Chris Benoit's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Chris Benoit.

Chris Benoit was a Canadian professional wrestler known for his technical wrestling ability and performances in promotions like WWE, WCW, and ECW. He achieved considerable success, winning multiple championships. However, his career and life ended tragically in June 2007 when he murdered his wife and son before committing suicide. This event led to significant controversy and scrutiny of professional wrestling, particularly regarding head injuries and their potential impact on mental health.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 18, 1988: Won Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship

On March 18, 1988, Chris Benoit won his first title, the Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship, against Gama Singh.

August 1990: Wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship

In August 1990, Chris Benoit won his first major championship, the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, from Jushin Thunder Liger.

1993: Wins Best of the Super Juniors Tournament

In 1993, Chris Benoit won the Best of the Super Juniors tournament for the first time.

1994: Wins Super J-Cup Tournament

In 1994, Chris Benoit won the inaugural Super J-Cup tournament, defeating Black Tiger, Gedo, and The Great Sasuke in the finals.

February 1995: Wins ECW World Tag Team Championship

In February 1995, Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko won the ECW World Tag Team Championship from Sabu and The Tazmaniac at Return of the Funker. They were then initiated into the Triple Threat stable.

1995: Induction into Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame

In 1995, Chris Benoit was inducted into the Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame.

1995: Wins Best of the Super Juniors Tournament Again

In 1995, Chris Benoit won the Best of the Super Juniors tournament for the second time.

1999: Wins WCW World Tag Team Championship

In 1999, Chris Benoit teamed with Dean Malenko and defeated Curt Hennig and Barry Windham to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship, leading to a reformation of the Four Horsemen.

April 2000: Winning the Intercontinental Championship

In April 2000, at WrestleMania 2000, Chris Benoit pinned Chris Jericho in a triple threat match to win Kurt Angle's Intercontinental Championship.

January 2001: Winning the Intercontinental Title three times

Between April 2000 and January 2001, Chris Benoit won the Intercontinental title three times.

2003: Induction into Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

In 2003, Chris Benoit was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

March 2004: WrestleMania XX World Heavyweight Championship win

In March 2004, Chris Benoit won the World Heavyweight Championship main event triple threat match at WrestleMania XX. This victory headlined multiple pay-per-views for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).