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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.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chris Benoit is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 21, 1967, Chris Benoit was born in Montreal, Quebec.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Professional Wrestling Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Benoit begins his professional wrestling career with Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins WCW United States Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>Benoit wins his first championship by defeating Brian Pillman for the WCW United States Championship.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins WWE Tag Team Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>Benoit and partner Kurt Angle win the WWE Tag Team Championship at Wrestlemania 2000.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins WWE World Heavyweight Championship</div><div class='timeline-text'>At Wrestlemania XX, Benoit defeats Triple H and Shawn Michaels to win his first world title.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kills Family Members and Commits Suicide</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 25, 2007, Benoit kills his wife Nancy and son Daniel before committing suicide.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He was a Great Wrestler</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He had a Passionate Work Ethic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He was a Great Role Model</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Trained by the Legendary Stu Hart</h3><p class='facts-text'>Chris Benoit was trained by the legendary Stu Hart in his infamous "Hart Dungeon" in Calgary, Alberta.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship</h3><p class='facts-text'>Chris Benoit won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on three separate occasions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Member of Four Elite Wrestling Clubs</h3><p class='facts-text'>Chris Benoit was a member of four elite wrestling clubs, including The Four Horsemen, Evolution, Team Angle and The Radicalz.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won the WWE Royal Rumble in</h3><p class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Murdered His Family</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2007, Chris Benoit murdered his wife, son and himself in a murder-suicide that shocked the professional wrestling world.</p></div></div>
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.
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.
