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  • CM Punk: “I can’t pretend that I’m better than Eddie Guerrero.”

    CM Punk: “I can’t pretend that I’m better than Eddie Guerrero.”

    During a recent game of “Stay silent until you hear a wrestler better than you,” CM Punk didn’t utter a word when hearing names like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, The Rock, Triple H, or Shawn Michaels.

    When Eddie Guerrero’s name came up, he cracked. After letting out a loud groan, Punk paid homage to Guerrero’s greatness.

    “I can’t pretend that I’m better than Eddie Guerrero.”

    The moment was a rare display of humility from The Best in the World. Punk and Guerrero share a history that goes back to the independent wrestling circuit, before Punk’s big break in WWE. In March 2002, a young CM Punk crossed paths with Guerrero at an IWA Mid-South event, competing in a memorable triple threat match alongside a pre-WWE Rey Mysterio. Guerrero ultimately won with his iconic Frog Splash, and thus began their mentor-mentee relationship.

    Punk has repeatedly credited Guerrero with teaching him invaluable lessons about ring psychology, match structure, and the craft of professional wrestling — lessons he carried all the way to the top of WWE.

    Eddie Guerrero, who captured the WWE Championship at No Way Out 2004 in one of the most emotionally charged title wins in company history, remains one of the most impactful performers of this century: a master technician, storyteller, and entertainer whose “Latino Heat” persona transcended the sport.

    CM Punk is scheduled to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 42.

  • Sherilyn Guerrero Reveals What Fans Miss Most About Eddie, Names Dream Opponent

    Sherilyn Guerrero recently said that the thing fans miss most about her father isn\’t the matches or the championships — it\’s his humor.

    In an interview with Muscle Memory with MuscleManMalcolm at Anime Fest\’s Wrestle Verse in Houston, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero revealed what fans tell her most often. She also shared her favorite photo of her father, and named her dream opponent.

    \”Definitely his Halloween Havoc match with Rey Mysterio. There\’s a lot of [talk about] his World Championship. That was an emotional win for sure,\” Sherilyn said. \”But I think a lot of people are sharing the funniness and humor that they miss from him. That\’s what I miss too because that was him all around. Whether it was a promo, in the ring, out the ring, he was just fun. That\’s what I\’ve been hearing that people miss the most.\”

    As a professional photographer, Sherilyn also revealed her favorite photo of her father and it is one of wrestling\’s most iconic moments.

    \”I think my favorite photo of my dad that was ever taken is probably him and Chris Benoit celebrating in the ring at WrestleMania,\” she said. \”It\’s so candid, so amazing.\”

    The image, from WrestleMania XX in 2004, captured Eddie and Benoit embracing in the ring after both held world titles simultaneously.

    Sherilyn Guerrero Names Her Dream Opponent

    Looking ahead to her own career, Sherilyn named Women\’s United States Champion Chelsea Green as the opponent she\’d most want to face. She said:

    \”If you take the personality and character that I am and who my dad was, mix it with Chelsea Green, you would probably have not only an athletic match, but a really good entertainment match.\”

    She added that she\’d want former WWE Women\’s World Champion Rhea Ripley to \”come in and just kick our ass.\”

    The choice reflects Sherilyn\’s character-first approach to wrestling, and she credits it to growing up around Eddie, whose blend of athleticism and personality made him one of the most beloved performers in wrestling history.

    Unfortunately, Eddie Guerrero passed away on November 13th, 2005 at the age of 38. Twenty years later, his legacy continues through his family, with Sherilyn currently training at Booker T\’s Reality of Wrestling in Texas.

  • Dominik Mysterio Recalls His Father\’s Reaction To Eddie Guerrero\’s Passing

    Dominik Mysterio says the first time he saw his father crying was on Eddie Guerrero\’s death.

    WWE\’s YouTube channel recently posted a video with the Judgment Day star talking about the legacy of the late Hall of Famer and how Guerrero has influenced his own career.

    During the talk, Dirty Dom also recalled the passing of the wrestling legend in November 2005, mentioning that it was the first time he saw his father Rey Mysterio crying:

    “When Eddie passed, that was the first time I saw my dad cry. I know Eddie had a rough past. I know he struggled with a lot of stuff in the past, addictions and stuff like that that he’s dealt with. I know that when he was doing the angles with me, he was the best version of himself.”

    Apart from this, Dominik Mysterio discussed being part of the famous 2005 feud between his father and Eddie.

    He revealed that Guerrero came up with the idea for the custody battle, and the Latino Heat always made sure he was ok and taken care of during this time.

    The 28-year-old is set to compete at the Survivor Series PPV from San Diego, California this Saturday night on November 29. He will be challenging John Cena for the IC Title after the Cenation Leader beat him for the belt during the November 10 Raw. 

  • Kaylie Guerrero Shares Eddie Tribute: Your Anniversary Is Never Easy

    The wrestling world has been sharing their tributes to Eddie Guerrero, who passed away 20 years ago this week at the age of 38. Now, Kaylie Guerrero, one of Eddie\’s daughters, has shared her tribute to her WWE Hall of Fame father.

    On X, Guerrero shared that the anniversary of her father\’s death never gets any easier, despite it now being 20 years. Kaylie added that she tries to remember the happy moments with her dad and recalled being \’protected\’ from the \”scary foot bath\” during her first nail salon visit.

    Kaylie isn\’t the only person who has shared a tribute to Eddie Guerrero. Members of the Guerrero family, including Kaylie\’s sister Sherilyn, recently spoke to ESPN about their memories of the former WWE World Champion. An emotional tribute in the Players\’ Tribune from Rey Mysterio described Eddie as a big brother and a great rival. Mysterio and Guerrero feuded in 2005 mere months before Eddie\’s death on November 13.

