Thread: Wrestler, Chris Benoit dead

Originally Posted by KelJu

TV Wrestling is gheyer than 8 guys fucking 9 guys. I could never figure out why so many people watched that bullshit over the real thing. Real wrestling is pretty cool.

That right there would be pretty impressive. I would have to actually see that happen.

http://www.comcast.net/sports/index....vqh=itn_benoit

DECATUR, Ga. - Pro wrestler Chris Benoit had a steroid and other drugs in his system when he killed his wife and young son last month and hanged himself in the family's home, investigators said Tuesday.

Benoit's body contained 10 times the normal level of testosterone, as well as the anti-anxiety drug Xanax and the painkiller hydrocodone, authorities said.

The testosterone, a synthetic version of the primary male sex hormone, is considered an anabolic steroid. The state's top medical examiner said it appeared to have been injected shortly before Benoit died.

Dr. Kris Sperry said there was no evidence of any other steroids in the wrestler's body, and nothing to show that steroids played a role in the death of Nancy and Daniel Benoit. He also said the boy appeared to have been sedated when he was asphyxiated, and Benoit's wife had a "therapeutic" level of sedatives in her body.

Sperry said there is no consensus that the use of testosterone can contribute to paranoia, depression and violent outbursts known as "roid rage."

"This a question that basically no one knows the answer to," Sperry said. "There is conflicting scientific data as to whether or not testosterone creates mental disorders or leads to outbursts of rage," he said. "There's data that suggests it and other data that refute it."

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Benoit tested negative for alcohol.

Benoit killed his wife and 7-year-old son, placed Bibles next to their bodies and then hanged himself on the cable of a weight machine. After the slayings, prescription anabolic steroids were found in the family's home, raising questions about whether the drugs played a role in the killings.

Benoit's wife, Nancy, tested positive for Xanax, hydrocodone and the painkiller hydromorphone. Daniel Benoit had Xanax in his system, authorities said.

The GBI said it could not perform tests for steroids or human growth hormones on the boy because of a lack of urine.

Federal authorities have charged Benoit's personal physician, Dr. Phil Astin, with improperly prescribing painkillers and other drugs to two patients other than Benoit. He has pleaded not guilty.

Investigators have also raided Astin's office several times since the deaths, seizing prescription records and other documents.

Before he was charged, Astin told the AP he prescribed testosterone for Benoit, a longtime friend, in the past. He would not say what, if any, medications he prescribed when Benoit visited his office June 22, the day authorities believe Benoit killed his wife.

World Wrestling Entertainment last screened Benoit for steroids in April. It said the results released Tuesday were proof Benoit did not test positive for illegal substances.

"All it means is that scientifically, it's now known that sometime between April 10 and when he died, he had treatment with testosterone," said Jerry McDevitt, a WWE attorney. "That's all it establishes."

Hydrocodone has many side effects. Early comparisons concluded that Hydrocodone and morphine were equivalent for pain control. However, it is now considered that a dose of 15 mg (1/4 gr) of Hydrocodone is equivalent to 10 mg (1/6 gr) of morphine. Hydrocodone is considered to be morphine-like in all respects.

Hydrocodone side effects include but are not limited to:

addiction
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
anxiety
blood in stool or vomit
bruising
cold, clammy skin
constipation
decreased appetite
decreased mental and physical performance
decreased sex drive
difficulty breathing
difficulty urinating
dizziness
drowsiness
dry throat
diarrhea
difficulty swallowing or breathing
dry mouth
emotional dependence
exaggerated feeling of depression
extreme calm (sedation)
exaggerated sense of well-being or fear
gas
headache
hoarseness
indigestion
itching
lightheadedness
mental clouding
mood changes
nausea
muscle twitches
rash
restlessness
ringing in the ears
sedation
seizures
severe weakness or dizziness
shortness of breath
slow, weak breathing
sluggishness
tightness in chest
stomach cramps
stomach pain
sweating
swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, tongue, or ankles
tiredness
unconsciousness
unusual fatigue
vomiting
yellowing of the skin or eyes

Xanax treatment should be discontinued if any of the following occur: Hyper excitement, muscle spasm, anxiety, hallucinations, rage or other hostile behavior, tremors, insomnia, sleeping difficulties or over stimulation.

and yet the continued talk about steroids


and why is everyone incl the kid on Xanax....yeesh!

