It was revealed late last night that Daniel Benoit may have been suffering from Fragile X syndrome, a genetic cause of mental retardation sometimes accompanied by autism and other symptoms.
Daniel Benoit's condition has led to some speculation it may have been Chris Benoit's reason for killing him, not wanting to leave him alone, before he killed himself.
Chris Benoit met with his doctor on Friday, hours before he killed Nancy, who said he didn't show signs of distress or rage.
The latest AP article includes WWE lawyer Jerry McDevitt revealing Chris and Nancy Benoit argued over child care for Daniel, with Nancy wanting Chris home more to help take care of him.
Sports Illustrated posted a follow-up story to their story linking wrestlers to a steroid distribution ring a few months ago discussing Chris Benoit's connection and WWE's reaction.
Dr. Drew Pinsky appeared on MSNBC's Scarborough Country yesterday discussing the role drugs could have played, even if they weren't currently being used.
The Canadian Press ran an article on how steroid use can rewrite brain circuits as well as increase aggression and decreasing control.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has an article on the reaction of friends and neighbors to the Benoit situation.
The Winnipeg Free Press has an article on Chris Benoit's popularity with fans and a 2003 appearance where he defended Canada against John Cena's comments.
Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard was a guest on Cleveland, OH's WTAM 1100 discussing the Benoit story in detail.
The Torch republished Wade Keller's interview with Chris Benoit from 1995 about steroids, family pressure, and his hopes for the future.
The Edmonton Sun spoke to a psychiatrist about what may have driven Chris Benoit to kill his family and the affect steroids may have had.
The Washington Post has an article on USA and WWE's handling of television shows in the middle of breaking news about the Benoit situation.
Chris Benoit's picture will appear on the cover of the next issue of People magazine.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal has an article on Nancy Benoit's life with comments from her first husband Jim Daus.
FOX News has a story on the career of Nancy "Woman" Benoit with comments from ex-husband Kevin Sullivan.
TMZ posted documents from Nancy Benoit's request in 2003 for a restraining order against Chris Benoit and for custody of their son Daniel.
Debra Marshall, former WWE Diva and ex-wife of Steve Austin, spoke to My Fox Colorado about spousal abuse, steroid use, and parallels to her own situation with Steve Austin.
Vince McMahon will appear on the Today show tomorrow morning.
CNBC noted WWE's stock decline as a result of the McMahon death storyline and real life Benoit family deaths.
Amazon.com was using the Benoit situation to help sell Benoit DVDs, although they appear to have stopped now.
Bret Hart appeared on FOX News tonight discussing Chris Benoit, Benoit's surviving children, and steroid use.
The Calgary Sun spoke to Bret Hart again who said he can't begin to understand what would drive Benoit to do this.
Canada's Sports Net has a video interview with Bret Hart about Chris Benoit.
Houston, TX's KHOU interviewed King Booker about the murders, his memories of Chris Benoit, and steroids in wrestling.
Brian Christopher appeared on Anderson Cooper 360 last night to discuss the wrestling industry and the rate of death among his peers.
The Patriot Del Wilkes appeared on CNN's American Morning this morning discussing steroids, "roid rage", and the effect this may have on the wrestling industry.
Former wrestler Ken Wayne appeared on MSNBC this afternoon discussing steroid testing and the reasons wrestlers take steroids.
Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis appeared on MSNBC tonight discussing Chris Benoit, steroids and whether wrestlers should have time off.
The New York Times spoke to Christopher Nowinski who believes concussions and brain injuries may have played a part in Chris Benoit's actions, as well as Nancy Benoit's ex-husband Kevin Sullivan about his reaction to the news.
Tampa Bay, FL's WTSP spoke to Lex Luger about Chris Benoit and steroids.
Pennsylvania's Patriot News spoke to Steve Blackman about his memories of Chris Benoit.
The Canadian Press interviewed Jacques Rougeau about the use of steroids in wrestling.
Last night's ECW scored a 1.8 rating, slightly up from its usual rating.
There are Smackdown spoilers from last night's taping in San Antonio, TX.
WWE.com has a story on Johnny Nitro's plans for ECW.
