Today would have been the 50th birthday of former WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero, who passed away in 2005 due to heart failure at 38 years old Guerrero was born on October 9th, 1967 in El Paso, Texas and was part of the legendary Guerrero wrestling family.
During his 18 year career, Eddie wrestled for AAA, New Japan Pro Wrestling, ECW, WCW and WWE. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time.
Eddie’s widow Vickie tweeted the following day in remembrance:
Happy birthday #eddieguerrero ! You are loved and missed everyday! pic.twitter.com/zOu9A3KLGl
— Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) October 9, 2017
Here are some more acknowledgements from the wrestling world:
Happy Birthday to my Uncle….Big Brother…Best Friend. Every year, I forget how much I miss… https://t.co/ofE4k206cX
— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) October 9, 2017
#HappyBirthdayEddieGuerrero forever you will be in our hearts pic.twitter.com/lImqvmf5C0
— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) October 9, 2017
Happy Birthday? #EddieGuerrero https://t.co/ZvlaFLz6Pl
— Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) October 9, 2017
Feliz Cumpleaños #eddieguerrero happy birthday, always be remembered a true inspiration to everyone??…forever #ViVaLaRaza ?? pic.twitter.com/HJoZDmug5O
— KALISTO (@KalistoWWE) October 9, 2017
Happy Birthday Eddie! Im eternally grateful for the passion & inspiration you’ve given me. I hope I’m making you proud ??? #VivaLaRaza pic.twitter.com/rIJS8usYrm
— Peyton Royce (@WWEPeytonRoyce) October 9, 2017
Happy Birthday Eddie! ???? We miss you!! ???? We Love you! #Godbless you my Christian Brother #EddieGuerrero #GOAT #HillSong #HappyBirthday pic.twitter.com/10rZd1LfXg
— Amazing Red (@AmazingRed1) October 9, 2017
