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[ZB9]

Quote: Originally Posted by dubcity

I would hope that HGH is banned if just for the Signature Pharmacy scandal and Benoit family tragedy, but then I look at Cena's arms ...

I think anabolic steroids probably had a lot more to do with the Benoit tragedy than HGH did.

[PeoplesChampGB]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZB9

I think anabolic steroids probably had a lot more to do with the Benoit tragedy than HGH did.

I think severe brain trauma but who knows really?

[Mercury112491]

Quote: Originally Posted by PeoplesChampGB

I think severe brain trauma but who knows really?

This. I would bet anything that CTE was the major factor in what happened.

[reyes the roof]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mercury112491

This. I would bet anything that CTE was the major factor in what happened.

This is an old article but I'm surprised it hasn't gotten more publicity with all of the attention on the NFL and concussions
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3560015

[cima]

Quote:

The tests, conducted by Julian Bailes of the Sports Legacy Institute, show that Benoit's brain was so severely damaged it resembled the brain of an 85-year-old Alzheimer's patient.

I thought everyone knew that? Not making excuses for the guy but it's pretty clear this combined with his years of steroid abuse is what led to his actions.

[PeoplesChampGB]

Quote: Originally Posted by cima

I thought everyone knew that? Not making excuses for the guy but it's pretty clear this combined with his years of steroid abuse is what led to his actions.

That is why I am comfortable with the label "killer" and not "murderer" in this case.