Celebrity Justice
Meredith Locks Up With McMahon Over Benoit Murders

Click to return to TMZ.comMeredith Vieira went toe-to-toe with Vince McMahon on this morning's "Today" -- questioning the WWE honcho's stance that steroid use had nothing to do with Chris Benoit's grisly double murder-suicide.

Vieira was quick with a left hook to McMahon, asking him how WWE could make such a statement before toxicology results were revealed. Vince stuck to his guns, saying a press release sent out earlier this week was "reacting to the hysteria of the media," telling the press to quit speculation that "roid rage" was a factor in the killings -- until evidence proved otherwise.

On Monday, the WWE said the murders of Chris Benoit's wife and 7-year-old son were not an act of "roid rage," because "the physical findings announced by authorities indicate deliberation," and cited as evidence the time between murders and the leaving of Bibles by the bodies.



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1. So what's up with Vince's mouth? Bad plastic surgery or roid mouth? Tosser!

Posted at 10:58AM on Jun 28th 2007 by JaneSays

2. I thought he died when his limo exploded?

Posted at 11:03AM on Jun 28th 2007 by efenweirdo

3. look at his face, huge nose and puffy features...he is on roids himself. He is so worried
about the image of WWE...who cares how many lives he destroys...as long as ratings are up.

Posted at 11:03AM on Jun 28th 2007 by smilesarefree

4. Something snapped big time in this man (I use that term loosely) sounds like there mught have been more drugs involved than steroids and definitely something mental HAS to be hidden. Men like that usually cannot handle having an "imperfect" child which is soooo sad. I read reports where the son had track marks from them giving him hormones to buff him up - that's so sick on so many levels. Shouldve let himself rot in jail and let some loving family raise Daniel who could handle and accept the disability if he realized after he killed his wife - wtf do I do now? IDIOT - glad the WWE says no more tributes but they shouldve waited to hear all the details before they ran the show to begin with. And if steroids were involved in any way - even 1% Vince better step up to the plate!

Posted at 11:07AM on Jun 28th 2007 by Me

5. #4, while some may say he has destroyed lives, or doesn't care too much about wrestlers... your statement is rooted in ignorance. you fail.

Posted at 11:07AM on Jun 28th 2007 by The Man

6. The WWE breeds substance abuse, thugs, women and children batterers and murderers. Benoit's heinous inexcusable and indefensible crimes also point out what a coward and selfish, self-absorbed piece of filth he was. Benoit should've committed suicide first. On Good Morning America today, an interview with the woman CEO and co-founder of the WWE deflected any issues related to steroid use, and a rumor that Benoit as going to be demoted within the organization. This same individual also tried to put the blame on the murdered wife by claiming that she wanted him (Benoit) home more to help with the care of he and his wife's disabled son and pretty much dismissed this by claiming that that was his job to be on the road. Rather than try and face the challenges in his life, Benoit chose the cowardly easy way out by murdering his wife, then his son and then committing suicide. Ironically, Benoit spared the dogs the same fate, and obviously valued their lives over his family and his own.

Posted at 11:11AM on Jun 28th 2007 by TH

7. Watched the interview and felt Vince had nada, zip, zero, no credibility.

He has some serious motives for wanting people to believe steroids weren't involved. 1. Protect his $$$$ invested in the WWE and its image. 2. Deter a full blown investigation into the WWE and steroid abuse.

Wish Meredith had asked Vince about the illegal steroid ring busted in Orlando; bust yielded receipts and docs that Chris Benoit frequently purchased Anabolic and Human growth hormones from this illegal company. And, this is likely how Chris Benoit got the human growth hormones to inject his son with a doctors RX or written orders

Vince get real and addresss the steroid scandal head on. Pledge to do something about it instead of looking the other way for the all mighty $$$$$$$ these men have borught you. Until yoo do Vince, you look like a greedy pimp.

Posted at 11:14AM on Jun 28th 2007 by petes sake

8. Personally, I think it was that his wife threatened divorce, taking the house, child support, and alimony. Basically, taking everthing he has worked for. If this is the case due to him cheating, he deserved it, if it was because he was gone 300 days a year to keep her in luxury, then most guys would of cracked too. I don't think it was 'roids. I think there is something more.
Just my opinion.

Posted at 11:18AM on Jun 28th 2007 by T

9. To get the whole story you have to hear the interview with Meredith in it's complete and undeited form.

The must hear interview from Vince this morning. He tried to dance around the steroid usage, but failed.


http://video.msn.com/v/us/msnbc.htm?f=00&g=6fc941c3-ad35-4f6c-882a-b2f056f06a72&p=hotvideo_m_edpicks&t=m5&rf=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19468182/&fg=



Posted at 11:22AM on Jun 28th 2007 by petes sake

10. 10. Posted by T "Personally, I think it was that his wife threatened divorce, taking the house, child support, and alimony. Basically, taking everthing he has worked for. If this is the case due to him cheating, he deserved it, if it was because he was gone 300 days a year to keep her in luxury, then most guys would of cracked too".


Only a neaderthal would make such a comment about her asking for it because of a divorce. You should educate and inform yourself about domestic violence T. And, also read up on the mega side effects of anabolic steroid abuse. Chris Benoit was an angry monster just waiting to explode. It what a pity he exploded on his innocent and defenseless wife and kids.

Posted at 11:26AM on Jun 28th 2007 by petes sake

11. Do the findings really indicate deliberation...or remorse. Something to think about.

Posted at 11:30AM on Jun 28th 2007 by RAV

12. First of all, wrestling is for losers. Second, I am disgusted by the tribute that they did for Benoit. It was apparent Monday morning that he had committed the crimes and yet they went ahead and played a tribute! WTF were they thinking?? Hey I have a great idea, why don't the networks get together and do a tribute to OJ Simpson when he dies? Better yet why don't we celebrate all murderers and whenever they are executed, we can show a video on tv about their lives. As far as I am concerned, Benoit was a pussy wimp who didn't have the guts to face his crime. He should have just killed himself and left his family alone. Burn in hell Benoit!

Posted at 11:30AM on Jun 28th 2007 by Wrestling sucks!

13. I think everyone needs to settle down and show some respect towards Chris, Nancy and Daniels families and keep the hysteria down because we weren't there, we do no know them personally, nor are we qualified experts to be making such harsh, quick judgements.

Suicide has personally affted me (through other people I know) and the one thing I learned about all the times it has affected me is to not jump to conclusions, try and be patient and wait and see what the authorities/professionals come up with....that''s if they ever do because we will never really fully know why suicide or tragedies like these happen at times. Sometimes it's the person who committs the act that is the only one that knows.

So settle down and show some respect to the families involved in the tragedy and remember that Chris still has 2 living, breathing and greiving children that don't need anymore crap to deal with.

Posted at 11:35AM on Jun 28th 2007 by Heather

14. What Chris did is unforgivable, especially the evidence coming out about killing his son with a choke hold. And, shooting the boy up with mail order unprescribed human growth hormone.

Chris Benoit was a narcacistic pig whose story should remain in the headlights. Let it be a huge warning to others about domestic violence and steroid abuse. And, may it finally open a full out probe into the WWE and the deaths surrounding steroid abuse

Posted at 11:38AM on Jun 28th 2007 by wtf

15. The sport idolizes violence so it should come as no surpise that the arena violence is overflowing into the home. The sport has no educational value....just a bunch of pumped up apes battling each other.

Posted at 11:39AM on Jun 28th 2007 by bea rhode island

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