It seems like at the time the tribute was slapped together, they didn't know he was the murderer (presumed murderer). If they didn't post a tribute the fans would have had a fit.
:shrug:

How hard would it have been for Vince McMahon to come back from the dead and make a phone call to see if it looked like Benoit was the killer before airing a tribute?

I think the killer may have been Beignet....

When did Vince McMahon die? I haven't watched professional wrestling since 8th grade when I traded a VHS copy of Wrestlemania III for two Playboy centerfolds (one of whom was a Price Is Right model, can't remember her name).

The character "Mr. McMahon" was blown up as part of a storyline...

Ooo, is this a prediction for me? :eek:

Oz, you crack me up!

And... I didn't know McMahon was dead... not that I ever paid attention, but I remember him from when I was a youngin'

So they killed Vince McMahon the character but the person is still going?

Apparently, he died of a beignet overdose... or at least that's what I've gathered so far.

Yes, but now they've apparently dropped the "Who killed Mr. McMahon" story line since Vince hosted the Benoit tribute.