By the end of 2001, Eddie wasarrested for driving under the influence, and was subsequently released from the WWF. Well never know exactly what WWE had planned for Guerrero at Survivor Series, in its a minor subject of concern in the larger scheme of the life lost. He Was Mentoring Batista At The Time Of His Passing, 9. It wasnt him, man. Learn about the cause of death and the details surrounding his untimely passing. He initially didnt believe it and said he punched a cop when he found out. On an episode of SmackDown, the former WWE Champion won a match against Mr. Kennedy. It just made my life a little easier, didnt have to think about it. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He would never do that, I know he wouldnt. There has been some speculation about him using performance enhancing drugs in the months After the details emerged from the murder-suicide, WWE distanced itself from Chris Benoit and has rarely, if ever, referenced him since. Eddie Guerrero, with whom Chris Benoit was extremely close, died of heart failure on Nov. 13, 2005, at age 38. 3 min read. Chavo Guerrero says people wanted news, so he gave them what they wanted. During this time, Guerrero was wrestling in New Japan Pro Wrestling as the Black Tiger from 1993 to 1996. WebEddie died in a Minnesota hotel room. He also notably came from a legendary wrestling family, complete with relatives like his father Gory, and his older brothers Chavo Sr., Mando, and Hector who preceded him as major stars of lucha libre, and his nephew Chavo Jr. who was largely his contemporary in the squared circle. Chavos career and legacy would always remained intertwined with his more celebrated uncle, though sadly he would not reach the same heights. A large public memorial service is also in the works and hes hoping two of her famous friends Alice Cooper and Mike Tyson will be participate. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He was quick tofollow in the footsteps of his family by entering the world of wrestling. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Beyond that, wrestling was everything for him, and that meant much more than a match. It feels good. Could another wrestler patch things up with Triple H like CM Punk did? Web Vickie Guerrero Has A Major Regret From The Day Eddie Guerrero Died Today is Eddie Guerreros 16th death anniversary. Have a comment about EddieGuerrero? He was a memorable promo man who connected with the audience wonderfully as an undercard face who loveably bent the rules to succeed. In one of Eddie Guerreros last, best remembered angles, he feuded with long time real life friend, and long time on air rival Rey Mysterio over the custody of Reys son Dominick, under the kayfabe rationale he was Eddies biological child. WebEddie Guerrero was one of the most famous personalities in all of WWE Eddie Guerrero died at the age of 38. The Undertaker Forced To Manage Eddie Guerrero's Funeral Published November 17, 2005 STAMFORD, CTIn a ringside announcement before 50,000 screaming, mourning fans, WWE commissioner Vince McMahon ordered The Undertaker to arrange the burial ceremony for his recently deceased nemesis Eddie Guerrero. Copyright - 1998-2023 WRESTLING-ONLINE.COM, CONTACT: [emailprotected]ADVERTISING: [emailprotected]. Behind his entertaining charisma, he remained a fan favorite that saw him have an incredible feud with JBL that endeared him even fourth to fans. No, he isnt. His nephew said Guerrero was open about past drug and alcohol abuse but had been sober for four years. He Had Another World Title Reign Ahead Of Him, 5. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He is born and raised in Malta, follows professional wrestling and MMA, loves to travel, and is a big Apple fan! Mere weeks after Eddie Guerrero passed, WWE held Survivor Series 2005, featuring a war between top stars from the Raw and SmackDown brand. In that match, Eddie did fall unconscious, but he didnt die due to that match. In May of 2001, Eddie was sent to rehab after he became addicted to pain medication. The doctor said he had CTE. The choice demonstrated humility in Eddie and perhaps a sense of self confidence that he had not yet peaked, and could make it back to the top and reclaim the top prize in the business when he was in the right mental state. The former wrestler, who was 38 years old at the time of his death, is interred at Green Acres Memorial Park Cemetery Resend Activation Email. She was just lying there peacefully. WebThe official cause of death announced for Eddie Guerrero was heart failure. Is Mr. Kennedy responsible for Eddies death? Guerrero had also been involved in steroid use that may have impacted his health. He has inspired many in the generations that have followed him as he has left an ever-lasting impact on professional wrestling. After a heinous chair shot to the head Eddie bladed himself but something went wrong, he went way too deep and cut an artery. 