Eddie Guerrero's top five most memorable WWE matches

Eddie Guerrero was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006

WWE legend and Hall of Famer, Eddie Guerrero’s sudden demise on November 13, 2005, sent shockwaves through the entire wrestling world. While his death was tragic and is still felt to this day, Eddie left an indelible legacy full of wonderful moments and matches.

The WWE Hall of Famer passed away 19 years ago today at the age of 38. He debuted in the WWE in 1986 and quickly carved a name for himself in the promotion. Guerrero was known for his charisma and his fluid movement in the ring.

‘The Latino Heat’ was known for his ability to make fans hate him, and then love him. Today on his 19th death anniversary let us look at the five most memorable matches of ‘The Latino Heat’ Eddie Guerrero.

5. Eddie Guerrero vs John Cena

One of his earliest rivals John Cena after his debut in the promotion was the Latino Heat. Cena and Guerrero’s feud culminated in a Latino Street Fight or Parking Lot Brawl. The two stars were surrounded by members of the roster and automobiles.

The two legends put on a very entertaining brawl on the September 11, 2003 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Guerrero’s United States Championship was on the line for this match. Guerrero won the match as he hit Cena with a frog splash on the hood of a car.

4. Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio

Guerrero had one of the most memorable rivalries with fellow legend Rey Mysterio, as the two legends had one of the most memorable rivalries of both their careers. 

Their all-time classic at WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 is widely considered by many the best match in the company’s history. The two legends faced off in a Cruiserweight Title vs Mask match at the 1997 World Championship Wrestling (WCW) Halloween Havoc pay-per-view (PPV) event.

Mysterio won the match for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship at the PPV event. Despite their on-screen rivalry, the two legends were best friends until Guerrero passed away in 2005.

3. Eddie Guerrero vs Kurt Angle

Guerrero locked horns with the Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the most gifted athletes to step foot in the squared circle, Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Guerrero’s WWE Championship was on the line for this clash, the two men put on an engaging fight that captured the attention of many. However, in the end, the Latino Heat was able to pin the Olympian to retain his WWE Championship.

2. Eddie Guerrero vs Brock Lesnar

The Hall of Famer has checked many boxes during his time in the WWE, one of them was fighting ‘The Beast Incarnate’ Brock Lesnar. Guerrero fought Lesnar at WWE No Way Out 2004. Despite the promotion’s initial hesitation due to Eddie’s short stature, they booked him against The Beast for No Way Out 2004.

Eddie’s performance against Lesnar at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California proved his abilities as despite his size he was able to tame the Beast. With a pivotal assist from Goldberg, Eddie hit an energetic frog splash and finally won the WWE Championship for the first time.

The emotional celebration after the match is widely regarded as one of the happiest endings to a wrestling pay-per-view ever in history.

1. Eddie Guerrero vs Edge

The clash between Eddie and Edge is still listed by many fans as one of the best matches of Friday Night SmackDown. Eddie Guerrero and Edge’s rivalry spanned much of the summer of 2002, including clashes at SummerSlam and Unforgiven.

Their feud culminated in a No Disqualification Match on the September 26, 2002 episode of SmackDown. The sunset flip powerbomb by the Latino Heat is still on highlight reels for SmackDown. The two legends’ feud catapulted them into the main event scene.

This electrifying encounter was an instant legendary classic in WWE television history as the two legends pushed each other to their limits.

Despite his short career and early demise, Eddie Guerrero’s legacy lives on through his incredible matches and he continues to inspire the upcoming generations of wrestlers.

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