Chris Benoit Jun 25 - 11:07 pm EDT

Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp

Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy aka "Woman" and their son Daniel were found dead today at their home with police currently investigating the cause. Vince McMahon broke the news about Benoit to a shocker locker room this afternoon. Local Atlanta, GA media are also covering the story, with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporting its being investigated as a murder suicide. WWE.com posted photos and videos of Chris Benoit.

WWE Canada President Carl DeMarco issued a statement on Benoit's death. Gregory Helms wrote a MySpace blog entry about Benoit's passing. WWE.com crashed shortly after the start of RAW likely due RAW viewer traffic. WWE issued a press release on Chris Benoit's death. TNA Wrestling joined in the mourning of Chris Benoit's death.

Broadcasting and Cable has an article on WWE's global business success with comments from Vince McMahon. WWE was expected to take the Mr. McMahon death angle in a comedic direction with tonight's original RAW. WWE.com posted fan speculation on who killed Mr. McMahon, including some who think it is Mr. McMahon himself.

Smackdown and ECW may be taped in San Antonio, TX tomorrow night. WWE.com noted John Cena's third place finish in last night's Fast Cars and Superstars.

TMZ.com has an unflattering look at Brooke Hogan from a recent concert appearance. Lance Storm's latest commentary discusses the death of Biff Wellington.

That's it for today. Thank you Chris Benoit.

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