9 Oct 1967. He seemed to suggest that Guerreros past drug abuse had contributed to his heart health. Just five days after Eddie Guerrero had sealed his place in the traditional Survivor Series elimination match, he was found unconscious in his hotel room in Minneapolis Minnesota by his younger brother Chavo Guerrero and by the time the paramedics arrived at the scene, Eddie was declared dead. Its just terrible, David said of his fathers ruined legacy. The biggest score was when he upset champion Brock Lesnar at No Way Out 2004. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You need a Find a Grave account to continue. That took a toll on him, man, when Eddie passed away? It took David seven months before he was able to move on. Your login session has expired. Photo In 2009, Rey Mysterio announced that he would be entering rehab for a pain killer addiction. Your login session has expired. An intriguing piece of wrestling trivia? WebDiscovery of Chynas dead body in her bedroom was caught on tape. According to a variety of sources, most notably including Stephanie McMahon, Eddie chose to give up the championship, claiming it was too much pressure for him. chairman, said that Eduardo Gory Guerrero was open about his past drug and alcohol abuse, but they said he had been sober for four years. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was only 38. photo: wwe.com 1967-2005 (age 38) The Eddie Guerrero death story was He had CTE. IE 11 is not supported. There were no apparent signs of foul play, police said. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 13 Nov 2005 (aged 38) Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA. Even greater than his in-ring gifts, though, Guerrero had tremendous charisma. Eddiesfuneral was held on November 18, 2005 in Scottsdale, AZ. That played a role, David said. Throughout, Eddie Guerrero pulls no punches describing his battles with self-doubt and inner darkness. Eddies early career with the WWF did not go off without a hitch. Guerrero is still held in high regard by many in the business as one of the greatest wrestlers and in-ring technicians that the industry has ever seen. Eddieleft behindhis wife Vickie and three daughters. No BS. I would like the WWE to remember him, at least for the good times. With 2021 marking the 16th anniversary of Eddie Guerreros death date, we are taking a look back at his career and health. His death was a shock to WWE, and the RAW Tribute show told a story as many wrestlers stood together in tears along with fans in the audience. He was 38. No alcohol. 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Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Guerrero (12341545)? We've received your submission. He was not in a state to be saved. Guerrero spent two years with the company, where he became part of one of the most hated tag teams in lucha libre history along on the La Pareja del Terror (The Pair of Terror) alongside Art Barr. Tragically, Eddie passed on five years before he would have gotten to see his daughter debut at the age of 20. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Also shocking was that back in 1999, Guerrero had nearly died from a serious car accident. Before guys like The Miz and Roman Reigns, there was Eddie Guerrero. Eddie Guerrero was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. You can always change this later in your Account settings. This is a carousel with slides. Eddie Guerreros grave at Green Acres Memorial Park in Scottsdale, AZ. Whether he would have been in line for the world title push when Batista got injured that winter, would have gotten the title reign earmarked for Mysterio at WrestleMania 22, or might have traded the belt with King Booker in the summer to follow, its unlikely that we had seen the last of Guerrero on top of SmackDown. UPN also aired a special last year on his life, Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story. The program chronicled Guerreros childhood and his struggle with drug addiction that almost cost him his job, family and life. Guerreros PassingResulted From Mistakes Earlier In His Life, 11. On November 13, Eddie was found at the Marriott Hotel City Center in an unconscious state by his nephew and WWE Superstar Chavo Guerrero. