Did the legendary Eddie Guerrero, the master of "lie, cheat, and steal," meet his end amidst the roar of the crowd and the clash of titans? The truth is far more somber: Eddie Guerrero did not die in the ring. His passing, shrouded in speculation for years, occurred under tragic circumstances far removed from the squared circle.
The world of professional wrestling was irrevocably shaken on November 13, 2005. The news rippled through the WWE Universe: Eddie Guerrero, a beloved icon, was gone. Initial reports were vague, fueling rampant rumors and misinformation. For many fans, the immediate question was whether his death had occurred during a performance, a fear stemming from the inherent risks of the profession. However, the reality painted a much different picture. Guerrero was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by his nephew, Chavo Guerrero Jr. He was scheduled to compete that night, a match that would never come to pass. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner later confirmed the cause of death as acute heart failure, a consequence of underlying atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This revelation, while tragic, definitively debunked the myth of Guerrero's demise occurring within the wrestling arena.
Eddie Guerrero: Bio & Career | |
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Real Name | Eduardo Gory Guerrero Llanes |
Ring Names | Eddie Guerrero, Latino Heat, Black Tiger II, Mascara Magica, Gory Guerrero Jr. |
Date of Birth | October 9, 1967 |
Place of Birth | El Paso, Texas, USA |
Date of Death | November 13, 2005 |
Place of Death | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Cause of Death | Acute Heart Failure |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Trained By | Gory Guerrero |
Wrestling Debut | 1987 |
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Signature Moves | Frog Splash, Lasso from El Paso, Three Amigos |
Finishing Moves | Frog Splash |
Notable Promotions | WWE, WCW, ECW, AAA, NJPW |
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