Introduction
The Guerrero family is one of the most famous and influential dynasties in the history of professional wrestling. From the legendary Gory Guerrero to the late Eddie Guerrero, the family has produced many champions and hall of famers in various promotions. But how is Chavo Guerrero, who recently made headlines for his criticism of Rey Mysterio, related to Eddie Guerrero, his former tag team partner and friend? In this article, we will explore the relationship between the two wrestlers and the complicated family dynamic they had.
Chavo and Eddie: Nephew and uncle, but more like brothers
Chavo Guerrero is the son of Chavo Guerrero Sr., also known as Chavo Classic, who was Eddie Guerrero’s eldest brother. Chavo and Eddie were technically nephew and uncle, but they were only three years apart in age. They grew up as brothers, fighting and loving each other. According to Chavo, both he and Eddie were “mistakes”, meaning they were not planned by their parents. He said in an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda:
He was my grandfather’s late mistake and I was my father’s early mistake. So both of us were not supposed to be here. We were brothers. He was technically my uncle, but we were just three years apart and we grew up as brothers a 100%. We fought like brothers, we loved like brothers1
Chavo and Eddie started their wrestling careers in Mexico, where they learned the lucha libre style from their father and uncle. They also wrestled in Japan, where they honed their skills and gained popularity. They eventually made their way to the United States, where they worked for various promotions such as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Chavo and Eddie: Tag team partners and rivals
Chavo and Eddie began an angle with each other in 1998 while both were employed by WCW, marking the first time that Guerreros were aligned together on national television. They teamed and feuded with each other during that time until the angle ended when Eddie formed Latino World Order, a faction of Hispanic wrestlers2
Chavo and Eddie reunited in WWE in 2002, where they formed a tag team called Los Guerreros. They adopted the motto “We lie, we cheat, we steal”, which reflected their heelish tactics and charismatic personalities. They won the WWE Tag Team Championship twice and became fan favorites. They also had memorable matches and segments with teams such as Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit, Edge and Rey Mysterio, and The Basham Brothers.
However, Chavo and Eddie also had their share of conflicts and betrayals. In 2004, Chavo turned on Eddie and blamed him for holding him back. They had a heated rivalry that culminated in a match at the Royal Rumble, where Eddie defeated Chavo. They later reconciled and teamed up again, but their relationship was never the same.
Chavo and Eddie: The legacy and the controversy
Eddie Guerrero passed away on November 13, 2005, due to acute heart failure. He was 38 years old. His death shocked and saddened the wrestling world, especially his family and friends. Chavo was one of the last people to see Eddie alive, as he found him unconscious in his hotel room and tried to revive him. He said in an interview with WWE:
He was my best friend. He was my brother. He was everything to me. He was my hero. He was my mentor. He was my teacher. He was everything3
Chavo continued to wrestle in WWE after Eddie’s death, often paying tribute to him by using his signature moves and wearing his merchandise. He also became close with Rey Mysterio, who was Eddie’s other best friend and tag team partner. Chavo and Rey won the WWE Tag Team Championship in 2006, dedicating their victory to Eddie.
However, Chavo recently expressed his displeasure with Rey’s constant association with Eddie, especially in the current storyline involving Rey’s son Dominik. Chavo accused Rey of exploiting Eddie’s name and legacy for money and fame. He said in a live signing with Captain’s Corner:
I don’t like it. I don’t like it at all. I think it’s just a way to make money. And it’s not Rey, it’s the company. It’s a way to make money off Eddie’s name. Rey doesn’t need it. The Guerreros don’t need it. Eddie was my uncle. He was Rey’s friend. But he was my blood. He was my uncle. And I just think that, you know, it’s been enough. It’s been enough.
Chavo also dismissed the idea of facing Rey at WrestleMania 40, saying that he doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. He said that he respects Rey as a wrestler and a friend, but he doesn’t agree with his actions.
Conclusion
Chavo Guerrero and Eddie Guerrero had a unique and complex relationship that spanned decades and promotions. They were family, friends, partners, and rivals. They shared the highs and lows of the wrestling business and the Guerrero legacy. They also had their differences and disagreements, which continue to this day. Chavo and Eddie may not have been blood brothers, but they were brothers in every other way. And that is the truth behind the wrestling family.
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