Wrestler

Chris Benoit

Christopher Benoit was a Canadian pro wrestler for 22 years, notably WWF/WWE.

Age
40
Birth Date
May 21, 1967
Death Date
6/24/2007
Life Range
(1967-2007)
Zodiac
Gemini
Height
5′ 11″

Chris Benoit was a Canadian professional wrestler best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He was widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time, having won numerous championships including the WWE Championship twice.

Chris Benoit Timeline

1967
Chris Benoit is Born
On May 21, 1967, Chris Benoit was born in Montreal, Quebec.
1984
Begins Professional Wrestling Career
Benoit begins his professional wrestling career with Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion.
1991
Wins WCW United States Championship
Benoit wins his first championship by defeating Brian Pillman for the WCW United States Championship.
2000
Wins WWE Tag Team Championship
Benoit and partner Kurt Angle win the WWE Tag Team Championship at Wrestlemania 2000.
2004
Wins WWE World Heavyweight Championship
At Wrestlemania XX, Benoit defeats Triple H and Shawn Michaels to win his first world title.
2007
Kills Family Members and Commits Suicide
On June 25, 2007, Benoit kills his wife Nancy and son Daniel before committing suicide.

Why We Love Chris Benoit

A

He was a Great Wrestler

Chris Benoit was an incredible professional wrestler, who was known for his strength and agility in the ring. He was also known for being able to perform dangerous maneuvers with ease and grace.

B

He had a Passionate Work Ethic

Chris Benoit had a passion for wrestling that was unmatched. He worked hard each and every day to perfect his craft, and it showed in his in-ring performance. He was also willing to put himself in difficult positions to entertain the fans.

C

He was a Great Role Model

Chris Benoit was a great role model for young wrestlers. He always took time to give back to the community, help out those in need and set a good example. He was also kind and generous to everyone he met, which is something that everyone should aspire to emulate.

5 Interesting Facts about Chris Benoit

1.

Trained by the Legendary Stu Hart

Chris Benoit was trained by the legendary Stu Hart in his infamous "Hart Dungeon" in Calgary, Alberta.

2.

Won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Chris Benoit won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on three separate occasions.

3.

Member of Four Elite Wrestling Clubs

Chris Benoit was a member of four elite wrestling clubs, including The Four Horsemen, Evolution, Team Angle and The Radicalz.

4.

Won the WWE Royal Rumble in

Chris Benoit became the first wrestler in history to win both the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Royal Rumble match in the same year when he won the 2004 Royal Rumble.

5.

Murdered His Family

In 2007, Chris Benoit murdered his wife, son and himself in a murder-suicide that shocked the professional wrestling world.

When is Chris Benoit birthday?

Chris Benoit was a Canadian professional wrestler born on May 21, 1967, who died tragically at the age of 40 on June 24, 2007. Throughout his career, Benoit held several titles and championships in various wrestling leagues, and he is best known for his impressive skills and technique which gained him recognition from many wrestling fans.

What is the Net Worth of Chris Benoit?

Chris Benoit has an estimated net worth of $500K. He was a professional wrestler and mixed martial artist who earned his wealth through competing in wrestling championships, endorsement deals, and business ventures.

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