    Kaylie\’s tribute, alongside others, show how Eddie Guerrero will never be forgotten by those he affected. 20 years after his death, Eddie\’s legacy remains stronger than ever in the hearts of his friends, family, and fans.

  • Rey Mysterio Pens Tribute To Eddie Guerrero: \’Forever My Big Brother\’

    November 13, 2025, marks 20 years since Eddie Guerrero passed away tragically young at the age of 38. Guerrero wrestled with countless stars during his tenure in the ring and few had better matches with him than his bouts with Rey Mysterio.

    In The Players\’ Tribune, Mysterio paid tribute to his late friend. In the piece, Mysterio recalled the first time he saw Guerrero in action.

    \”I have a lot of amazing memories from back then. Memories that mean so much to me, and shaped who I am. But there’s one that means more and shaped me more than the rest. And it’s the memory of how — on one of those nights?? I basically saw a shooting star. I saw the greatest wrestler of all time, for the first time. I saw you.\”

    Rey expressed a deep sadness that Guerrero died young and never lived to see 40 while Mysterio himself turned 50 last December. Though he is now the older of the two, he will never see himself as a senior to the man he loved like a brother.

    \”I’m writing this to you now, and I swear: I could live another 50 years — and when it comes to our friendship, I’d still be Little Bro. I’m forever your little bro. And you’re forever my big brother.\”

    Mysterio shared that he sometimes imagines what the past 20 years would have been like if Eddie had not passed. While Rey would love for just another moment with Guerrero, he knows there are people who would deserve to see Eddie so much more.

    \”I’d trade every moment I wish I could have had with you, for just that — for you to have gotten to see your daughters grow up, and into the women they are.\”

    Guerrero reached the very top of WWE in 2004 when he became WWE Champion, despite not being the usual size and musculature of past World Champion. For Rey, the path Eddie laid for talent to come is a testament to his enduring legacy.

    \”Maybe the best way to express how much you changed these perceptions, it’s to promise you there are young people reading this letter right now who didn’t know it was ever another way. That’s how fundamental it’s become.\”

    Like many, Rey wishes Eddie could have seen the performer Dominik Mysterio has become in WWE. After Dom played a pivotal role in Eddie and Rey\’s feud in 2005 mere months before Guerrero\’s death, Mysterio is honored that he and Dom are able to evoke Eddie\’s name on WWE TV.

    \”It took my breath away. I mean, Eddie — I swear to you: It was like you were there. And not in the way we sometimes say about the dead. Their presence remains with us, and so on. What I’m talking about is something much more powerful.\”

    Mysterio summed up his tribute, calling Guerrero his big brother and his greatest rival. For Rey Mysterio, 20 years of living without being able to share with his brother has been far from easy.

    \”My true friend. I wish I could tell you everything. I wish I could tell you anything.\”

  • Eddie Guerrero Remembered By Family 20 Years After Death

    November 13, 2025 marks 20 years to the day that the world lost Eddie Guerrero. The late WWE World Champion died at the age of 38 of a heart attack while staying in a hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a death that rocked the wrestling world at the time.

    Guerrero was from El Paso, Texas, but today, his sister Maria is the only family member still in the city. Speaking to ESPN, Maria reflected on growing up mere minutes away from the El Paso County Coliseum.

    \”We lived on Huerta Street. We came to El Paso in 1962. My father liked that it was both Mexican and American.\”

    Eddie and Maria\’s father Gory Guerrero moved the family once his own in-ring career declined with age. In the interview, Maria reflected on what would have been had Eddie not passed away young.

    \”He would have been 58 right now. He was about to retire. He\’s still very present.\”

    Maria isn\’t the only Guerrero that feels Eddie\’s presence with her. In the interview, Sherilyn Guerrero, who was ten years old when she last saw her father, recalled her experiences with \’Latino Heat.\’

    \”He visits me, three, four times a year… They [the dreams of her father] have never been sad.\”

    While Eddie is no longer physically with us, his legacy is carried on by his family and fans. Sherilyn, who recently began her own wrestling career, explained how there\’s not a day that goes by that fans don\’t cherish her legendary father.

    \”Every day someone\’s sending me something on my dad. His spirit is so alive.\”

    While Sherilyn is grateful to fans for their support, she admitted that there is a part of her that is yet to fully mourn. 20 years after his passing, it is clear that Eddie Guerrero will never, ever, be forgotten.

  • The Enduring Legacy Of Eddie Guerrero

    On November 13, 2005, Eddie Guerrero was found dead in his hotel room. At just 38 years of age, Guerrero was around the top of his game, less than two years removed from winning the WWE Championship and still very much part of the WWE main event scene in an angle with reigning World Heavyweight Championship Batista.

    More important than wrestling storylines or titles, Guerrero was both a beloved figure to fans and to colleagues behind the scenes. His passing was a legitimate shock to all levels of the pro wrestling community.

    It’s hard to believe that we’re looking at the 20th anniversary of Guerrero’s passing, but as such, there’s no better time to consider his enduring legacy.

    Eddie Guerrero Remains An Influence

    It’s no secret that wrestlers are influenced by other wrestlers, but it’s telling that in the modern era so many talents pay homage to Eddie Guerrero. Indeed, the list of major names who cite Latino Heat as someone who inspired them, whom they’ve sought to emulate, or whom they’ve directly imitated is staggering. It ranges from Seth Rollins to Finn Balor to Mercedes Mone to Sammy Guevara to Athena. That’s not to mention Dominik Mysterio directly borrowing from his kayfabe papi’s look and mannerisms.

