Maybe not the right thread (?) but I found out the Jr. of a convicted pedophile named his first born III. I consulted several Jrs and IIIs that I know (including looking introspectively) and almost 100%, if Sr. did some reprehensible crime like murder or sex crimes while I'm a child, I would 100% NOT name my kid III. We then delved into the state of mind that this specific guy must have as far as denial or as bad as even still having a relationship with Sr.
All that said, I would hope that if David Benoit is serious about wrestling he does everything he can to change his look, ring name, everything to disassociate himself from Chris. A mask is a great idea, but depending on his style, when is the last time a mainstream (Japan included) non-lucha style wrestler wore a mask full time? Y'all know more than me on that one. If it's Benoit in Japan, we don't want to check that box, I think.
I'm thinking grow hair out or shave it and rock the hell out of some face paint. There are a million wrestlers he could pay homage to without referencing Chris. Just spit balling, he could be Ed(die) Irvine as a shout to Eddie and Jericho. Ok that name kinda sucks for a ring name, but you get where I'm going with it.