I ran across two links in the past week or so about the Benoit Family Tragedy.
Both links hit the Internet as author Irvin Muchnick is releasing his "Chris and Nancy: The True Story of the Benoit Murder-Suicide and Pro Wrestling's Cocktail of Death."
The first link is: http://www.muchnick.net/
It has the foreword, the author's introduction, the table of contents and ordering information -- along with some blog, twitter feed and video links (all of which are interesting).
The second can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/y8zkojm
It explains WWE's reaction (from Vince McMahon's attorney Jerry McDevitt) to Muchnick's book.
Without having read the book, I can't really comment on it.
However, I will say the book's two goals -- according to Muchnick -- are to "compile a comprehensive and accurate history of what happened in Fayette County, Georgia" and to dissect how nothing has changed as a result of Benoit.
I think it's interesting someone has tried to compile "what happened."
However, I disagree that nothing has changed. Maybe the change wasn't earth-shaking the immediate weeks after the Benoit Family Tragedy, but it does seem like things are being taken more seriously now (Rey Mysterio is the best and most current example).
Whether you agree with Muchnick or not, the book seems like a compelling read. You're bound to shift your thinking strongly one way or another after reading it.
Check it out.
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John Cena to lose against Randy Orton because he has to take time off for a December movie shoot? REACT: Possibly, but I can't see him being off all of November.
WWE attendance in North America goes up to 5,500 from 5,300 last year. Overseas attendance goes up to 10,000 from 6,000. REACT: That's a good sign.
Ricky Steamboat-Ric Flair program. REACT: Rewind, but still entertaining.
Lacey Von Erich wants Miami Herald to retract her statements because they were "in character." REACT: Interesting.
Tammy Sytch and Lacey Von Erich both booked to appear on a wrestling-themed cruise next summer. REACT: Catfight! Woman overboard! But which one? My money's on Sytch finding the water.
Sytch also said a TNA Wrestling Knockout was pregnant. REACT: Sytch has gone crazy.
Arnold Schwarzenegger being a possible future Raw guest host. REACT: Would be decent.
Booker T back to WWE? REACT: I see a 60 percent chance of yes.
Roddy Piper terminally ill? REACT: Apparently, just a rumor, but Piper has been told to rest. Keep him in your thoughts.
Slim Jim to be the official sponsor for WrestleMania 26. REACT: Might we see a Randy Savage appearance? Dig it!
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Dr. Death Steve Williams says his cancer has returned. REACT: Keep him in your thoughts.
Umaga back in WWE. REACT: I liked his first run, and never lost interest in his character.
WWE moves focus from announcer to referres. REACT: I've noticed both having changed recently.
Vince McMahon reportedly not a fan of William Regal's in-ring work. REACT: This surprises me.
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Paul Roma calls Ted DiBiase a hypocrite for doing business again with Vince McMahon. REACT: If Roma's story to clubwwi.com is true, I would agree with Roma. If it's not, shame on Roma.
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka wants to have a reality show. REACT: Interesting, but I don't see it happening.
