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So is the new theory he killed himself to avoid being prosecuted of possession and use of steroids? Or where they for his kid? Could he not handle the heat and after seeing Angle get grilled in the media, THAT was his breaking point? To end it all there? Maybe he realized there was too much evidence of steroids and it would ruin his career so thinking it could not get worse he decided to kill himself and his family to make it easier?

Booker T on Chris Benoit: http://www.khou.com/video/news-index.html?nvid=154648

So looking at the timeline, anyone know what happened to Benoit between Wednesday and Saturday when WWE finally made contact. Did he go home without telling anyone on Tuesday after ECW? Did he leave telling WWE? Did he sneak off and then made the family excuse from home? Are the guys suppose to always keep traveling after shows or are they allowed to go home during the off days. I don't know WWE's policy on the road so that's why I'm asking.

Not to mention that story of making a guy do 1000 squat and 500 the day after that Hunter USED ON THE TRIBUTE SHOW. Was that Mohammed Hassan? I heard he wasn't being the best guy on the roster at that time. It seems he would lit the young guy who doesn't show respect mould. Also not extremely related but wasn't Davari a workout partner of Benoit's? I remember reading something about them doing crazy squats and workout routines.

That's what makes it more interesting. Everyone claimed he was a a quiet guy, never complained and just did his business without the politics. There was a thread, I believe on the DVDVR boards back then that said "because Benoit is a IWC hero does he get a free pass backstage". Maybe it is true that he did.

There's three things I'm wondering about here. #1 apparently from reading around the fourms out there, it is said that Benoit was pissed at something or threw a temper tantrum at the end to the ECW tag match last week. Can anyone elaborate on that? #2 wasn't there a report that Benoit was one of the guys who participated in "wrestler's court" and some called him out for being a bully? Wasn't it him, Kid Kash, JBL, and Taker questioning Melina durin the whole Batista-Melina-Booker T thing? #3 ECW one night stand 2005, Benoit vs. Guerrero. Apparently both looked angry at something at the chemisty just wasn't there between the two that night. Maybe Eddie and Chris were not as close as they were around that time? Maybe this was where Benoit was heading down the wrong path? I remember reading somewhere that Eddie was pissed at Chris for locking him in the crossface when he a a broken nose. Once again, these were things I read on other forums, so I want to know if someone can back it up? Just trying to shed a little light here. Maybe he has been unhappy for more than a year or two and not just recently.

From WWE.com for you guys that missed the intro to ECW: A message from the Chairman Written: June 26, 2007The following message from Vince McMahon aired at the beginning of tonight's ECW on Sci Fi: Last night on Monday Night Raw, the WWE presented a special tribute show, recognizing the career of Chris Benoit. However, now some 26 hours later, the facts of this horrific tragedy are now apparent. Therefore, other than my comments, there will be no mention of Mr. Benoit tonight. On the contrary, tonight's show will be dedicated to everyone who has been affected by this terrible incident. This evening marks the first step of the healing process. Tonight, the WWE performers will do what they do better than anyone else in the world--entertain you.

In case you missed it from ECW tonight via wwe.com:

Maybe we are returning to a mini-kayfabe world? Nothing outside the ring happens? I could totally see Benoit only be mentioned in the public media releases on the website, but I can totally see the name Chris Benoit NEVER mentioned again.

I guess it's pretty simple to guess who the two recipents of the text messages were. One we know is Chavo, and I'm pretty sure the other is Dean. Those are some pretty creepy text messages, especially the ones used from Nancy's phone. From around 4AM to Sunday morning to 11PM at night that was a lot of time elapsed.

Anyone think Heyman might make an appearence? Yeah, I know, far fetched but it could happen.

Also, I wonder where the other comments from many of Benoit's peers. Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Ric Flair, Saturn, The Rock, Rob Van Dam, Eric Bishoff, Rey Mysterio, etc.... Some of these guys' silence is interesting. Maybe many people didn't know the MAN Chris Benoit after all, it was only the performer they knew.

Anyone know a place that has a live smackdown report? I'm curious to hear what they have done so far at the tapings.

I'd like to hear Michael Hayes view on Benoit. Wasn't it him that wasn't a big fan of Benoit and din't want to push him? Could he have seen something? Or could this have made Benoit more angry, the way Hayes treated him. BTW, the 3rd Keith cover on his book, isn't that also Test?

That would be nice to give Nancy something.

I'm slighty curious how the will handle Nitro's run with the title. Apparently it was suppose to be Nitro-Benoit tonight with Benoit winning the strap so it looks like they might have no choice but for Nitro to run with the strap.

Anyone got more information on this "WCW" dvd? I'm really curious about what is on it, but if Benoit is featured, this may be bad. But what are the matches on this DVD? I guess WWE is kinda burying WCW again by not promoting it ahead of time.

The story just gets weird by the minute, so the reports were right that it was going to get more disturbing. I seriously wonder that they are going to do tonight at the tapings and ECW.

That's sick. That is just so wrong on so many levels. Did he hear those "We want Benoit" chants? In the mental state he was, I hope that didn't contribute to anything.

I wonder if the WWE is going about the same way editiing out Benoit like all "WWF" references. Check out this odd one for the Summerslam 2005 DVD: And then the move onto the next match.

and with the exception of the main story on the front page, the side bar is returning to normal on wwe.com. I guess it is definately no longer in doubt. Tributes, history, everything of Benoit will soon be erased.

After watching this With Benoit's passing so suddenly, MAN, MAN, it's hard not to cry.

I more wonder how Bret Hart is handling this. Oh man, I didn't even think about this. The was the man he had possibly his most emotional match ever with in a tribute to his brother of all people and now he is gone as well.

The WWE better, NEVER, EVER, do anything in a storyline months or even years down the road with Benoit like how they pissed all over Eddie's life.

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS. Why? That pretty much sums it up for me.