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He Chose To Give Up The WWE Championship Before He Passed, 10. Though Chavo Guerrero was only three years Eddies junior, you can follow the family tree and see that he was legitimately Eddies nephew. WWE, the big Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Chris was considering retirement in 2006 while he was off recovering from injuries and was offered a backstage producing role with WWE. GREAT NEWS! Sound off in the comments section below! There were no signs of foul play or suicide, the police said. That position helped him carry many titles, such as the United States Heavyweight Championship and Cruiserweight Championship, during his four-year run with the business. He worked his way into becoming the No.1 contender, then upset Brock Lesnar to earn the title at No Way Out, as seen on YouTube. I was 10 years old and off sick from school, we didn't have money for a babysitter so I had to go to my mum's workplace. Theres a very real argument that Chavo achieved the peak of his wrestling career not at the climax of a big angle, but in one special night. His character of Latino Heat that lied, cheated and stole his way to the top of the WWE resonated with the fanbase who took the Texan native under He mentioned Guerrero by name and said he didnt want to meet the same fate as the late pro wrestler. It was just those two prescriptions she was legally taking, he said. He was inducted by Chris Benoit, Chavo Jr., and Rey Mysterio. The second go-round, Eddie was better. It was then revealed that he Some of Chavos being underutilized surely has to do with creative choices, too, for example sticking him in a dead end feud with Hornswoggle that seemed to run forever and arguably squandered the end of his physical prime. WWE Hall of Famer Billy Graham presided over the service, which was attended by many WWE Superstars, including Steve Austin, Chris Benoit, Edge, Michael Hayes, Rey Mysterio, and the McMahon family. He found Eddie passed out on the floor and "gurgling". His father, Gory Guerrero, had been a well-known wrestler in Mexico, and his three older brothers, Chavo, Hector, and Mando, were all wrestlers as well. Colin Vassallo has been editor of Wrestling-Online since 1996. How old was Eddie when he died? My baggage stays in the back where it belongs. Others speculated that Eddie may have drankhimself to death givenhis struggles with alcoholism. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The more general consensus, however, seems to be that his abuse of substances in preceding years, including alcoholism, a pain killer addiction, and potentially other performance enhancing drugs set him up for tragedy later on. Monday Nitro, October 2, 1995. exactly 14 years ago. 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While theres not a direct link, it also makes sense enough that there was speculation some of Benoits profound unhappiness that contributed to him losing his mind toward the end of his life related to losing so many of his colleagues, and most particularly this dear, long-time friend. Cheating Death, Stealing Life is a story of great courage and personal redemption. In the early 90s, WWE owner Vince McMahon was under scrutiny The Unfortunately, his uncle was on the bathroom floor clutching a toothbrush by the time he and security accessed Guerreros room. Hed go on to successfully defend the title against Kurt Angle and JBL, before abruptly dropping the title to the latter challenger. He was found lying on the bathroom floor unconscious with a toothbrush in his mouth. Chavo Reached The Peak Of His WWE Career The Week Of Eddies Death, 2. Former WWE Superstar reveals that Eddie Guerrero died in his arms. He had tough times at certain stages of PHOTO: WWE. It feels good to get it off my chest. A prominent member of the Guerrero If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Guerrero stayed with WCW until 2000 as he became one of the staple wrestlers in the company. He was also a former WCW, US, and Cruiserweight champion and had held the ECW TV title. I was picking him up because he couldnt function what yall saw in the ring, he would turn on his lights in the ring. Shaul, the eldest, was fifteen when her father passed, Sherilyn ten, Kayliehis lone child by another motherjust three. We celebrate the self-awareness, empathy, and wisdom of women in midlife. On air, Guerrero had recently become connected to Batista as an ally The Animal couldnt quite trust, who simultaneously framed as a challenger to his title. That saw him effectively defending the title at WrestleMania XX in one of the most significant stretches of his career. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Its tragic to think that this great performer did not overdose, or get into a car wreck because of current substance abuse, but rather had past transgressions catch up to him after he had cleaned up his act, leading to a premature death for a man who was only 38 years old. The creation of Smackdown gave Guerrero the platform to take off to the next level as he worked his way into the WWE championship picture in 2004. Guerrero lost the title four months later. An artery. Working under the name Raquel Diaz, she was a successful performer, who probably oculd have made the main roster, but wound up choosing to step away, purportedly because she was dealing with an eating disorder. Details here. cemeteries