Chris Benoit is one of the most sinister professional wrestlers of all time, due to the murder suicide case that occurred in 2007. Benoit would kill his wife and son before killing himself later.
While speaking on The Kurt Angle Show Podcast, Kurt Angle discussed WWE’s decision to erase Chris Benoit from history, noting that they were erasing the matches of other wrestlers also when they do so.
“Five of my 10 best matches were with Chris, but obviously they want to keep him under wraps and it’s unfortunate. The thing is, if they erase Chris Benoit’s career, they’re erasing a lot of my career.
I understand why they did it, but what about the other wrestlers that competed against Chris. You’re taking those matches away, and you’re just not mentioning the name, Chris Benoit. Anytime we have any videos that surface up on WWE television, you’re never going to see Chris.”
Kurt Angle
Kurt and Benoit would face off several times, including at WrestleMania 17.
Benoit is a name that will constantly be referenced as one of the worst cases in professional wrestling history due to the tragedy and the viciousness of the slayings. The former United States Champion will never be in the WWE Hall of Fame, regardless of how he competed professionally.
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