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I understand how WWE handled it and no he shouldn't be mentioned/referenced again.
With all due respect, the circumstances surrounding the two incidents are different, regardless of Snuka's possible involvement in third-degree murder. Benoit's case hits closer to WWE fans because we witnessed his journey culminate at Wrestlemania 20 with hia best friend Eddie Guerrero, who died 19 months earlier. Benoit's also hurts more because it was a tragic unfolding and premature. Not disrespect to the woman in the Snuka case.They still mention him from time to time and hell Jimmy Snuka killed somebody and he's in the hall of fame.
.Do you think WWE has handled the situation well? Fuck no. Airing the west coast version of that RAW? I was hearing about the actual facts while watching the tribute since I'm on the west side.
Do you think WWE is haunted by it/will ever go outside of PG? I don't think this is the predominant reason why it's PG now.
Do you think Chris Benoit will/should ever be mentioned/referenced on the product? No.
Are you able to separate the Benoit character from Benoit's personal side? I don't think "fuck that murderer." when I see him. He seems like a tragedy case. Not to say I'm giving him a pass for what he did, but I just try to ignore it and think of the good times.
Do you ever watch Benoit's matches? Yeah. I enjoy his matches. I feel sadness when watching but it's not hard to get through them or enjoy them.