Wheresmy5bucks
Team Rocket
The Same Thing we do every night, Pinky....Try to take over the world!
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Post by Wheresmy5bucks on Nov 13, 2005 12:04:42 GMT -5
All that needs to be said: Damn.
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Post by The KnutCase on Nov 13, 2005 12:05:30 GMT -5
I never watched ECW or WCW, but I'd heard of each of the four Radicalz before they jumped ship and was excited about their jump to WWF. When I first laid eyes on Eddie, I didn't think he really had the look of a WWF wrestler -- not because of the size thing, but because no one in WWF really had that mullet anymore. If you asked me then, I would have said that Eddie wouldn't amount to much in WWF.
Then he became Latino Heat, and he did entertain me a lot. I accepted him in the midcard role he was given, but still didn't think he had what it took to get to the top.
Eddie took his hiatus to get cleaned up again, and then returned to WWF. It was THEN that I noticed that Eddie had picked up a step or two in the ring. He put on a breath-taking ladder match with RVD. I was almost sure that RVD would be the one working circles around Eddie, but it was Eddie who upstaging RVD.
Eddie continued to shine in the ring and became one of the elite "SmackDown Six"... one of my favorite periods of time in all of wrestling. He put on great to excellent matches with five of SmackDown's elite wrestlers: Chris Benoit, Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, Edge, and of course his nephew Chavo.
When he finally reached the big time, upsetting Brock Lesnar for the WWE title at No Way Out 2004, it was a truly great moment in wrestling history. You can tell how elated he was for finally achieving this dream of his.
But it was at WrestleMania XX, an event that I attended, that Eddie became a legend and engrained a memory in my head for all time. After defeating Kurt Angle to retain his title, and after his best friend and brother Benoit finally achieved his goal of becoming a World Champion, they stood in the ring together, holding their prestigious titles on their shoulders. They embraced as the confetti began to fall like snow.
Moments like these are one in a million in the world of wrestling. Time just stops. I remember completely erupting at the sight of Benoit making HHH tap out to win that title... but during the emotional embrace of Benoit and Guerrero, my elation was replaced with something else. Irreverance. Two men, both told that they would never amount to much in this business, were standing together at the biggest show in wrestling history, closing out the show as World Champions. It was... perfect.
Those are my memories of Eddie Guerrero. I can't believe there won't be more. I send my deepest condolences to his family... and to the WWE family. They lost a family member as well. Rest in peace, Latino Heat. You lied, cheated, and stole your way into our hearts.
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PrinceD
Unicron
WI MADE
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Post by PrinceD on Nov 13, 2005 12:05:59 GMT -5
It's going to be so hard to watch those tribute shows. I'm not looking forward to it, but i know i have to watch because Eddie was one of my favorite wrestlers.
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kunswwfmark
Hank Scorpio
Nobody beats Mr. Perfect. Nobody!
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Post by kunswwfmark on Nov 13, 2005 12:06:06 GMT -5
Raw and Smackdown are both scheduled to be tribute shows to Eddie.
God, that's still so weird to say. A tribute show for Eddie? He shouldn't need that, he should be winning the belt.
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Jiren
Patti Mayonnaise
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Post by Jiren on Nov 13, 2005 12:08:06 GMT -5
it's very rare something makes me cry but the eddie tribute will have me blubbing like a baby
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kunswwfmark
Hank Scorpio
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Post by kunswwfmark on Nov 13, 2005 12:10:54 GMT -5
My favorite Eddie memory will be of me watching No Way Out by myself and literally jumping out of my chair when the ref's hand hit for 3. I was so happy for him.
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Jiren
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Post by Jiren on Nov 13, 2005 12:11:18 GMT -5
My favorite Eddie memory will be of me watching No Way Out by myself and literally jumping out of my chair when the ref's hand hit for 3. I was so happy for him. Ditto
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Post by Dave the Dave on Nov 13, 2005 12:12:02 GMT -5
This is terrible news. I just saw a highlight of a match with Eddie between Mr. JL ( Jerry Lynn) and it reminded me how good he was as a Cruiserweight too. He was truely an all around guy.
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Post by Proudnewyorker/Tyrone Biggums on Nov 13, 2005 12:12:18 GMT -5
www.wrestlezone.comThe sudden passing of Eddie Guerrero has obviously blindsided everyone within WWE and all of us here on the internet. The reaction to Guerrero's passing is just utter shock. The RAW and SmackDown! guys are doing a double TV taping tonight and will be arriving to the arena shortly where a meeting will be held. It is expected that nobody will be forced to work tonight if they feel they cant. Many believe Eddie would have wanted everyone to go on with normal business. The word is that WWE has opted to make tonight's double taping tribute shows to Eddie. The usual format of both shows will be changed and will feature tribute videos. Again, Rest in Peace Eddie, you'll be missed.
