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No matter, the tragic incident changed how the wrestling business operates on a core level. Many say Benoit was deeply affected by his close friend and fellow wrestler Eddie Guerrero’s death 19 months prior. Perhaps there were internal tensions within the family. An autopsy revealed the late wrestler’s brain to be similar to that of an 85-year-old Alzheimer’s patient. This and one of Benoit’s signature moves, the diving head-butt (wherein he would fly from the top turnbuckle and hit the opponent’s shoulder with his forehead) had caused brain damage. Even after more than a decade, why he did is unclear but many suspect the 40-year-old wrestling veteran had had several untreated concussions throughout the year. On June 22 and 23, Benoit strangled his wife Nancy and seven-year-old son Daniel. It became the reason WWE started taking concussions and head injuries more seriously, strengthened its talent wellness policy and eventually, changed the programming from TV-14 (in 2008) to PG. Here, we list down four wrestlers’ deaths which shook the industry at its core.Ĥ WWE weddings more ‘royal’ than the Royal weddingīenoit’s death in 2007 sent shockwave through the business. Murders and suicides are also not uncommon in wrestling history. Yet, a number of them have died while in the ring or from post-match complications. Concussions and even minor injuries are given immediate medical attention and wrestlers generally think long-term to protect their health.Īccording to, the number one cause of death in wrestlers is heart-related illnesses resulting from years of substance abuse. The heavy partying culture of the 80s and 90s has almost faded. Fortunately, they are being more careful nowadays. Or at least, such was the case until WWE finally began taking the matter seriously.īut other than that, independent wrestling all over the world remains largely unchecked, leaving the wrestlers at their own risk. It’s home to injuries, physical and mental torture, addiction, alcoholism and many more vices.