On June 25, 2007, pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their son Daniel were found dead inside their Fayetteville, Georgia home. Upon hearing the news, WWE cancelled their special three-hour Monday Night Raw planned for that night, replacing it with a tribute show honoring Benoit’s life an...
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 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's name 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, WWE performers will do what they do better than anyone else in the world: entertain you.
Statement on Chris Benoit was produced by WWE.
Vince-mcmahon released Statement on Chris Benoit on Tue Jun 26 2007.