    All that’s not to mention now-veteran performers who only briefly crossed paths with Guerrero but have spoken of learning a lot from the late legend, including John Cena, CM Punk, AJ Styles, and The Hardy Boyz. On top of that, talents like Rey Mysterio and Chris Jericho, in the twilight of their careers, still speak of their old friend and colleague in reverential terms.

    Cynics might attach some of the outpouring of love to the tragic circumstances of Guerrero’s death, far sooner than anyone was prepared to say goodbye to him. Nonetheless, there are very few wrestlers whose legacies have remained as potent as long after their passing as Guerrero’s.

    Eddie Guerrero’s Style Has Lived On

    When discussing Eddie Guerrero’s style as a professional wrestler, a unique combination of factors comes into focus. He was a high-flyer and a skilled technician. He showed real fire as a babyface and a wonderful sense of both humor and swagger as a heel. The combination of these dynamics allowed him to ultimately arrive at the best version of himself late in life as an irascible rogue character whom it was hard not to love. Indeed, his “I lie, I cheat, I steal” mantra became emblematic of a uniquely endearing heelish manner. This complex character shone through both in the ring and on the mic alike.

    So it is that Latino Heat lives on every time a crafty character gets an opponent disqualified by pretending to have been attacked with a foreign object, just as it does in signature spots like the Three Amigos suplexes and the Frog Splash.

    Guerrero embodied both a work ethic and a sense of personality that fans and promoters alike could not resist. While he was neither the first, nor the smallest wrestler to break through WWE standards and arrive in the main event picture despite relatively diminutive size, he nonetheless stands the test of time as a performer who defied norms and was simply too great to be denied a top spot.

    Eddie Guerrero’s Work Holds Up Remarkably Well

    One of the uncomfortable truths that wrestling fans are particularly prone to facing in the modern era of extensive archival footage available to stream at all times is that much of what they think of as “old school” wrestling does not hold up to the test of time. Indeed, as much as someone can respect stars of the 1970s and earlier, the style is so much slower and less high-spot-oriented than today’s product that it’s hard to bridge that gap. From there, more purely personality-driven acts like Hulk Hogan and Sid Vicious can be fun to revisit for pure nostalgia, but it’s also hard to defend most of their matches as being objectively any good.

    Eddie Guerrero’s body of work holds up remarkably well. As a staple cruiserweight, mid-card, and tag team wrestler in WCW, his work was well ahead of its time. From there, in WWE, he really put the pieces together when he had more of an opportunity to shine on the mic, besides building muscle mass to better suit the look of a WWE Superstar. So it was that he delivered classic action with fellow in-ring greats fans would expect like Rey Mysterio and Kurt Angle, but also gave performers like JBL, young Batista, and John Cena some of their best bouts.

    Eddie Guerrero was under-featured in his time. In hindsight, it feels like a travesty he never made it to the main event in WCW and only captured one world title in WWE. Just the same, there is some solace in the fact he’s still so well remembered two decades after his passing. Indeed, though it wasn’t a popular sentiment when Guerrero was at his actual peak, looking back, there’s every argument that he belongs in the conversation of the greatest professional wrestlers who ever lived.

  • November 18 To Be Proclaimed Eddie Guerrero Day in El Paso, Texas

    Citizens of El Paso, Texas will come together to honor the life and legacy of Eddie Guerrero on November 18. The honor has been confirmed by the office of city councilwoman Deanna M. Rocha.

    The festivities will begin at 9 AM at City Hall on Campbell Street. The idea for the proclamation has been the project of Chris Rojas. On Instagram, Rojas shared his excitement, adding that his long-term goal is for a mural, a park, and a statue honoring the WWE World Champion.

    November 2025 marks 20 years since Guerrero\’s tragically young passing at the age of 38. Guerrero was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame the following year and to this day is remembered for his incredible career in the ring.

    Guerrero headlined multiple WWE pay-per-views during his career and is a Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion. Though he is sadly no longer with us, the legacy of Latino Heat continues on to this day.

  • Dominik Mysterio Reacts To AJ Styles\’ Eddie Guerrero Tribute At SummerSlam

    Dominik Mysterio wasn\’t fazed by AJ Styles\’ attempt at mind games.

    The Judgment Day member defended his IC title against the Phenomenal One at night 2 of SummerSlam. Both contestants paid tribute to the classic 2005 ladder match between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero by wearing their respective colors.

    The IC Champion was asked about AJ wearing the colors of his role model while appearing on the SummerSlam post-show. Dominik claimed that stuff like this does not affect him at all:

    “You know, I know he was trying to play mind games with me because of my alleged father. But what he doesn’t know is that stuff like that doesn’t get to me. I’m Dirty Dom, I’ve been playing here… I’m as homegrown as it gets.”

    AJ Styles finally got to challenge Dominik Mysterio for the IC title at SummerSlam, after the later avoided the bout for weeks due to a rib injury. Mysterio tried to use Eddie Guerrero\’s chair trick to get AJ disqualified but Styles saved himself by pretending to be hit as well.

    The former WWE champion then grabbed Dirty Dom\’s leg for the Calf Killer submission but the IC Champ slipped out of his boot. AJ ended up accidentally hitting the referee and Dom used the spare boot to finally get the upper hand on his opponent and retain the title.

  • Rey Mysterio: World Title Win Doesn\’t Happen Without Eddie’s Death

    In 2006, Rey Mysterio captured the World Heavyweight Championship, a huge win for the masked icon, though one that came with a big asterisk. Rey\’s victory, and the months prior to it, saw heavy references to Eddie Guerrero, who had tragically passed away in November the previous year at the age of 38.

