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Former WWE Referee Recalls Being Backstage During Chris Benoit Controversy

July 8, 2017

As recently reported on WZ, John Cena addressed why WWE does not acknowledge Chris Benoit following the double murder/suicide which occurred 10 years ago in 2007. Cena stated that “People will do bad things. But if they are good at what they do, sometimes those things are overlooked. I don’t in believe that. I believe you should take ownership for your actions. All of…

Chris Featherstone is an experienced sports and media journalist, writing for sites such as FOX Sports, Sports Illustrated, Daily DDT, Bleacher Report and the Inquisitr. He has a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, with a minor in Communications, and a Master's degree in Theological Studies. He is nearly finished with his PhD in Forensic Psychology.
In 2012, Chris Founded the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. From what started as a vision to be a unique wrestling podcast, has now turned to a show that merits tens of thousands of listeners, as well as weekly interviews from current or former stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Lucha Underground, and the National Wrestling Alliance. The show has been a host to nearly 100 guests, sharing little-known road stories and uncovering buzzworthy information about their careers.
Chris' favorite wrestler of all-time is Sting, and favorite match is Sting vs. Ric Flair at the 1990 Great American Bash.

He can also memorize all of the past Royal Rumble winners, as well as the people who have fallen victim to The Undertaker's Streak. In addition, he can memorize all the U.S. state capitals.
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