Guest The Ohtani of Time Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Just wondering how many years you guys think that Benoit's got left in him, I think he's still got a few more in him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 2 or 3. Let's just hope he doesn't end up in a wheelchair like Dynamite Kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mindless_Aggression Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'm convinced that Benoit in a wheelchair will still be going strong circa 2015. He seems like the type that just could not stop even if he is a vegetable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Eskimo 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 It depends how his neck holds up. If it doesnt need more surgery, I can see him going another 5 years or more even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'll go with 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted January 9, 2004 5-7 since they don't use him often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstring 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Benoits never really wrestled a dangerous style, he should be able to go for at least 2 or 3 more years if he wants to. If the WWE actually do give him the main event push that he seems to finally be getting and keep him pushed I'm sure that'll be a big thing to keep him going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 He doesn't wrestle a dangerous style? Do you WATCH his matches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstring 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 (edited) Except for the flying headbutt theres not really a lot that HIS moves do that he's likely to hurt himself with. Apart from the neck injury he's hardly ever hurt himself in 3 years. Of course when hes against guys like Kurt and they're suplexing the shit out of each other thats probably not helpful to the neck situation Edited January 9, 2004 by Superstring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Benoit will be wrestling until he hits a career ending injury. I don't see why he wouldn't go as long as some of the other veterans ahead of him in the age bracket the way he slowed himself for television matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'll say 4-5, unless his neck gets fucked up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Except for the flying headbutt theres not really a lot that HIS moves do that he's likely to hurt himself with. Apart from the neck injury he's hardly ever hurt himself in 3 years. Of course when hes against guys like Kurt and they're suplexing the shit out of each other thats probably not helpful to the neck situation Benoit's style is pretty dangerous. I would say he's got to really worry about concussions down the road. I believe he has been quoted as saying he's gotten concussed (is that a word?) from it before. Benoit's not a super high flyer but he's one of those sick wrestlers such as Regal or Fit Finlay that just take everything super stiff. People crank submissions on him. Look at the difference on how Benoit takes a sharpshooter, Brock Lock or a Walls of Jericho. If you pay close attention you'll notice he eats his opponents offence harder than anyone else in the WWE especailly now since Regal's gone. Sometimes he won't even put his arms up to block a hit. Watch the match against A-Train at No Mercy and try to come up with a stiffer match in the WWE. Even now that he's toned it down some he still takes a lot of risks. The neck bumps he's taken against Eddie since his return have been pretty nasty most notably Eddie's gutwrench belly to belly suplex and the scariest bump I've seen in a while in the WWE where Benoit went head first on the apron over in Iraq. Not to mention his all out style in the ring where he hits evertyhing so hard and fast. Shoulderblocking someone at 100mph is worse for your body than doing it at 10mph. You're more likely to injure yourself like that. Even when Benoit bumps down to the mat he does it quicker than anyone else. Overall, his style is super tough on the human anatomy. How long does he have left? It's hard to say. It all depends on the neck mostly as that's got to be his weak spot. Maybe his elbow but I haven't heard anything bad about that for a long time. It's kind of a day to day thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 2-3 before his in ring work starts to suffer. The question is whether Chris will decide to step out or continue to push his body. He's already had neck surgery so it's not unbelievable to think his ring work will suffer sooner rather than later. I'd say 2 to 3 before he hangs them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 It all depends how long he can stay injury free. I can see him pulling a Flair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godthedog 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 It all depends how long he can stay injury free. I can see him pulling a Flair. no way will his body hold up that long. the steroid use will eat him alive before he's 50. i say he's got 2-3 more good years left in him before another neck surgery. after that he'll still probably push himself for another year, but his ring work will suffer badly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Well let me say this. They need to use him now. He's healthy and all that bullshit. As we have learned with Austin, those fusion surgeries don't necessarily completely heal the brutal injury. This time next year he's going to be laid up again. I don't see why they are doing this with Benoit now. Eddie Guerrero os fucking hot right now. FUCKING HOT. He is hitting on all cylanders and is the complete package like late '97. But people are buying him as a Main Eventer. Benoit's reaction has been blah or one of general enthusiam...but nothing off the pages like Eddie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godthedog 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 isn't eddie about as old as benoit is? his body has been known to be less durable too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeathBecomesYou Report post Posted January 11, 2004 I think both Benoit will have maybe 2-3 years left, I honestly think that he's waiting out for the world title win, so he can complete his career. As far as injuries go, I can see Benoit wrestling until he physically can't anymore, but I honestly hope that he doesn't keep going too long, otherwise he'll end up like Dynamite Kid in a wheelchair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
