Chris Benoit Lives on ... at Target

A loyal TMZ reader has informed us that all merchandise related to the dead wrestler has been pulled from the WWE website, you can still find Chris Benoit (or at least his action figure) at your local Target store.

Even more unbelievable, we found this little gem on the toy aisle at a Target in Atlanta, which is less than fifty miles from where the murders/suicide took place. Note the toy's now-prophetic title: "Micro Aggression." Eek.

The toy set comes complete with the evil Kane, the Undertaker (insert bad taste joke here), and alleged double murderer Benoit. Steroids not included.

Calls to Target reps have not been returned.

As we mentioned, this story came from an anonymous source. If you are inside the wresting community with a real story to tell, email us. All information will be completely confidential.

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WWE to Canada: Take Off, Hosers

The Chris Benoit double murder/suicide is still rocking the WWE, as they announced the cancellation of all Canadian events for the next month -- all because of the former "Canadian Crippler." While WWE sources claim that the "postponements" are to show sensitivity to the fans of Chris "Rabid Wolverine" Benoit, the WWE has a track record for bailing on the Great White North when troubles arise.

The death of Benoit's friend and teammate, Owen Hart, in 1999 kept the company away from parts of Canada for an entire year. After wrestler Bret Hart and WWE big cheese Vince McMahon's infamous "Montreal Screwjob" in 1997, they hid out until late '98. However, others say that the REAL reason for the cancellation is to avoid the ire and the loud, often profane chants of the live Canadian crowds. Chants of "You killed Owen!" and "You screwed Bret!" filled Canadian arenas for months after those scandals.

Perhaps the WWE isn't taking any chances on two live tapings of their RAW and SmackDown programs being filled with angry chants of "You killed Chris!"

World Wrestling DEADeration

The shocking and gruesome double murder/suicide involving wrestling superstar Chris Benoit isn't the "sport's" first brush with mysterious and untimely deaths.

From exploding hearts to drug use -- and even to some unsolved cases -- some of the musclebound who've entered the squared circle have checked out early.

TMZ has assembled a gallery of the dudes and chicks -- knocked out too soon.

Dead McMahon in Bad Taste?

Death struck twice for the WWE this week, and the real fatality is making the WWE wonder whether the staged one should stay in the script.

WWE fem-fighter "Sensational Sherri" Martel was found dead at her mother's home June 15, and just three days before, chief butt-head Vince McMahon was "killed" in a limo explosion on the "Monday Night RAW" broadcast. Foul play wasn't suspected in Martel's death, but cops have said in reports that the cause wasn't natural.

In light of Martel's real death, we're told there were discussions inside the WWE about abandoning their current "McMahon is Presumed Dead" storyline, with many WWE folks feeling that it was in poor taste.

But c'mon, folks, this is the WWE we're talking about! Not only is McMahon staying dead, the WWE, according to reports, plans to push the storyline even further with the discovery of DNA evidence linking McMahon, his limo driver and a "mysterious third party" to the fictional attack ... all for consumption this Friday on "WWE Smackdown."

That sound you hear is Owen Hart, spinning in his grave.

The WWE had no comment on the situation.

Ashley Massaro: Bye Bye, Wrestling! Hello, Reality!

Gazongariffic WWE diva Ashley Massaro has reportedly been knocked out of the professional wrestling circuit. It's a great loss to wrestling, and a sad day for all humanity.

WWE superstar Paul London told Prowrestling.com that Ashley "was written out of the WWE storylines because she's leaving to be a contestant on the 'Survivor' reality show." This could explain this week's "suspension" of Massaro on "SmackDown!" Fortunately, it looks like she's kept her spirit uplifted.

WWE reps had no comment.

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Hayden Panettiere: Don't Call Me Lindsay!


"Heroes" cheerleader Hayden Panettiere takes a lot of abuse on her hit show. Of course, she's never been called Lindsay on "Heroes." Hayden told a confused Lindsay fan, who repeatedly called her 'Lindsay,' "Don't ever call me that again!"

Trump Gives McMahon a Britney

The 'Battle of the Billionaires' is over -- and Vince McMahon was the loser recipient of the bald Britney 'do.

After The Donald's proxy beat the crap out of McMahon's at last night's Wrestlemania 23, Trump tackled the WWE Chairman and started pummeling his face with a closed fist.

The embarassment didn't end there -- Vince was then strapped into a barber chair and the Combover buzzed his skull. One can only hope that this begins a flurry of celeb feud shave-offs.

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Catch The Donald attacking "Today" host Meredith Vieira, Britney Spears partying with her New Year's Eve pals, singer Rihanna basking on the beach in Barbados, K-Fed getting his butt kicked on WWE, and Shanna Moakler leaving Mr. Chow with a porn star -- all in this week's hottest videos!

