wife and 7-year old son on Sunday, before taking his own life the next day.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who share this sentiment, but I'd never expect such an outcome from someone like Benoit. I mean, yes, he's usually straight-faced on-air (to uphold his reputation as the rabbid wolverine) but outside the ring, he's been described as a funny and loving person.
I had the honour of meeting him during an autograph session 5 years ago at Suntec City where he, along with Torrie Wilson and Tajiri were in town to promote the Smackdown Tour (that was the one with The Rock VS Chris Jericho as the main event). Though the moment was brief, it was memorable as it was the first time in the (then) 13 years since I started watching wrestling that I actually got to meet a Superstar. Or in this instance, three!
One of the best technical wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring, Benoit's passing will definitely be a great loss to the professional wrestling industry. To add on, his passing couldn't come as a worst time.
For the uninformed, one of the best female managers of all time, The Sensational Sherri Martel, passed away on June 15th 2007. She was 49.
May the souls of the 2 icons rest in peace.
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