10 Things We Learned About Chris Benoit Tragedy From Kevin Sullivan On Jim Cornette's Podcast

9. Chris Benoit's Initial Concerns About Nancy

According to Sullivan, Chris Benoit was seriously worried when WCW bookers told him he'd be aligned with Nancy on TV. Did the Canadian believe he didn't need a valet? Was he doubtful that Woman could add anything to his act? It was none of those things.

Benoit was concerned about how his then-wife would react.

Martina (said ex-wife) might not have been delighted at the thought of Benoit working with another woman, and Kevin said she was all pregnant with Chris' first child. Things were all a bit up-in-the-air at home, meaning Benoit didn't want the extra pressure or to explain himself.

The amazing thing here is that Chris would end up developing feelings for Nancy and eventually leave Martina for her. Even so, Kevin claims there was a bit of frostiness towards his idea when it was broached with Benoit backstage.