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<\/a><\/p>\nEduardo \u201cEddie\u201d Guerrero grew up right here in El Paso, the youngest son of legendary wrestler Gory Guerrero. From his early days wrestling in the family ring to headlining arenas across the world, Eddie never stopped representing where he came from. Fans remember him for his charm, grit, and his famous mantra: \u201cI lie, I cheat, I steal!\u201d But they also remember his heart \u2014 a performer who could make you laugh one minute and cry the next.<\/p>\n
As an El Paso kid, I still remember the chills that ran down my spine hearing the ring announcer\u2019s voice boom through the TV:<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom El Paso, Texas\u2026\u201d and knowing the whole world was hearing it too. One night at the Don Haskins Center in 2003, Eddie defended the WWE United States Championship against a young John Cena \u2014 and retained his title in front of a roaring hometown crowd (by getting disqualified, of course). For many of us, that was one of the most legendary wrestling nights El Paso ever witnessed.<\/p>\n
Eddie reached the peak of his career in 2004, defeating Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship in one of the most emotional matches in wrestling history. He passed away the following year at just 38 years old, but his legacy never faded.<\/p>\n
Twenty years later, wrestling crowds around the world still erupt when his name is mentioned. Even now, Eddie\u2019s influence echoes through the next generation \u2014 most visibly through \u201cDirty Dominik Mysterio,\u201d one of WWE\u2019s top stars and most-hated (and secretly loved) villains.<\/p>\n
Dominik, the real-life son of Rey Mysterio, has leaned hard into Eddie\u2019s legacy, using the signature Three Amigos suplex chain and the Frog Splash finisher in nearly every match. The resemblance doesn\u2019t stop there \u2014 with his haircut, mustache, swagger, and ring presence, fans have started saying Dominik reminds them more of Eddie than his own dad.<\/p>\n
Just recently on RAW, Rey mentioned Eddie during a promo, and Dominik fired back with, \u201cKeep my father\u2019s name out of your mouth!\u201d \u2014 a callback to the legendary 2005 storyline where Eddie claimed to be Dominik\u2019s biological father. The crowd went wild, not just for the drama, but because hearing the name Eddie Guerrero still hits deep. Twenty years later, just a mention of his name can make an arena explode.<\/p>\n
Adding to the emotional full-circle moment: John Cena \u2014 the same man who battled Eddie in El Paso that unforgettable night \u2014 recently captured the Intercontinental Championship from Dominik Mysterio on RAW, in a match where both men clearly paid homage to Eddie, capping off what may be his final run before retirement. It\u2019s poetic. The Greatest of All Time closing out his career while carrying a connection to two generations of Guerrero-Mysterio history.<\/p>\n
Now, Eddie\u2019s hometown is giving that love back. The El Paso City Council will hold a proclamation ceremony at 9 a.m. on November 18 at City Hall, officially declaring that date Eddie Guerrero Day. The effort was led by City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha (District 3), who introduced the item to honor one of El Paso\u2019s most beloved sons.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe proclamation came about as an idea from an Eddie Guerrero fan,\u201d Rocha said. \u201cHe reached out, and staff was able to work with him and receive approval from the mayor\u2019s office. Eddie was proud to be from El Paso. He would come back and visit the kids in his old neighborhood. He was also able to overcome so much and be successful. I believe his life resonated with so many El Pasoans. Plus, he was a great wrestler with a lot of charisma. His comeback story was amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eddie Guerrero Day will include a public gathering at City Hall, and fans are encouraged to attend in their favorite wrestling gear or Eddie Guerrero shirts.<\/p>\n
Whether you grew up watching SmackDown! every week or you\u2019re hearing his name for the first time, know this: Eddie Guerrero wasn\u2019t just a wrestling superstar \u2014 he was a son of El Paso who became a symbol of pride for the entire world. Viva La Raza.<\/p>\n
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