Saturday, November 13th marked the 5-year anniversary of the death of former WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero.
WWE stars Edge and Rey Mysterio paid tribute to Eddie at Saturday’s live WWE event in Germany. Rey talked to the crowd about Eddie after he and Edge defeated the team of Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger. He and Edge celebrated in the ring after their match doing some of Eddie’s signature poses.
“Eddie Guerrero” was one of the top trending topics on Twitter on Saturday, with Eddie’s family and former colleagues paying their respects on Twitter:
Chavo Guerrero: “5 yrs ago today we lost 1of the greatest of all time. Wrestler and person. Eddie Guerrero!”
Vickie Guerrero: “Today is a day of remembrance that is heavy on my heart”
Chris Jericho: “Eddy Guerrero was a good friend and a good man. I miss his friendship, humor and wisdom every day. Que Paso Putillo Falso?!?”
Kurt Angle: “Today is a day to honor the greatest wrestler I had the privilege to wrestle with. Eddie guerrerro left this world 5 years ago. I miss him.”
Taz: “Eddie G, u r missed & loved by millions. I miss your humor, amazing talent & your friendship! U will never be forgotten….RIP bro.”
CM Punk: “I wake up and plan to try to get Eddie Guerreros name to trend and it already is! Good Job people.”
Goldust: “I am a big fan of the boys who can actually work…like eddie”
Mickie James: “R.I.P. Eddie =) “Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” Eskimo Proverb.”
