I was initially devastated by the news. I was and still am to a degree with ROH and TNA a big time wrestling fan. The LAST person I'd expect to pull off such a heinous deed. Upon first hearing the news I thought his family was murdered ala Dino Bravo, as he cancelled his weekend commitments for a family emergency. Frankly, not that it makes much of a difference, but I wish he was. Then all the memories of growing up watching him pull off five star classics with Malenko, Raven, Perry Saturn, and the like, would be in tact.
The Calgary Stampede curse strikes again.
Edit- According to a report published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chris and Nancy Benoit were separated in 2003 after Nancy filed for divorce.
In an included petition for protection from domestic abuse, Nancy Benoit said Chris "lost his temper and threatened to strike the petitioner and cause extensive damage to the home and personal belongings of the parties, including furniture and furnishings. Petitioner is in reasonable fear for petitioner's own safety and that of the minor child."
On May 12, 2003, a judge issued a restraining order against Chris Benoit, barring him from the family's Peachtree City home. But, on August 19, 2003, Nancy Benoit filed to have her petitions dismissed—they were, and the couple apparently reconciled.
On Monday, June 25, 2007, the bodies of Chris, Nancy and Daniel Benoit were found in the family's Atlanta-area home. Police believe Chris Benoit killed his wife and son over the weekend, via strangulation and smothering, respectively, before taking his own life via hanging on Monday.