How did you, as a WWE parent explain to your children about what occured with Chris Benoit?
My little boy was too young to understand it, so I never had to explain it. However, another question I have is, did you keep all of your Chris Benoit Memorabilia or through it away. I just came across some collector cards and trying to decide what I should do with them , I think selling them would be wrong, making a buck off of someone's tragic ending does not sit well with me. And also my son has an autograph from Chris Benoit, he is two now and he loves wrestling, i have the autograph put up, what should I do with it? Thanks for replies and please tell how did you explain it to your kids! Thanks
Can you people stop saying you lost respect for benoit!! You cant lose respect for somebody after they did something bad, if the respect that you had in the first place was unrelated to family. You cant forget what Benoit did in the ring no matter how bad the tragedy.
As far as the question goes, keep the memorabilia and cherish that you got Chris Benoit's autograph before the tragedy.
I feel sorry for you. Well obviously don't tell your children that Chris Benoit died tell them he went on a long vacation and he will be back soon. Then when they turn 8 or something tell them the truth. I remember that the ages from 1-4 are serious ages that 1 event can change your life. As for those Chris Benoit collectibles, keep them they may not be worth much but they mean so much. I still remember Chris Benoit, till today I don't believe he commited a double suicide murder.
We can't tell you what to do here. You should do what you feel is morally right. The opinions of Benoit differ to this day, some still appreciate his wrestling career and all he's done while the others resent every thought of him and that's where I personally belong. I did what the WWE did and am no longer even watching his matches, just makes me sick to even see him in any of the old vids. I'm no parent nor an expert but I guess your kid is still way too young to understand anything you'd tell him right now. I guess deep down, you know what the real thing is to do. Just follow your instincts, it's up to you.
I was shocked by what Benoit had done. I agree it was completly wrong, but I think you should hold on to all your memorabilia. This can be a good learning tool on dangers of steroids or other drugs. Your son is too young to understand now, so if he enjoys it, leave it up. When he gets older then you can use this to teach him the dangers of steroids (and also wrestling itself!) Then he can decide if he wants it up or not.