    Speaking on the No Contest Wrestling podcast, Mysterio reflected on his emotional rise to champion and his relationship with Guerrero. The WWE Hall of Famer acknowledged that the push he received to the top likely never would have materialized had Guerrero not died so young.

    “I truly believe in my heart that that moment wouldn’t have happened if Eddie hadn’t passed. Because the connection that Eddie and I had—even though we were feuding at the end… But that connection that we had, you know, everything that we did together was so unique, so real, so organic.”

    Shortly after Eddie\’s passing, WWE would push Rey, who dedicated his 2006 Royal Rumble win to his late friend. On the podcast, Mysterio recalled how the talk of making him a World Champion began.

    \”When Eddie passed, I believe Pat Patterson was the one that mentioned to Vince at the time, ‘You got to put the title on him\’… it happened so fast and it was so surreal.\”

    WWE\’s use of Guerrero\’s death on-screen earned a backlash among several fans at the time, even being dubbed \’Eddiesploitation\’ online. WWE would use Eddie\’s death during storylines involving Rey and Randy Orton, and later for Mysterio\’s feud with Chavo and Vickie Guerrero.

    Close to two decades after Eddie Guerrero\’s passing, Rey Mysterio and countless others remember Latino Heat and honor his legacy. For Rey, Eddie wasn\’t just a friend and in-ring adversary, but a driving factor in his own World Championship win.

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  • Dominik Mysterio Honors Eddie Guerrero with IC Title Tribute

    Dominik Mysterio has made it no secret that he is inspired by the late, great Eddie Guerrero who tragically passed in November 2005, aged 38. Taking to X, Mysterio shared that he recently visited Guerrero\’s grave, and gave a solemn tribute: the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

    Mysterio has held the title since WrestleMania 41 and wasted no time in declaring himself as the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. Guerrero held the title on two occasions for a combined 116 days, winning the gold from Chyna and Rob Van Dam in 2000 and 2002 respectively.

    Close to two decades after his passing, Guerrero continues to inspire the modern-day wrestling world, a testament to the legacy he left behind. For Dominik Mysterio, his visit to Guerrero\’s grave wasn\’t just about honoring a fellow wrestler, but a man who helped shape his life both in and out of the ring.

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  • Watch: WWE Star Pulls \’Eddie Guerrero\’ To Win Qualifying Match On SmackDown

    Eddie Guerrero would be proud.

    The late great WWE star was known for his incredible ring awareness and for using his surroundings to outsmart both the referee and his opponents to win matches. There are many current wrestling stars who took inspiration from Eddie in their careers and Carmelo Hayes proved that he is one of them.

    The former NXT North American Champion had the monumental challenge of going up against Braun Strowman in a singles match during this week\’s episode of SmackDown from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

    Carmelo Hayes Pulls An Eddie Guerrero

    CARMELO HAYES JUST PULLED OFF THE EDDIE GUERRERO SPECIAL LMAOO #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/4dyjjbiHkO

    — Wrestling Pics & Clips (@WrestleClips) March 1, 2025

    Even with The Bloodline interference in the bout, it didn\’t look like the Monster Among Men would be going down easy.

    This is when Carmelo changed his strategy. As the referee had his back turned, Hayes used the chair introduced by Solo Sikoa and pretended to have been hit by Strowman after hitting it on the canvas.

    Believing him to be the victim, the referee declared Carmelo Hayes the winner of the bout. The young star quickly retreated from the ring after the bell, leaving Braun Strowman to powerbomb Tama Tonga in frustration to end the segment.

    The win earns Carmelo Hayes a spot in the announced #1 Contenders Triple Threat match for the US Championship alongside LA Knight and Jacob Fatu.

  • JBL Reflects on His Bloody Battle with Eddie Guerrero: ‘Unbelievable How Much Blood He Lost’

    One of the most infamous matches in WWE history is still etched in JBL’s memory—his brutal Judgment Day 2004 clash with Eddie Guerrero. Speaking with Monopoly Events\’ Jamal Niaz at the For The Love of Wrestling 2025 convention, the former WWE Champion revisited the unforgettable bout and its shocking level of violence.

    “I knew there was a lot of blood, but watching it back—it was just puddles of blood. It was unbelievable how much Eddie lost that night,” JBL recalled.

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    Photo: WWE

    The match, which saw Guerrero bleed profusely after an errant chair shot, remains one of the most graphic displays of bloodshed in WWE history. Despite fan speculation over the years, JBL clarified that Guerrero never went into shock but did require medical attention.

    “People have said all kinds of things—that he went into shock and all that. He did not. He lost a lot of blood, he did go to the hospital, but it was unbelievable to witness,” JBL explained.

    JBL also credited Guerrero as the key reason his main-event run took off, saying the late WWE Hall of Famer made him a legitimate star.

    “If it hadn’t been Eddie Guerrero, it would’ve been a one-off. You wouldn’t be interviewing me now,” JBL admitted.

    JBL and Eddie Guerrero\’s Classic Rivalry

    The rivalry between JBL and Eddie Guerrero in 2004 stands as one of WWE\’s most intense and personal feuds of the Ruthless Aggression era. Following JBL\’s transformation from his role in the APA tag team, he targeted WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero in a storyline that pushed boundaries.

    The feud became notably controversial, particularly during segments involving Guerrero\’s family and a staged storyline where his mother suffered a kayfabe heart attack.

    The rivalry reached its peak at Judgment Day 2004, where their match became infamous for its brutality, particularly after Guerrero sustained a severe cut that led to significant blood loss during the bout.

    Despite their heated on-screen rivalry, JBL and Guerrero maintained a close friendship behind the scenes, with Guerrero even serving as a groomsman at JBL\’s wedding.

