Hard Knocks : The Chris Benoit Story

Also known as "The Canadian Crippler", Chris Benoit is a superstar in amongst the hallowed ranks of WWE. Rising from humble beginnings in the Stampede Wrestling game, Benoit has won over a huge legion of followers with his awesome displays of raw power. This release offers some highlights from his impressive career in the ring.

Cast

Chris Benoit

as Self

Keiichi Yamada

as Jushin Liger (archive footage)

Charles Scaggs

as Too Cold Scorpio (archive footage)

Eddie Guerrero

as Himself/Black Tiger II

Terry Brunk

as Sabu (archive footage)

Booker Huffman, Jr.

as Booker T

Bret Hart

as Himself (archive footage)

Sid Eudy

as Sid Vicious (archive footage)

Kurt Angle

as Himself (archive footage)

Paul Levesque

as Triple H (archive footage)

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