Florida Championship Wrestling held their debut show last night with Harry Smith winning a battle royal to capture the Florida Championship Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
Benoit, Woman, WWE, Hart, FCW Jun 27 - 11:16 pm EDT
Daily Rapp Up by Bryan Rapp
Today's News Headlines
- 11:25 pm PWI: VINCE MCMAHON TO APPEAR ON THE TODAY SHOW TO DISCUSS BENOIT TRAGEDY, MORE NEWS AND NOTES by Buck Woodward
- 11:19 pm PWI: BRET HART, WWE LAWYER JERRY MCDEVITT AND DA SCOTT BALLARD DISCUSS THE CHRIS BENOIT TRAGEDY WITH GRETA VAN SUSTEREN by Dave Scherer
- 10:43 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Bret Hart interviewed on Fox News about Benoit's living family, drugs (w/Keller Reax)
- 10:38 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Bret Hart comments on Benoit's character, steroids, Daniel on FOX News
- 09:53 pm PWT: Torch Feedback: First-Person: Understanding Fragile X and the HGH component that affected the Benoits
- 09:40 pm WWE: Johnny Nitro out to prove ECW doubters wrong by Corey Clayton
- 09:40 pm WWE: Benoitâ™s son suffered from Fragile X syndrome, speculation over whether pressure was too much
- 09:30 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story (Updated): Animal tries to get message out on MSNBC about time off for wrestlers
- 07:45 pm WO: Headline: Latest on Benoit family bickering and more
- 07:09 pm PWT: VIP Exclusive Features: Real Deal with Pat McNeill (Audio): Joined by Jason Powell, Benoit Family Tragedy Discussion (34 min.)
- 06:26 pm PWI: WWE LAWYER QUOTED IN AP ARTICLE ON BENOIT FAMILY PROBLEMS by Buck Woodward
- 06:00 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: ECW rating above-average, but in normal range, day after Benoit news
- 05:57 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: AP says Benoit and Nancy "argued" over caring for their "retarded 7 year old son"
- 05:45 pm YAHOO: Wrestler and Wife Argued Over Child Care by AP
- 05:26 pm TNA: News : Listen To Christian Cage And Rhino Talk Thursday's Title Bout
- 05:25 pm WO: Feature: Bodog Fight TV report
- 05:07 pm WO: Headline: Possible reason for Benoit murder/suicide revealed (third update)
- 04:49 pm WO: Headline: Dan Wahlers weighs in on the Benoit family tragedy
- 04:41 pm PWI: CHRIS BENOIT'S PERSONAL DOCTOR SAW HIM THE FRIDAY BEFORE HE DIED, SAID HE DIDN'T SHOW ANY SIGNS OF DISTRESS by Dave Scherer
- 04:29 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: More on latest AP story including confirmation of Daniel's health problems
- 04:06 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Breaking news from AP - Benoit's doctor met with him on Friday
- 03:57 pm PWT: WWE News: WWE News: WWE stock down considerably since Benoit story broke (Philly radio note)
- 03:35 pm SLAM: Column: Wrestling with cowardice by MINDELLE JACOBS - Edmonton Sun
- 03:35 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Media attention continues, People magazine, O'Reilly Factor tonight, more
- 03:24 pm PWI: NOTES ON BENOIT TRAGEDY MEDIA COVERAGE by Buck Woodward
- 03:19 pm USER: Washington Post: WWE and USA Wrestle With Fallout From Chris Benoit Case by Lisa de Moraes
- 03:13 pm PWT: Ask the Editor: ASK THE EDITOR: Reader questions regarding Benoit Family Tragedy, our coverage
- 02:36 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Ken Wayne explains mindset behind wrestlers taking steroids
- 02:00 pm PWI: DEBUT RESULTS FROM FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING IN TAMPA, FL; FIRST CHAMPION CROWNED FOR WWE DEVELOPMENTAL COMPANY by Mike Spears
- 01:38 pm PWI: ELITE AUDIO: THE CHANGES WWE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO MAKE AFTER THE BENOIT TRAGEDY by Dave Scherer
- 01:37 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: Ken Wayne talks about roid rage, loophole in WWE's testing policy
- 01:34 pm PWI: THOUGHTS ON LAST NIGHT'S ECW SHOW by Dave Scherer
- 01:23 pm PWI: WWE STAR KING BOOKER DISCUSSES BENOIT TRAGEDY, MEDIA'S ROID RAGE THEORY AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 01:15 pm PWT: KELLER'S TAKE: Spotlight Article - KELLER: Benoit Family Murder - What the five main talking points should be
- 12:51 pm PWI: DA SCOTT BALLARD COMMENTS MORE ON THE FACTS IN THE BENOIT TRAGEDY by Ted In Cleveland
- 12:30 pm PWI: FORMER WCW, WWE STAR DEBRA MARSHALL SPEAKS OUT AGAINST DARKER ASPECTS OF THE BUSINESS by Mike Johnson
- 12:25 pm WWE: Plan your WrestleMania 24 trip now
- 12:25 pm WWE: Corpus Christi show rescheduled
- 12:25 pm SLAM: ECW: Tuesday Nitro era begins by MATT MACKINDER - SLAM! Wrestling
- 12:21 pm PWT: WWE News: Benoit Story: New York Times brings up the possibility of untreated concussions contributing
- 12:04 pm PWT: Arena Reports: 6/23 ROH in Chicago Ridge: Vetter's detailed live report of Danielson-KENTA
- 11:58 am PWT: Guest Editorials: Benoit Editorial: "Vince, how dare you practically defend steroids from any implication in this tragedy."
