as a professional wrestling fan since the sixth grade, i was shocked to learn the tragic and sudden death of wrestler chris benoit earlier today.  i was just checking my yahoo email when i saw a news headline that read, "wwe wrestler, wife and son found dead." i immediately checked it out, thinking it was one of those old veteran wrestlers in their 70s or 80s but my jaw literally dropped when i read his name.  until now i'm still speechless about everything.  i mean, he was one of the more recognizable figures in the professional wrestling industry, even an icon long time wrestling fans like myself, most especially to the canadian people.  he was still in his prime, like the late eddie guerrero when he also died just over a year ago.  as a wrestler, he was one of the most technical and mat-savvy figures to ever grace the squared circle.  his competitiveness was second to none, and his toughness was equal only to the enormous heart he had for the business.

i seldom write two entries in a day, but i'll make a special exception on this one.  professional wrestling has lost one of it's bightest stars, and i join millions of fans around the world deeply saddened by his untimely demise.  the crippler will definitely be missed.  may he rest in peace.