Chris Benoit

Chris Benoit was a legendary professional wrestler known as the 'Canadian Crippler' and was widely regarded as one of the best in-ring performers in the world.

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Profession :

Wrestler

Birthday :

May 21, 1967

Star Sign :

Gemini

Death Date:

June 24, 2007

Age :

40

Birthplace :

Montreal, Canada

Chris Benoit, a Canadian professional wrestler, gained fame in the 1990s and early 2000s for his technical wrestling skills and intense personality. He won numerous championships, including the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XX in 2004, and was a multiple-time Intercontinental Champion, United States Champion, and tag team champion. Benoit also had a brief stint in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in the late 1980s and early 1990s, where he trained at their “New Japan Dojo” to hone his abilities.

Known as “The Crippler” for his fierce competitiveness and signature submission move, the Crippler Crossface, Benoit was dedicated to perfecting his craft, often training for hours on end. However, his legacy is overshadowed by the tragic events of 2007 when he murdered his wife and young son before taking his own life. This shocking incident has left a lasting impact on the wrestling world, with Benoit’s name now associated with the industry’s dark side rather than his in-ring prowess. Despite his tragic end, Chris Benoit remains a legendary figure in professional wrestling, known as the “Canadian Crippler” and widely regarded as one of the best in-ring performers of his time.