    Tragically, Guerrero passed away on November 13, 2005, at the age of 38. His legacy endures as one of professional wrestling\’s greatest performers, with contemporaries like Kurt Angle considering him the second-greatest wrestler of all time, behind only Shawn Michaels.

  • Dominik Mysterio Discusses Emotional Impact Of Eddie Guerrero\’s Passing

    Dominik Mysterio has reflected on the passing of Eddie Guerrero and what it means for him to have worked with the legend after entering the business himself.

    The WWE star recently had an interview with No Contest Wrestling podcast. He discussed things such as his love for chicken nuggets, working with CM Punk, and more.

    Coming from the legendary Mysterio family, Dirty Dom has been around wrestling all his life. When asked which was the first storyline that really broke his heart as a kid, the former NXT North American Champion recalled watching the tribute package for Eddie Guerrero after his passing:

    \”[Back in] \’05 when I was still young at the time but when Eddie passed and just seeing the community. I don\’t remember showing emotion as a kid unless I was like physically hurt…cause never nothing really [bothered me]. I always kept to myself.

    I remember when we were watching at home when Eddie had passed and the video package that they played with the Three Doors Down song. I just remember I started crying as a kid watching this and remembering him. Just what he had done with me and just everything that we had gone through in that angle. So I remember that as a wrestling fan that got me. Because I knew I wasn\’t gonna see him again.\”

    It Sucks Even More: Dominik Mysterio

    The storyline between Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio over the custody of Dom was one of the last feuds for the wrestling legend before his untimely passing. It was also the first time Dominik had gotten involved in a WWE angle.

    Now that he has entered the business himself, the 27-year-old cherishes the time he got to spend with Guerrero even more. According to him, seeing Eddie\’s work makes him realize how special the time was:

    \”Then now as an adult being in the business, it kind of sucks even more. Cause not only did I know him as a person and I got to be in the ring with him but I get to appreciate his work so much more now. Because it\’s just…I\’m living through it, trying to honor it. Looking at his matches and seeing how good he was, it just really…it makes me appreciate so much more the time I did get to spend with him.\”

    Dominik Mysterio is one of the wrestlers who continues to honor the legacy of Eddie Guerrero in various ways. This includes paying tribute through his gear and look as well as incorporating Eddie\’s signature moves like the Three Amigos into his matches.

  • Matt Hardy On How The Death Of Eddie Guerrero Changed His Perspective

    Matt Hardy says the sudden passing of Eddie Guerrero made him realize that tomorrow isn\’t guaranteed.

    The wrestling veteran was part of the SmackDown roster when the Latino Heat unexpectedly passed away back in November 2003. Like other members of the locker room, Hardy was also shocked by the turn of events and it taught him a valuable lesson in life.

    The TNA star talked about the sudden death of Guerrero on the latest episode of his podcast. While discussing the backstage reaction to the news, Hardy said that it was the first time he really felt like you never know what the future holds:

    \”I remember that was one of the first times I really felt like you never know, like tomorrow isn\’t guaranteed. I do that too. I say it all the time now to people. I try and live every day like I\’m gonna die tomorrow. You never know. Nothing is guaranteed.

    You need to live every day to the maximum. You need to try and optimize every day. The people that you love, don\’t leave them without telling them you love them. Because you never know if it\’s gonna be the last time you see them or not.\”

    Now I Never Know: Matt Hardy

    Unfortunately for Matt Hardy, the passing of Guerrero isn\’t the only time he had to witness such an event in his wrestling career. Most recently the deaths of Jay Briscoe and Bray Wyatt have reminded him again that you never know what\’s in store for you:

    \”That was the first instance where I really felt like that. Like, \’Whoa. Hold up.\’ This guy was just wrestling, doing this stuff like a superior athlete does. now he\’s passed away. Now he\’s died. And you know obviously the Jay Briscoe thing that really set in, the Windham thing that set in. Now, just like I never know.

    I try and I make sure every time I tell my kids, every time I leave, it\’s mandatory that I have to hug them, I have to say I love you. I just do. I try and treat everyone and live every day like it might be my last. Because you hope it isn\’t, but you never know.\”

  • Dominik Mysterio Doubts Rey Is His Father: I Question My Mom All The Time

    In 2005, Dominik Mysterio played a pivotal role on WWE SmackDown as Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero fought over the custody of the then-eight-year-old boy. The pair\’s bout at SummerSlam saw Rey get the win and his son, but now \’Dirty Dom\’ isn\’t sure if the masked legend is truly his father.

    On the Insight podcast, Mysterio spoke about his heritage in wrestling, and questioned if his \’deadbeat\’ father is really his father at all:

    \”I question my mother all the time. Because I don’t know, my dad was gone all the time, nineties was a wild time. I don’t know what happened.\”

    On TV, Eddie alleged that Dominik was his biological son, who Rey and his wife Angie had adopted after struggling to conceive. While Dominik is actually Rey\’s biological son in real life, the on-screen angle would prove to be gripping programming at the time, as Eddie tried to take Dominik away, solely to hurt his former friend.

    Dominik\’s role as a heel has been heavily inspired by Guerrero, from his mullet and facial hair to his use of the frog splash in matches. Many fans have pointed to Mysterio\’s on-screen romance with Rhea Ripley to being akin to Guerrero\’s work with his \’Mamacita\’ Chyna during the Attitude Era. WWE would play into this comparison with Rhea receiving an \’I\’m Your Mami\’ shirt, a nod to the \’I\’m Your Papi\’ shirt Guerrerro donned during his angle with Rey.