found in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. photo: Michelle Porteous Price, A close up of Eddie Guerreros grave shows a picture of Eddie with his widow, Vicki Guerrero. There is some speculation that Guerrero may have used performance enhancing drugs toward the end of his life, and that that drug use may have even contributed to his heart issues, or at least the fatal nature of them. While rumors persist of him using performance enhancing drugs, if he were doing so it was at a time before WWE policed them the way they do now, and by all indications, he had overwhelmingly cleaned up his act. Sylvia Guerrero is seen in San Francisco on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. There is a problem with your email/password. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Theres an urban legend that Eddie Guerrero was set to defeat Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. While he played a heel for much of this time, and started using the mantra, I lie, I cheat, I steal, in real life, he was overcoming alcohol and painkiller dependency and identified as a born-again Christian. I got to say I love you one last time to him, David said through tears. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12341545/eddie-guerrero. Eddie Guerrero. Unfortunately, in a Texas Bullrope match at The Great American Bash, he lost the belt to JBL. He was 38. He was the son of the Mexican wrestler Gory Guerrero. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. Some have speculated that he had overdosed on drugs, and others wonder if he had relapsed into alcoholism. In the episode, Chavo revealed that Eddie was passing out in the middle of conversations with people. His family earned a grand reputation in the business for bringing forth tremendous talent in the squared circle through three generations. Theres significant overlap between Pillman and Guerrero in that both rose to fame as top-tier cruiserweights for WCW, before their personalities really started to show and elevate them to the next level. His wife Vickie would wind up following Eddie into the business as well. Eddie Guerrero, Professional Wrestler, Dies at 38, https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/15/sports/othersports/eddie-guerrero-professional-wrestler-dies-at-38.html. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. He Died Unexpectedly In The Same City As Brian Pillman, 3. Guerrero was found on the floor by his nephew Chavo Guerrero Jr., another WWE wrestler, whom he was supposed to meet for breakfast that day. Eddie Guerreros daughter, Shaul, followed him into the wrestling business. He held the World Wrestling Entertainment, Intercontinental, European, and Tag-team titles. We may never have the final word on that, but there is no disputing that Guerrero left the mortal coil looking like a million bucks, and delivering in the ring at the very highest level, even for a guy already known for two decades of excellent performance. I mean, he could have been the absolute greatest of all time because when I wrestled him, he was still in that top three we were talking about, so Eddie had it all. WebBy The Associated Press. Following Guerreros death, no one on the roster waspressured toperform, and all storylines were put on hold. There was an error deleting this problem. Eddie Was In The Best Shape Of His Life, 6. He injured his elbow in his very first match. There has been some speculation about him using performance enhancing drugs in the months leading up to his demise, and that that contributed to the issue. However, he experienced a setback with a DUI in Nov. 2001 and was subsequently released from the WWE. Even after death, Eddies story continues to inspire people to fight their own demonswith drug and alcohol addiction. Eddie also had three daughters, Shaul, Sherilyn, and Kaylie. Eddies Death Contributed To The Benoit Tragedy, 4. However, it all came crashing down on Nov. 13, 2005, as he was found unconscious in his hotel room in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Guerrero passed away in the very same city where Brian Pill man had unexpectedly passed away eight years earlier, who also lost his life to a heart condition. I think something terribly went wrong. Her manager said that when he walked in her bedroom, he found her with two prescription bottles next to her, one for Ambien and one similar to Xanax, an anti-axiety medication. Michael Chin is a writer based in Las Vegas, He writes about pro wrestling for The Sportster and has followed WWE and other promotions for over 30 years. MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 14 - Eddie Guerrero, a World Wrestling Entertainment star, was found dead in his hotel room Sunday in Minneapolis, where he was scheduled to appear that evening in a WWE Supershow.
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