What a strange case...

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I am sure there were some drug problems (no I am not condeming steroids)

Remember these entertainers live a hectic and demanding lifestlye. There are reports of a large amount of prescribed drugs, and illegal drugs in his home.

WWE needs to be seriously looked at, including the doctors that they use.

so becauase this is a bodybuilding board, we're not allowed o condemn steroids? the guy had 59-1 testosterone levels in his body; that had NOTHING to do with him stepping over the edge? roids had nothing to do with guerrero, davy boy smith or any of the other dead, young-ish wrestlers?

Originally Posted by cheesegrater

so becauase this is a bodybuilding board, we're not allowed o condemn steroids? the guy had 59-1 testosterone levels in his body; that had NOTHING to do with him stepping over the edge? roids had nothing to do with guerrero, davy boy smith or any of the other dead, young-ish wrestlers?

I don't think anybody is saying that.

Either way, the point still stands: Steroids, if taken properly, are shown to have no serious side effects.

If you take steroids and have down syndrome, like Chris Benoit, shit might hit the fan.

The fact is, pal, is that Xanax and Hydrocodone are drugs associated with depression, anger, etc. yet the media focuses only on steroids. It's bullshit, period.

Originally Posted by largepkg

Simply tell them to produce one shred of evidence that suggest steroids shortens the life span.

Then tell them steroid abuse is the problem, not intelligent use.

other than being a pro athlete, can you tell me what tangible benefits arise from steroid use? bigger muscles? for what? someone said something about stick boys making fun of us for being healthy; can you provide evidence that supports an assertion that steroids IMPROVE health?

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I don't think anybody is saying that.

Either way, the point still stands: Steroids, if taken properly, are shown to have no serious side effects.

If you take steroids and have down syndrome, like Chris Benoit, shit might hit the fan.

The fact is, pal, is that Xanax and Hydrocodone are drugs associated with depression, anger, etc. yet the media focuses only on steroids. It's bullshit, period.

he had downs syndrome huh?
what is the proper way to take steroids? like barry bonds/ giambi/ mcgwire?....alzado?

Originally Posted by cheesegrater

he had downs syndrome huh?
what is the proper way to take steroids? like barry bonds/ giambi/ mcgwire?....alzado?

Yes, he had down syndrome.

The proper way is to not abuse them and know what the fuck you're doing.

Final Note: You're an assclown.

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Yes, he had down syndrome.

The proper way is to not abuse them and know what the fuck you're doing.

Final Note: You're an assclown.

define abuse? define safe use? again, what tangible benefits arise fromt aking steroids if they aren't for job performance ie sports? 20 inch biceps/ 350lb bench? wouldnt benoit or alzado or bonds have doctors able to tell them how to properly administer roids? you might say bonds hasnt had health problems, but look at his past and current knee issues? you believe those dont have to do with the excess weight from the excess muscle from roids and hgh?

Originally Posted by cheesegrater

so becauase this is a bodybuilding board, we're not allowed o condemn steroids? the guy had 59-1 testosterone levels in his body; that had NOTHING to do with him stepping over the edge? roids had nothing to do with guerrero, davy boy smith or any of the other dead, young-ish wrestlers?

Steroids may or may not be the problem. We don't have any evidence to suggest otherwise. That is my point.

These Wrestlers lifestyle and abuse of there body is the problem. The way the WWE abuses there employees is the problem.

Hence the reason I said the need to investigate the WWE. He apparently passed a drug test in April. There is something wrong with the system at the WWE. Drug abuse is a problem.

Wanted to see whatever happened with this. Crazy.

His BAC was .184

His test was 207 micrograms per liter (What is the conversion to ng/dl)

That doesn't sound like a lot of test, but is my conversion wrong maybe? How come no one mentioned this, they beat that it was steroids to death for 6 weeks from what I remember. I guess this was a glaring example of sensationalism of the press.