    Dominik has made his views on Rey Mysterio very clear, and now he wants to distance himself even further from his legendary father. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Dominik Mysterio and his road to establishing himself apart from his dad in WWE.

  • Dominik Mysterio Reflects On His 20 Year Wrestling Career

    Wrestling veteran Dominik Mysterio believes it\’s time for Rey Mysterio to retire.

    The Judgment Day star recently had an interview with The Schmo to promote WrestleMania 41 from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19 & 20, 2025. He talked about things such as Liv Morgan being the best women\’s champion of all time, why he doesn\’t wear a mask and more.

    When Schmo said that Dom had been in the business for only 4 years, the 27-year-old corrected him. He recalled making his debut for WWE at the young age of 7, as part of the SummerSlam 2005 storyline between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero:

    \”I\’m good but you got one thing wrong. You said 4 years I\’ve been in uh I\’ve been doing this since \’05. I technically debuted in SummerSlam for the custody of myself. So yeah, next year will be 20 years for me.

    Yeah, I was like 7-8 years old. Never looked back. My real dad Eddie Guerero gave me like a real taste of what it was and like you said never looked back and I\’ve loved every minute of it.\”

    He Needs To Retire: Dominik Mysterio

    When asked about Rey Mysterio continuing his wrestling career at the age of 49, Dominik Mysterio said that he must retire. Dirty Dom explained that Rey is washed and he needs to go home:

    “I want him to retire. I’ve been telling his old ass he’s got to go. He’s old, he’s washed. He’s still hiding behind that ugly mask. He’s ugly and that’s why he’s hiding behind that mask.

    He needs to retire; he needs to go home. Just let me do what I do best and that’s put the Mysterio name on my back and carry it and take it to places it’s never been before.”

    This week\’s episode of Monday Night Raw saw Dominik joking about making a claim for Gunther\’s world title. Carlito then pleaded his case with Adam Pearce. The Raw General Manager in response has announced a match between Dominik and a \’former world champion\’ for next week\’s Raw.

  • Carmelo Hayes Names Eddie Guerrero As Dream SummerSlam Opponent

    Carmelo Hayes says he would have loved to get in the ring with Eddie Guerrero and learn from the legend if he was still around.

    IGN published a new video asking a number of WWE superstars who would be their dream SummerSlam opponent ahead of the WWE PLE on August 4.

    One of the names participating in the video was none other than Carmelo Hayes. When asked about his dream opponent, the former NXT champion said that Eddie would have loved to work with the younger generation if he was still around:

    \”I think Eddie Guerrero man. He\’s one of those guys like I truly believe if he was still around, he\’d be helping coach the younger generation.\”

    https://youtu.be/IJyjZsmiWa0

    So Much Knowledge: Carmelo Hayes

    The SmackDown star mentioned how anyone who worked with Eddie Guerrero has great memories of the late star and he would have liked to experience that firsthand:

    \”I just think he had so much knowledge to give and I love talking to guys that got work with Eddie. Finding out like \’Oh what he was like? What did you learn from Eddie?\’ and they\’ll all tell you something that\’s really good, really knowledgeable. That\’s a guy that I\’d love to get in the ring with for sure.\”

    Eddie Guerrero unfortunately passed away back in 2005 at the age of 38. His memory is kept alive by fans and the many talents who chose to pursue a career in wrestling because of the Latino Heat.

    Carmelo Hayes was involved in the Money In The Bank ladder match at the namesake PPV earlier this month. So far, he has not been booked for any match at the SummerSlam event.

  • Rey Mysterio Wishes Eddie Guerrero Was Here To Witness The Evolution Of Dominik

    The influence of Eddie Guerrero can clearly be seen in the evolution of Dominik Mysterio and Rey Mysterio wishes that his best friend was here to witness the progress of his son.

    The Master of 619 recently had an interview with Peter Rosenberg to promote the upcoming A&E Biography: Legends episode focused on Eddie that will premiere this Sunday, May 26.

    During the interview, Rey reflected on the infamous feud between him and Eddie with Dominik being in the center. Mysterio said that he wishes Eddie was still here to share the ring with Dirty Dom:

    \”It was such a cool moment. Such a cool phase of our lives, I should say, because not only mine, I know even though Dom was young, to be able to be in that position, and at his age, absorb everything that happened. Not only that night, but the months prior to that, him being part of the story, major part of the story and the connection that he had with Eddie as well.

    The one thing I wish it would have happened and this would have changed the dynamic incredibly. If Eddie would still be here and just to see Dom and Eddie in the ring that would have been…that\’s one of those dreams, that it\’s never gonna happen, but I wish…that would have been a big opportunity for me to just witness.\”

    It Would Have Been Such An Incredible Time: Rey Mysterio

    They also discussed how different Rey Mysterio\’s current feud with the Judgement Day star would have been if Guerrero was still around. The WWE Hall of Famer revealed that he still thinks about how different moments would play out if Eddie was still here:

    \”I\’ve had moments where I just overthink scenarios if Eddie would still be here. My mind just goes crazy. Just thinking about all the things we could have done, Eddie and Dom with me involved. It just, it would have been such an incredible time. It\’s unfortunate that we will never experience that. But maybe in the heavens, when we\’re all up there. We can do a special match for God.\”

    Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio had been friends since the early 90s and shared the ring with each other many times in different stages of their careers in different promotions. Their most memorable encounter came at the 2005 SummerSlam event in August when Guerro faced Mysterio in a ladder match with the custody of a young Dominik being on the line.

    Guerrero unfortunately passed away only a few months after this match in November 2005 at the age of 38. While Eddie may not be with us anymore, his legacy lives on and there are many current wrestlers who credit the late star for inspiring them to get into the business.

