[45] The group was an answer to Bischoff's "refusal" to push Latino wrestlers in ways they felt they deserved. In the following weeks, Guerrero revealed the details of the secret in a series of what he called "Eddie's Bedtime Stories". Chavo then attacked and turned on Guerrero after he suffered a beating from the Basham Brothers on the January 8, 2004 episode of SmackDown!. [139] Yet Guerrero revealed the secret anyway on the following episode of SmackDown! In 1992, Guerrero began wrestling in Japan for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), where he was known as the second incarnation of Black Tiger. As a boy, he would attend the wrestling promotions held by his father Gory Guerrero at the El Paso County Coliseum. Additionally, the song "We Lie, We Cheat, We Steal" that he performed with Chavo was released on the WWE Originals CD. Eddie’s early career with the WWF did not go off without a hitch. [92] At Backlash, Los Guerreros lost to Team Angle in a rematch. [143] Batista defeated Guerrero at No Mercy to retain the World Heavyweight Championship in what would be Guerrero's last pay-per-view match. Guerrero lost the match. In an attempt to get a better draw, Guerrero switched his number with Flair's (and stole Flair's wallet in the process). [22] In late 1996, he feuded with Diamond Dallas Page after defeating him in a match at Clash of the Champions XXXIII. [25], In 1997, Guerrero defended the United States Heavyweight Championship against Scott Norton at Clash of the Champions XXXIV,[26] Syxx in a ladder match at Souled Out,[27] and Chris Jericho at SuperBrawl VII. Despite this, Guerrero quickly proclaimed himself to be Batista's friend. Most notably, Eddie won the WWE Championship – defeating Brock Lesnar at No Way Out 2004. Eddie’s funeral was held on November 18, 2005 in Scottsdale, AZ. brand. However, Guerrero was dead at the scene. [34] After retaining the title against Dean Malenko in the opening bout of Starrcade in December 1997,[35] Guerrero dropped the title to Último Dragón the following day on the December 29 episode of Nitro. which Edge won thus ending the rivalry. I had no idea until I watched that tape back how much blood there was, I have seen some bloodbaths in Japan, Europe, Mexico and Texas-I had been in several-I have never seen anything like that. [110][113] After becoming the number one contender, Guerrero elevated himself to main event status and began feuding with the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. An autopsy revealed that Guerrero died as a result of acute heart failure due to underlying atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Orton was given Guerrero's spot in the traditional Survivor Series elimination match between the Raw and SmackDown! At Judgment Day, Guerrero defended his WWE title against JBL, retaining the title after getting himself disqualified, hitting JBL with the championship title. Guerrero is regarded as one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. [11] Guerrero lost the ECW Television Championship to Malenko on July 21 of that year,[12] but Guerrero regained the title on July 28. Eddie Guerrero’s grave at Green Acres Memorial Park in Scottsdale, AZ. He has also been featured in WWE's Best Smackdown matches video of its 15-year Friday Night span, upon the show being moved to Thursday nights on Thursday, January 15, 2015, he features in 5 of the top 15 matches including the number 1 spot where his No Disqualification bout with Edge topped the list of best Smackdown matches. It was later explained that he cut too deep, thus hitting an artery. [21] He feuded with Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen during 1996 after Guerrero's partner Arn Anderson turned on him during a tag team match against Ric Flair and Randy Savage. Guerrero continued his feud with Angle. Sound off in the comments section below! Guerrero's team won the match, but Chyna scored the pin on Trish and became a two-time Intercontinental Champion. Combing historical charm with modern comforts, the plush rooms come with marble baths and large floor-to-ceiling windows. at the time) reversed the decision after Guerrero appeared to have retained the title. He let Brian Adams pin him and get an upset victory in a match.[44]. [23] He started feuding with DDP to steal his nickname of "Lord of the Ring", but lost. On November 13, 2005, Guerrero was found unconscious in his hotel room at the Marriott Hotel City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by his nephew, Chavo, who promptly attempted CPR. Some matches had Eddie smack a chair on the mat and toss the chair to his opponent and lie on the ground. [134] After several mishaps in the weeks following WrestleMania, the growing tension between Guerrero and Mysterio finally erupted when they lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to the new team MNM (Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury) on the April 21 episode of SmackDown!. Eddie and Tara remained close friends until his death in 2005. In a skit before the Rumble, he drew his number the same time Ric Flair drew his. The building's triangular shape, with the westernmost corner a knife's edge, enhances the illusion that this building is two-dimensional when driving north along Hennepin Avenue.