Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005)

Much like Babylon, I grew up a wrestling fan.

One of my favorite memories growing up as a kid and teen was watching Championship Wrestling from Florida (NWA) on Saturday evenings. One tag team that always stuck in my mind was the partnership between "Beetlejuice"/"The Love Machine" Art Barr and his partner, Eddie Guerrero. The tragic loss of Barr in 1994 left Eddie to fend for himself. He succeeded.

Over the years, I've watch Eddie progress from one promotion to the other, dominating the scene in each company. ECW. WCW. WWE. The highlight of his career - last year's all-too-short heavyweight title run in the WWE. Even after he lost the title, he continued to entertain crowds. No matter how much he tried to make everybody hate his character, they loved him.

As I write this, Heaven is being honored by the reunion of one of the most talented tag teams ever, while we down here are losing a true class act - a dedicated family man (as Babylon and I can attest after a Tampa house show last year) and a tremendous performer (both on the mike and in the ring - one of the most talented I've even seen).

Rest In Peace, Eddie.



-El Capitan