  • Daily Drop (2/21): WWE Descends On Perth, Shotzi Injury Fallout, Cash Wheeler Gun Charge

    Welcome to a new feature we\’re running here at SEScoops, the Daily Drop – a rundown of the top news and rumors in wrestling. It\’s Wednesday, February 21, 2024 and we\’ve got AEW Dynamite tonight from Tulsa, Oklahoma (Preview below).

    The big item on our radar is Saturday\’s WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 premium live event from Perth, Australia. 

    Here are the special Elimination Chamber 2024 start times:

    WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 Start Times
    • WrestleMania Countdown: 45 days away

    WWE

    – Carlito turns 25 years old today. He was born February 21, 1979.

    – We\’ve added exclusive interviews with Bianca Belair and Omos to the SEScoops YouTube channel. These interviews were conducted at the WWE 2K24 media event that was held over Royal Rumble weekend.

    – I exclusively reported WWE\’s current booking plan for Omos. Now, fans will have to wait to see him on television again.

    – Here\’s footage of WWE talent arriving in Perth, Australia for Saturday\’s Elimination Chamber 2024 premium live event:

    – Shotzi Blackheart headed for surgery for a torn ACL. She will be back for a while, and WWE aired the episode of NXT where she was injured last night. She announced on Instagram that she\’ll be out for around 9 months.

    – The Rock is back wearing those \’$500 shirts\’ that he made famous during the Attitude Era. We wanted to know how much they\’d cost in 2024. calculated the value of The Rock\’s $500 shirts in today\’s dollars, adjusted for inflation. 

    – Vanilla Ice (yes, THAT Vanilla Ice) bought Eddie Guerrero\’s low rider car. He also got it for a steal.

    – Natalya posted this incredible throwback photo on social media looking back at the first time she met Becky Lynch 20 years ago.

    AEW News

    – Here\’s what\’s on tap for tonight \’s AEW Dynamite from Tulsa, Oklahoma:

    • Samoa Joe & Swerve Strickland & Brian Cage vs. Hook & “Hangman” Adam Page & RVD – Trios match
    • Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli) vs. FTR
    • “Timeless” Toni Storm in singles match
    • Deonna Purrazzo in singles action

    – Cash Wheeler\’s gun charge is coming back to haunt him. Now, he will go to court and the charge against him is classified as a third-degree felony in Florida.

    – Jim Ross said that his broken hip is responding well to treatment. We\’ll have to see how long it takes him to make a return to AEW television. 

    Upcoming Events

    • WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth is scheduled for next Saturday, February 24.
    • AEW Dynamite: Big Business will be hosted at Boston\’s TD Garden on March 13th.
    • AEW Revolution is planned for the following weekend, on Sunday, March 3.
    • WWE NXT Stand & Deliver is slated for the afternoon of April 6th, just before the start of WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia.
    • WrestleMania XL is set to take place on April 6th and 7th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a two-part event.
    • Backlash France is scheduled for May 4th at LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, France.
    • WWE NXT Battleground is booked for May 26th at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, exclusively available on the WWE Network and Peacock.
    • WWE Money in the Bank will be held on July 6th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, followed by WWE NXT Heatwave on July 7th at the same venue.
    • WWE Bash In Berlin is marked for August 31st at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.

  • Vanilla Ice Bought Eddie Guerrero\’s Famous Low Rider For Insanely Low Price

    WWE history is full of incredible artifacts, and some of them have hit the open market. Of course, WWE has their legendary warehouse, but they didn\’t have Eddie Guerrero\’s low rider, because that is now property of Vanilla Ice.

    Eddie Guerrero\’s Low Rider Has A New Owner

    One of Eddie Guerrero\’s low riders, previously showcased on WWE television, has been acquired by Vanilla Ice. Of course, the famous one-hit wonder rapper was very happy to show off this item.

    Vanilla Ice revealed in a video on his YouTube channel that he acquired the vehicle for $15,000 from someone who seemingly underestimated its value, unaware of its connection to Eddie Guerrero. 

    Ice speculated that the seller may not have realized the potential six-figure worth of the car. He also mentioned that the seller had already invested $30,000 in improvements. In the video, Ice showcased the car, complete with a custom Eddie Guerrero WWE Championship. Obviously, he knew the connection to pro wrestling history, and he wants to make sure that the low-rider is in good hands.

    The ownership history of the car remains uncertain, but Ice apparently has the real McCoy. When low riders were featured in Eddie\’s entrances on television, WWE typically rented them from local car dealers in each city. Additionally, the specific car was featured in a photoshoot for Low Rider Magazine, with Eddie posing alongside it. So, it got special attention from Latino Heat.

    Eddie Guerrero and His Low Riders

    Eddie Guerrero frequently incorporated low riders into his persona and entrances. These customized vehicles, known for their lowered bodies and unique features, added flair and authenticity to Guerrero\’s character. Notably, a Chevrolet Impala was often seen as his preferred low rider during his time in WWE, becoming iconic among fans. 

    Beyond wrestling, Guerrero was known to have a genuine passion for low riders, collecting and enjoying them as a reflection of his cultural identity and personal interests. His association with these custom cars remains a cherished aspect of his legacy in both wrestling and automotive enthusiast circles. Now, Vanilla Ice has a piece of that history himself.

  • JBL Recalls Backstage Fight Between Eddie Guerrero & Kurt Angle

    WWE Hall Of Famer JBL was front row for a legitimate backstage fight between Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero.

    He told the story during a recent episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, noting that the fight took place backstage after a match Angle and Guerrero had. Guerrero was under the impression that Angle had stiffed him.