- 11:51 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit Editorial: "What has bothered me most is the focus the media has put on WWE."
- 11:30 am SLAM: Were steroids a factor? by ELIZA BARLOW -- Sun Media
- 11:17 am PWI: VINCE MCMAHON'S STATEMENT LAST NIGHT, DISTRICT ATTORNEY COMMENTS ON DEATHS OF NANCY AND DANIEL BENOIT AND MORE by Mike Johnson
- 10:45 am PWI: BRIAN CHRISTOPHER APPEARS ON CNN'S ANDERSON COOPER TO DISCUSS DRUGS IN WRESTLING, BENOIT TRAGEDY by Eric Cooper
- 10:35 am PWI: ELITE AUDIO: A LOOK AT TONIGHT'S WWE CLASSICS ON MSG by Buck Woodward
- 10:34 am PWI: KEVIN SULLIVAN, CHRIS NOWINSKI, STEVE BLACKMAN, OTHERS COMMENT ON TRAGEDY TO MEDIA by Mike Johnson
- 10:00 am PWI: PWINSIDER Q & A: NO-SELLING MOVES, THE END OF WCW, WWE STOCK AND FUTURE, MIZZY WHIPWRECK AND MORE by Dave Scherer
- 09:40 am PWT: Torch Today: FIRST WORD - WEDNESDAY: Analyzing link between steroids and Benoit deaths, Benoit timeline, ROH in Japan, PWG
- 09:22 am WO: Headline: Benoit mid-morning Wednesday update
- 09:00 am SLAM: WWE criticizes "sensationalistic" reporting by GREG OLIVER - Producer, SLAM! Wrestling
- 09:00 am SLAM: WWE cancels Canadian dates by JASON CLEVETT - SLAM! Wrestling
- 09:00 am SLAM: Details on Benoit deaths revealed
- 09:00 am PWI: SMACKDOWN SPOILERS FROM SAN ANTONIO, TX by Miguel Hernandez
- 08:43 am PWI: CHRIS BENOIT TOLD FELLOW WRESTLER THAT WIFE AND SON HAD FOOD POISONING AND WERE VOMITING BLOOD ON SATURDAY by Dave Scherer
- 08:40 am PWI: WWE PRESS RELEASE ON BENOIT TIMELINE AND TEXT MESSAGES by Buck Woodward
- 08:13 am YAHOO: Benoit Strangled Wife, Smothered Son by AP
- 08:00 am SLAM: Steroids case linked to Benoit
- 08:00 am PWI: THIS DAY IN HISTORY: WWF BREAKS AWAY FROM USA NETWORK, ONITA ARRIVES IN ECW AND MORE by Buck Woodward
- 07:04 am WO: Headline: Wednesday morning Benoit news update
- 03:34 am PWT: WWE News: Benoit News: Hometown paper quotes forensic psychiatrist, explains murder-suicide mentality
- 03:28 am PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Fox Sports Radio critical of WWE's Chris Benoit Tribute edition of Raw
- 03:24 am PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Australia cancels Raw, TNA drops stories, Good Morning America, Canada coverage
- 03:19 am PWT: WWE News: 6/26 WWE in San Antonio, Tex.: Detailed complete results of Smackdown taping
- 03:06 am PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Steve Austin's ex-wife Debra speaks out about domestic abuse, says she can relate
- 02:55 am PWT: WWE News: WWE News: Hourly ratings for Raw for the Chris Benoit Tribute show
- 01:59 am PWT: WWE News: WWE News: SI.com article follows up on Benoit link to February prescription drug raid
- 01:30 am WO: Feature: WWE ECW TV report
- 12:45 am SLAM: Hammerhead Jones (1987)
- 12:23 am PWT: CALDWELL'S TAKE: CALDWELL: Looking at tonight's ECW on Sci-FI TV show; responding to reader reaction
