The Journey of Following in My Father's Footsteps: A Conversation with Chris Benoit Jr.

TLDRChris Benoit Jr. discusses his passion for wrestling and his goal to follow in his father's footsteps in the ring. He shares his admiration for AEW and his training experiences. Although his father's legacy casts a shadow, he is determined to create his own path.

Key insights

👟Chris Benoit Jr. is passionate about wrestling and aspires to continue his father's legacy.

🚀He was inspired to pursue a career in wrestling after attending AEW events like Double or Nothing.

💪Chris has been training with second-generation wrestlers like Harry Smith to develop his technical wrestling skills.

✍️He hopes to sign with a major wrestling company like AEW or New Japan Pro Wrestling in the future.

🌟Chris Benoit Jr. acknowledges the expectations and comparisons that come with his famous last name but is determined to forge his own path.

Q&A

What motivated Chris Benoit Jr. to pursue a career in wrestling?

—Chris was inspired to follow in his father's footsteps after attending AEW events and witnessing the passion and storytelling in the ring.

Who has Chris been training with?

—Chris has been training with second-generation wrestlers like Harry Smith to develop his technical wrestling skills.

Which wrestling promotions does Chris hope to sign with?

—Chris hopes to sign with a major wrestling company like AEW or New Japan Pro Wrestling in the future.

How does Chris handle the pressure of his father's legacy?

—While acknowledging the expectations and comparisons, Chris is determined to forge his own path and create his own legacy in wrestling.

What are Chris's feelings towards AEW?

—Chris admires AEW for their passion, storytelling, and quality wrestling, which has reignited his love for the sport.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Chris Benoit Jr. discusses his passion for wrestling and his goal to follow in his father's footsteps in the ring.

06:31Chris talks about his admiration for AEW and how attending Double or Nothing inspired him to pursue a career in wrestling.

09:22He shares his training experiences with second-generation wrestlers like Harry Smith and Teddy Hart.

10:48Chris reveals his aspirations to sign with a major wrestling company like AEW or New Japan Pro Wrestling.

13:27He acknowledges the pressure of his father's legacy but is determined to create his own path and legacy in wrestling.

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