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B.A.
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Post by B.A. on Nov 13, 2005 12:13:23 GMT -5
backstagewrestling.com
Here are some addition notes on the Eddie Guerrero passing. Facts are still coming in and it's WAY to early to speculate. We'll be updating any information we get this afternoon. This story is obviously going to be picked up by various news outlets so many more details will likely be revealed.
- Eddie arrived in Minneapolis, MN yesterday for tonight's combined TV tapings at the Target Center.
- He was staying at the Marriott City Center hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
- He got an early wake-up call just after 7 a.m. and he didn't answer.
- Chavo Guerrero tried calling the room and also got no answer. The two had been traveling together.
- Several people knocked on his door and the calls went unanswered. Security was then called and they got inside and found Eddie dead on the bathroom floor.
More on this shocking story as we get it.
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PrimeTyme
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Post by PrimeTyme on Nov 13, 2005 12:13:25 GMT -5
I still am finding it hard to let it sink in...I'm not letting in sink in because I don't want to believe this. Eddie was only 38(I think) He was verey young and should not have passed away this early in life. I am going to find it hard to watch Raw and Smackdown this week if they are both tribute shows to Eddie, it will be even harder to watch Smackdown knowing that Eddie was about 90% for sure winning the World title.
RIP Eddie
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Post by VeggieOverlord on Nov 13, 2005 12:13:47 GMT -5
I'm in shock, to say the least. I hate to say this, but even though he cleaned up his life and fought hard to get everything back, his demons caught up to him. This is a dark day for the business. He's one of my favorite performers of all time. He'll be missed.
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Rick Mad
Grimlock
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Post by Rick Mad on Nov 13, 2005 12:14:43 GMT -5
This has been the worst morning ever when it comes to wrestling news i'm in shock as well. god damn it
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Post by royboy8 on Nov 13, 2005 12:16:56 GMT -5
Man I am 23 years old and have been a huge wrestling fan since wrestlemania 12.... the day after wrestlemania 12 i started watching wcw nitro and was a huge nitro fan for the better part of 4 years.... once wwe got great i started watching them...that being said Eddy has been on my tv set id say along with triple h more then any other wrestler ever, from his wcw days to currently...its been a pleasure to watch eddy perform and an honor....rip eddy youll be truly missed
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Post by caseygottheblues on Nov 13, 2005 12:17:39 GMT -5
Like, the man got clean. He got his life back. He was going to win the World Heavyweight Title, he was going to be the man. He survived an almost deadly car accident, addiction, everything. Everything was looking up for him and his life, and like, I'm just can't believe it. I know man, this is possibly one of the worst day of my life as a wrestling fan...
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jevman
Mephisto
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Post by jevman on Nov 13, 2005 12:19:32 GMT -5
Obviously i cant believe this.
My favorite eddie moment has to be WM 21, with him and Benoit at the end, the confetti comming down, two guys who had given everything the business, and you could see how happy they were.
Another good moment for me has been recently. Sure it was probably leading to a heel turn, but i guess, and i cant believe im typing it, that last friday was Eddies last match, Im very happy that he came out to his old music and in the low-rider, and came out as the Eddie the fans loved.
RIP Eddie.
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flea
Hank Scorpio
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Post by flea on Nov 13, 2005 12:20:04 GMT -5
I'm very sad right now. Eddie was one of the greatest talents of the modern era.
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Post by Andrew is Good on Nov 13, 2005 12:22:59 GMT -5
Like, the man got clean. He got his life back. He was going to win the World Heavyweight Title, he was going to be the man. He survived an almost deadly car accident, addiction, everything. Everything was looking up for him and his life, and like, I'm just can't believe it. I know man, this is possibly one of the worst day of my life as a wrestling fan... It kinda reminds me of when Road Warrior Hawk died. He battled addiction and so much more, survived, found religion and everything, then it was all gone. It's just, wow. The people who worked hard to make their lives better had their lives shortened. It's not fair.
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Madagascar Fred
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Post by Madagascar Fred on Nov 13, 2005 12:23:39 GMT -5
oh no with only 38 years? damn that sucks so bad
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flea
Hank Scorpio
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Post by flea on Nov 13, 2005 12:23:45 GMT -5
You think he'll be inducted into the HOF this year? He should be.
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