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**axel84** · 11-13-2005, 10:45 PM

Eddie Guerrero, a man known around the world as Latino Heat brought a unique presence to professional wrestling. Performing in the squared circle for two decades, Eddie climbed the ranks at various federations, most notably World Championship Wrestling and WWE, where he entered with several other WCW stars thereafter. A hard loss to Guerrero was the tragic death of his tag team partner Art Barr in 1994. Guerrero was very well known throughout the locker room, and his time in WWE was no exception.

As a apart of the Radicals , Guerrero once spoke to the fans at an event about how greatful he was for their support in welcoming him and his friends take on the competition the WWE had to offer. He stayed on the rise, with good friend Chris Benoit. Eddie was joined in his original Latino Heat gimmick with former WWE diva Joanie Laurer (aka Chyna), of which he affectionately referred to as his "Mama Cita!".

Following Laurer's departure, Guerrero rose to prominence even more, when Eddie's nephew Chavo, a cruiserweight stand out, joined forces with his uncle as a heel tagteam. Just as equally popular for their antics during shows as they were arguably in real life, the two always had an ace up their sleeve in turning the tables against their opponents, for better or for worse. Though he relished in being a dastardly moustache twirler, Eddie was a beloved husband and father of three children.

Coming up in wrestling, he had fought personal demons, which led into a seemingly uncontrollable spiral into substance abuse. Eddie also fought a battle most wrestlers contend with at some point in their careers: injury. Guerrero played face characters as well as heels on numerous occasions, and whatever the occasion, either house show, weekly televised taping, especially pay-per-view, he always knew how to make an entrance. He would ride his stratacaster car onto the path toward the ring, exuding street knowledge, confidence and crassness.

Eddie and Chavo's "Los Guerreros" faction were one of the WWE brands more popular heel tag teams, arguably since the likes of Demolition. They were also former tag champions.

Rivals and friends, Eddie has encountered both in his days. Among them, Chris Benoit, Chavo, and most recently Rey Mysterio, one of his closest friends. And no matter what, he'd give it his best. One of the greatest comeback stories in the history of wrestling supports this--as Eddie Guerrero defeated Brock Lesnar to become a WWE Heavyweight Champion for the first time in his career at No Way Out against Brock Lesnar. This victory was perhaps one of the most--if not meaningful for Guerrero. It symbolized over coming odds, where his agility, ring smarts, and heart won out over the overbearing advantage of his opponent's endurance, size, and strength.

Eddie would later overcome odds of an intimidating Kurt Angle, by disgracing the gold medalist in front of a world wide audience at Wrestlemania XX--retaining the title in the process.

Guerrero battled John Bradshaw Layfield in numerous no-holds-barred grudge matches following his run as champion, and at one point managed to grab a memorable upper hand against JBL during a pay-per-view where Eddie battled back against his opponent while drenched and covered tremendously in blood.

Eddie, like others in his time, sacrificed his well-being for the business. What seperated himself from others however, was his charasmatic charm, combined with a rapid-fire wit, sly smile and elusive beady eyes that would accompany as salsa-inspired strut that he carried with him in many of his appearances.

One of Eddie's final matches, and probably one of his more memorable was against World Champion Dave Batista. In the buildup leading up to the match, in addition to the days after, Batista and Guerrero joined forces, paying respect to one another in the process. Though Eddie walked away without the title, he came out with another admirer and accomplice.

And all too soon, in good times and in bad, Eddie's life has come to a close. Known as one of the greatest middleweights professional wrestling has ever seen, Eddie Guerrero was a man of many characters.

Masked man. Lothario. Underdog. Conspirator. Family man. Guerrero was a superstar who has been to hell and around, and at times paying the price, while winning some back in the process.

Rest in Peace, and may your impact on the sport linger for many years to come.

11-13-2005, 10:45 PM	#10
axel84 Thrown out a window Posts: 451	How I remember Eddie Guerrero Eddie Guerrero, a man known around the world as Latino Heat brought a unique presence to professional wrestling. Performing in the squared circle for two decades, Eddie climbed the ranks at various federations, most notably World Championship Wrestling and WWE, where he entered with several other WCW stars thereafter. A hard loss to Guerrero was the tragic death of his tag team partner Art Barr in 1994. Guerrero was very well known throughout the locker room, and his time in WWE was no exception. As a apart of the Radicals , Guerrero once spoke to the fans at an event about how greatful he was for their support in welcoming him and his friends take on the competition the WWE had to offer. He stayed on the rise, with good friend Chris Benoit. Eddie was joined in his original Latino Heat gimmick with former WWE diva Joanie Laurer (aka Chyna), of which he affectionately referred to as his "Mama Cita!". Following Laurer's departure, Guerrero rose to prominence even more, when Eddie's nephew Chavo, a cruiserweight stand out, joined forces with his uncle as a heel tagteam. Just as equally popular for their antics during shows as they were arguably in real life, the two always had an ace up their sleeve in turning the tables against their opponents, for better or for worse. Though he relished in being a dastardly moustache twirler, Eddie was a beloved husband and father of three children. Coming up in wrestling, he had fought personal demons, which led into a seemingly uncontrollable spiral into substance abuse. Eddie also fought a battle most wrestlers contend with at some point in their careers: injury. Guerrero played face characters as well as heels on numerous occasions, and whatever the occasion, either house show, weekly televised taping, especially pay-per-view, he always knew how to make an entrance. He would ride his stratacaster car onto the path toward the ring, exuding street knowledge, confidence and crassness. Eddie and Chavo's "Los Guerreros" faction were one of the WWE brands more popular heel tag teams, arguably since the likes of Demolition. They were also former tag champions. Rivals and friends, Eddie has encountered both in his days. Among them, Chris Benoit, Chavo, and most recently Rey Mysterio, one of his closest friends. And no matter what, he'd give it his best. One of the greatest comeback stories in the history of wrestling supports this--as Eddie Guerrero defeated Brock Lesnar to become a WWE Heavyweight Champion for the first time in his career at No Way Out against Brock Lesnar. This victory was perhaps one of the most--if not meaningful for Guerrero. It symbolized over coming odds, where his agility, ring smarts, and heart won out over the overbearing advantage of his opponent's endurance, size, and strength. Eddie would later overcome odds of an intimidating Kurt Angle, by disgracing the gold medalist in front of a world wide audience at Wrestlemania XX--retaining the title in the process. Guerrero battled John Bradshaw Layfield in numerous no-holds-barred grudge matches following his run as champion, and at one point managed to grab a memorable upper hand against JBL during a pay-per-view where Eddie battled back against his opponent while drenched and covered tremendously in blood. Eddie, like others in his time, sacrificed his well-being for the business. What seperated himself from others however, was his charasmatic charm, combined with a rapid-fire wit, sly smile and elusive beady eyes that would accompany as salsa-inspired strut that he carried with him in many of his appearances. One of Eddie's final matches, and probably one of his more memorable was against World Champion Dave Batista. In the buildup leading up to the match, in addition to the days after, Batista and Guerrero joined forces, paying respect to one another in the process. Though Eddie walked away without the title, he came out with another admirer and accomplice. And all too soon, in good times and in bad, Eddie's life has come to a close. Known as one of the greatest middleweights professional wrestling has ever seen, Eddie Guerrero was a man of many characters. Masked man. Lothario. Underdog. Conspirator. Family man. Guerrero was a superstar who has been to hell and around, and at times paying the price, while winning some back in the process. Rest in Peace, and may your impact on the sport linger for many years to come. Last edited by axel84; 11-13-2005 at 10:55 PM.