{"id":55016,"date":"2025-11-18T19:44:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/55016\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T19:44:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:44:10","slug":"viva-la-raza-el-paso-honors-wwe-legend-eddie-guerrero-with-a-heartfelt-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/55016\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Viva la Raza!’ El Paso honors WWE legend Eddie Guerrero with a heartfelt ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso paid tribute to one of its most celebrated sons, declaring Nov. 18 “Eddie Guerrero Day,” in a heartfelt ceremony attended by family, friends, and fans.<\/p>\n

City Rep. Deanna Maldonado-Rocha expressed deep emotion, saying, “Today… we honor the greatest– one of El Paso\u2019s greatest sons– Eddie Guerrero.”<\/p>\n

Eddie Guerrero, known worldwide as “Latino Heat,” was the first Mexican American to win the WWE Championship in 2004 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.<\/p>\n

\"City<\/p>\n

City of El Paso honors WWE legend, declaring November 18 “Eddie Guerrero Day.” Credit: City of El Paso via YouTube<\/p>\n

RELATED: El Paso to declare Nov. 18 as Eddie Guerrero Day with special City Hall ceremony<\/a><\/p>\n

The event was attended by “Los Cobardes,” the Jefferson High School wrestling team, along with the principal and coach from Eddie’s alma mater.<\/p>\n

Sherilyn Guerrero, Eddie’s daughter, accepted the proclamation, expressing gratitude to the mayor, Rocha, and attendees, both in person and virtually.<\/p>\n

\"City<\/p>\n

City of El Paso honors WWE legend, declaring November 18 “Eddie Guerrero Day.” Credit: City of El Paso via YouTube<\/p>\n

Sherilyn said, <\/p>\n

Being here today, I think we can say Eddie Guerrero is more than alive, and he still lives on and I hope that when you all think of Eddie Guerrero, you know and you think of how much he loved El Paso. Thank you and Viva la raza!<\/p>\n

Rep. Rocha highlighted Guerrero’s impact, stating,<\/p>\n

The City of El Paso proudly honors Eddie Guerrero\u2019s enduring legacy as a hometown hero and cultural icon whose passion continues to inspire generations of athletes, performers, and fans, keeping his fighting spirit alive in the hearts of his community.<\/p>\n

Sherilyn also said she plans to continue the wrestling legacy, “To know what being a Guerrero means is to know it is not easy, it is far from it. It is rewarding, but we are built with a grit and a fight that we do not let up.”<\/p>\n

The ceremony concluded with a round of applause and plans for enhancing the mural at Lincoln Park to honor Eddie Guerrero’s legacy.<\/p>\n

\"Mural<\/p>\n

Mural enhancement presented during City Council’s declaration of November 18 “Eddie Guerrero Day.” Credit: City of El Paso via YouTube<\/p>\n

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