Eddie Guerrero

Eddie Guerrero was a professional wrestler known for his incredible skill in the ring and his mischievous personality outside of it. Later in his career, he became a beloved fan favorite, but before that, he was one of the most notorious rule breakers in the business.

Early Years

Eddie was born on October 9, 1967, in El Paso, Texas. He came from a wrestling family, with his father, Gory Guerrero, being a well-respected wrestler in his own right. Eddie grew up learning the business and knew from a young age that he wanted to follow in his dad’s footsteps.

Rise to Fame

Eddie made his professional wrestling debut in 1986 and quickly made a name for himself as a talented in-ring performer. But it wasn’t until he began teaming with his nephew Chavo Guerrero as Los Guerreros that he gained notoriety as a dastardly heel.

Eddie was famous for his ability to cheat and manipulate his way to victory. He would often fake injuries or use foreign objects to knock his opponents out cold. Fans loved to hate him for his sneaky antics, but they couldn’t deny his skills.

Redemption

After a stint in rehab in 2001, Eddie turned his life around and became a beloved fan favorite. He was no longer the rule-breaker he used to be and was now a role model for young wrestlers. Eddie famously won the WWE Championship in 2004, cementing his legacy as one of the all-time greats.

Legacy

Sadly, Eddie passed away on November 13, 2005, at the age of 38. He died of heart failure, but his legacy lives on. Eddie was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006, and his name is still synonymous with amazing in-ring skills and a devilish sense of humor.

Eddie-isms

As a fun tribute, here are some of Eddie’s catchphrases and quips that became part of wrestling lexicon:

“I lie, I cheat, I steal.”
“Viva La Raza!”
“If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying.”
“I may be a Latino Heat, but I’m still cool.”
“I don’t drive low riders, low riders drive me.”
“We’re not just a tag team, we’re a way of life.”