Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28269 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Synopsis
Eddie Guerrero was destined to be a pro wrestler from the moment he was born. His father was Gory Guerrero, the founding father of Lucha Libre (Mexican pro wrestling), widely considered the best wrestler, pound for pound, in Mexican history. His older brothers Chavo, Mando and Hector all gained worldwide reputations from Mexico to Japan. Eddie followed a similar route and by 1993 he was one of the top foreign stars in Japan. Back home however tragedy struck when his tag partner, Art Barr, was found dead in his bedroom in Springfield, Oregon. Eddie left Mexico for Extreme Championship Wrestling in the US, moving on to the WCW in 1995 and the WWE (then still WWF) in 2000. A car crash in 1997 had left him addicted to painkillers and this, coupled with alcohol problems, led the WWE to release him for rehabilitation. Nevertheless with true strength of character he overcame his demons, ultimately returning to become WWE Champion in 2004. As skilled with the microphone as he was in the ring, Eddie Guerrero's style and charisma won him thousands of fans, who chanted his name each time he enters the arena.

This full and frank story of a charmed life almost wrecked by addiction and redeemed by grit and determination is one that every wrestling fan will want to read.

Customer Reviews

An excellent read
This book was ordered by mistake and not being a big fan of Eddie I wasn't sure whether to keep it or not. After reading it I am so glad I did.
This is thee best wrestler biog I have read. It is honest, open and frank and has made me appreciate wrestling in a completely different way.
This book takes you on a journey with Eddie and after reading it you actually feel like you know the guy. I would highly recommend to any true wrestling fan who has an interest in all wrestling not just WWE.
Taken way before his time... RIP Eddie xx