Eddie Guerrero Five Years Later

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It has now been five years since Eddie's death. Five years ago we were all shocked by his sudden and unexpected death and five years later he still lives on in WWE. His wife became a full time member of the roster first as a manager and then as a GM, she became one of the biggest heels in WWE. His nephew Chavo is still in WWE as well and everytime he hits the frogsplash I always think of Eddie as I am sure most do. Recently one of his daughters signed a developmental deal with WWE so the Guerrero legacy will continue to live on.

I still remember what I was doing when I found out the news. I was at school and was in English class and we were in the computer labs meant to be working on some essays and our journal. Rather than doing that I was checking the wrestling news and saw the headline that Eddie Guerrero had died. I assumed that it was an older member of the Guerrero family until I read the entire story and was shocked that it was him.

What are your favourite Eddie moments, promos and matches?

First of all here is the tribute video that WWE made;

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I remember going to RSM and reading the headline that Guererro died, I was all "WTF?!?!?" I couldn't believe it. He was still going strong up to that point and left a whole bunch of questions. Steroids and painkillers got him in the end, even though he found religeon and became a better person. Its sad when that happens. The only positive that happened in the aftermath was the Wellness Policy, people seem to think its a farce, but all you have to do is watch stuff from 04 and compare them to 06 and you'll definitely see the difference.

The first time I ever seen him wrestle on Nitro was a match with Benoit that was awesome. I became obsessed with the Frog Splash and would emulate it on my trampoline. His heel turn was great, especially his matches with Mysterio and the LWO.

His Radical run was ok, but when he got with Chyna he started being Latino Heat and that was the thing to get him over, I distinctly remember his GED storyline wrestling in a tux against Essa Rios.

He definitely was the best Texican ever to lace up a pair of boots, he could make you laugh, he could make you hate him. He was special, his talent overcame his size, especially in a time when it was impossible for someone under 6 ft to get anywhere in American promotions.