    JBL explained that he was confused because during the fight, Guerrero attempted to take Angle down – Angle being an Olympic gold medalist wrestler.

    “You know a fight’s going on in the locker room … you can tell by the noise, and this was a fight. So finally, [John] Laurinaitis had gotten between Eddie and Kurt. Kurt was outside the dressing room, Eddie was inside it, I was dressing right by Eddie.

    \”Laurinaitis shut the door, so that separated Kurt and Eddie. Eddie comes back and sits down, and I could tell by the noise that’s going on that …  Eddie had tried to leg dive [him]. So I’m sitting there looking at Eddie, and he’s not looking at me at all. He’s looking at the door, just mad as mad as he can be, breathing so loud you can hear him breathe. …

    \”Finally I said ‘Why would you leg dive a Gold Medalist?’ And without looking at me, he goes ‘Cause I’m stupid!’ That was great. Then he finally started laughing.“

    \"Eddie

    Not only is Angle a former Olympic gold medalist, but he\’s also a five-time former WWE World Champion. He has since retired from in-ring competition and was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2017.

    Guerrero was also inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame shortly after his untimely death in 2005. He was a former WWE Champion and one of the most respected in-ring performers of his time.

  • Matt Hardy Reflects on the Death of Eddie Guerrero

    This Sunday will mark 17 years since the untimely death of the legendary Eddie Guerrero. On the latest episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Hardy shares stories and memories about his time with Guerrero as well as his death.

    Guerrero died at age 38 on November 13, 2005. He had a heart attack while brushing his teeth in his hotel room. His nephew, Chavo Guerrero, Jr., discovered him barely alive. Upon arrival of an ambulance, Eddie was pronounced dead.

    Hardy Shares One of His Last Conversations with Eddie Guerrero

    \"Matt

    When he arrived at the arena, Hardy said people were upset and someone was crying. He asked someone what was going on and that\’s how we learned of his friend\’s death. \”Obviously, extremely shocking.\”

    \”Obviously, it\’s heartbreaking and shocking. It\’s like you don\’t even want to believe it\’s real when you hear something like that, especially someone you worked with so much, spend so much time with them, and you have these bonds with them.\”

    \”I just remember the tribute show if it\’s going to be the last thing we\’re going to be able to give Eddie, let\’s give it our all and make this special and make it important just like he\’d want it to be. It just didn\’t seem real. It just didn\’t seem real that he was gone. He was a beloved figure in the locker room.\”

    \”I remember on the day of the show, we just tried to make it a celebration of his life and career. We tried to honor him in the best way that we possibly could. (…) It\’s very unfortunate. We left us way too soon.\”

    Hardy said one of the last conversations he remembers having with Guerrero was after he won the WWE Championship. He said it would\’ve been a while before he died because they had a lot of small talk. Hardy told him that he was so happy that he won the title and got to be a main event guy.

    \”I just remember him saying, \’Oh, thank you so much, Matt. You and your brother are such sweethearts. It was such a pleasure to work with you guys and share a locker room with you guys. Thank you so much. I appreciate you saying that.\”

    Hardy wrestled Carlito on the SmackDown tribute show for Guerrero. He countered Carlito into a Twist of Fate for the win, a tribute to his friend who is remembered for his counters.

  • Rey Mysterio On What He Learned From Eddie Guerrero

    The relationship between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero is pretty well documented. The two became friends before Mysterio had even started wrestling and became close like brothers in the years afterward.

    The Master Of 619 not only got to wrestle with the late star but he also learned a very important lesson from the legendary Hall Of Famer.

    Mysterio discussed his relationship with Eddie in an interview with Complex. He revealed that Guerrero taught him how to pace himself in a match:

    \”He taught me how to pace myself. How to give the fans what they want at a certain time, and not just throw away my entire arsenal–just waste all my bullets in one match.

    \’Wait, let them digest a little bit and have them wanting more the next time they see you.\’\” recalled Rey Mysterio, \”All those little details are very important in our industry.\”

    The former world champion also recalled his first meeting with Eddie Guerrero. He mentioned how he was just 13 years old back then.

    Eddie was teaming up with Rey Misterio Sr. and at the time, the current WWE star didn\’t know that he himself would one day step in the ring with Guerrero.

  • Sasha Banks Recalls Attending Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show Before Learning Of His Death

    Sasha Banks\’ love for Eddie Guerrero has been well documented. Recently on Ariel Helwani Meets, however, she detailed attending the tribute show to him filmed the day he died. Banks says she only learned of Guerrero\’s passing upon arriving at the arena that night.

    Guerrero passed away on Sunday, November 13th, 2005 and WWE taped both a RAW and Smackdown episode that night dedicated to him. The show took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Banks was living at the time.

    \”I was so excited to go to that show. All I wanted to do was to show Eddie Guerrero my sign,\” Banks said.

    \”I remember going into the arena and I saw all these signs that said \’Rest in Peace, Eddie Guerrero.\’ I was so confused. I was like, \’Well, maybe Minneapolis doesn\’t like Eddie because it was advertised as Eddie Guerrero vs. Undertaker, which I just assumed everybody loved The Undertaker,\” Banks continued.

    \”A fan came up to me and he told me that Eddie Guerrero passed away that night and everything inside of me just broke. I couldn\’t believe that my hero passed away.\”

    \"Sasha

    Banks would have been 13 at the time.

    \”I was in my mom\’s arms just bawling. I couldn\’t believe it,\” Banks recalled.  

    Last weekend\’s Full Gear show took place on the anniversary of Eddie Guerrero\’s death in the city that he died in.

    Eddie Guerrero was 38 years old at the time of his death. The cause of his death is listed as heart failure due to underlying atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Eddie was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2006.