Hottest Videos -- Week of 10/22

Just because a guy runs a blog doesn't mean he can't throw down. That's the message we got from blogger Perez Hilton after he was confronted by a photog at Wednesday night's Xbox 360 party.

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K-Fed Throws a Bitch-Slap

Last week he got his ass kicked. This week, K-Fed was on the hunt for revenge.

The "rapper" returned to WWE's "Monday Night Raw" last night to signs reading "K-Fed needs a Kick to the Head," F-U K-Fed," and our favorite, "Hit Him Baby One More Time."

After taking a ringside seat to watch Johnny Nitro fight John Cena -- the guy who whooped on K-fed last week -- Federline decided to sabotage his enemy attempting to distract Cena during the fight. It worked. After Nitro viciously tossed Cena outside the ring, K-Fed ran up to the dazed wrestler, reached back and pimp-slapped Cena right in the mouth. Damn son!!!!

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Sara Evans' explosive divorce papers named Alison Clinton as the woman her husband had an affair with. Now Alison is telling her side of the story.

Jackass Smackdown

The Jackass boys are back and at it again.

Steve-O and Chris Pontius were surprise guests on "Monday Night Raw" on Monday and this time they were going up against some real competition. Instead of their usual crazy antics like playing with bulls, crashing cars and lighting themselves on fire they decide to mess with WWE's very own Umaga.

Can't get enough of Steve-O getting his butt whooped? "Monday Night Raw" airs tonight on USA.

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John Cena vs. K-Fed: A Dream Come True

Perhaps you have seen Kevin Federline in all his slacker glory and thought to yourself, "Man, I would love to body slam that guy!" Well, WWE champ John Cena has lived out your fantasy.

During a taped episode of "Monday Night RAW" last night in Los Angeles, Federline made a surprise appearance in the ring and received a chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd at the Staples Center. After an argument between K-Fed and Cena got a little physical, Cena unleashed his signature move -- the F-U slam -- on Mr. PopoZao.

In this clip, K-Fed, sporting his traditional white t-shirt and jeans, makes his way to the ring to a chorus of boos -- and meets John Cena when he gets there. Also, "Jackass" star Steve-O takes a turn in the ring, but things don't go well for him, either.

John Cena, you have acted on the wishes of millions. For that, we salute you.

To see K-Fed get his whoopin', check out the entire incident tonight on "Monday Night RAW" on USA at 9PM ET/PT.

And Then There Was ONE

Layla El is the winner of the 2006 WWE $250,000 Diva Search. Besides her new title of WWE Diva, the new queen of the ring is also being hailed as one of the sexiest women on TV.

TMZ has followed the competition since its inception in July, when hundreds of girls auditioned for the coveted spot.

After dozens of beauties strutted their stuff in front of judges, eight finalists were chosen. Fans were able to participate in the selection process via cell phone and online voting.

TMZ sat down with the quarter million dollar winner to talk about her journey to diva-hood and the doubts she had along the way.

Torrie in FHM: "My Chest Pops Out Quite A Bit"

Torrie Wilson tells FHM magazine in its September issue that she had a rather unusual first day on the job at the WWE. "I had to seduce Vince McMahon in front of his wife," says the wrestling diva. "We started kissing, then I went to pull his pants down."

And the job apparently only got more difficult from there: "I've been kicked in the stomach and been left dry heaving by the side of the ring because it hurt so much." But it's not all sex and violence at the WWE. There's a certain etiquette observed as well: Torrie also reveals to FHM that she doesn't apologize to her opponents for groping them -- fellow diva Candice Michelle "always appreciates it," in fact -- but she very graciously begs their forgiveness if she actually hurts them.

But if there's one work-related hazard that Torrie just cannot seem to solve, it's her, well, why don't we just let her tell you: "My chest pops out quite a bit. I use half a box of double-sided tape very time but these suckers do not want to stay in." Visual evidence of those suckers' intransigence can be found on the cover of the September issue of FHM magazine.

WWE Smackdown: Wrestling Stars vs. Ohio Police

Unfortunately for Rob Van Dam, Ohio state trooper J.N. Baker is not a wrestling fan.

Trooper Baker pulled over the WWE star on July 2 for going 72 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone. Unfortunately for Van Dam -- whose real name is Robert Alex Szatowski -- Baker and his partner also smelled pot in the car, and slapped the wrestler with a misdemeanor citation for possessing marijuana and vicodin. Terry Michael Brunk, who goes by the wrestling name Sabu, was in the passenger seat of the car and also was cited. Brunk, who was wearing a cap picturing a marijuana leaf, admitted on the police tape that he had smoked dope before getting into the car.

When Van Dam tried to explain to the officer that he was on his way to a gig, the officer admitted "I don't follow wrestling." Later, Baker looked inside the driver's window and asked, "You always drive with your shirt off?"

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