Born:
May 21, 1967
Died:
June 24, 2007
Age:
40
Summary

Christopher Michael Benoit (/bənˈwɑː/; May 21, 1967 – June 24, 2007) was a Canadian professional wrestler. During his 22-year career, Benoit worked for numerous promotions including the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Industry journalist Dave Meltzer considered him "one of the top 10, maybe even the top 5, all-time greats".

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Benoit in his reign as World Heavyweight Champion in 2004. He is also a one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, with both reigns represented by the Big Gold Belt.
Benoit in his reign as World Heavyweight Champion in 2004. He is also a one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, with both reigns represented by the Big Gold Belt.
Benoit in September 2005 as the United States Champion
Benoit in September 2005 as the United States Champion
Chris Benoit performing the sharpshooter submission on Chavo Guerrero, Smackdown 2006.
Chris Benoit performing the sharpshooter submission on Chavo Guerrero, Smackdown 2006.
Chris Benoit performing a diving headbutt on MVP at WrestleMania 23.
Chris Benoit performing a diving headbutt on MVP at WrestleMania 23.
Benoit performing a diving headbutt on Rikishi at King of the Ring 2000.
Benoit performing a diving headbutt on Rikishi at King of the Ring 2000.
Benoit with a fan during his time in WCW.
Benoit with a fan during his time in WCW.
Benoit was disqualified from the 2000 King of the Ring for using a chair against Rikishi.
Benoit was disqualified from the 2000 King of the Ring for using a chair against Rikishi.
Benoit with close friend Eddie Guerrero, celebrating their respective World Championships at WrestleMania XX.
Benoit with close friend Eddie Guerrero, celebrating their respective World Championships at WrestleMania XX.
 
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