10 Wrestlers Who Proved That Funny DID Draw Money

10. Eddie Guerrero

One aspect of Eddie Guerrero’s legacy that is often overlooked, understandably considering his plethora of masterful matches, is the humour he brought to the business. It was the glimmer of mischievousness in his eyes and grin that truly magnified his charisma.

Guerrero was an expert at playing the sneaky and devious villain you couldn’t help but love. One of his best comedy tools was his willingness to throw himself around and get physical with slapstick. His signature schtick (from Lie, Cheat, and Steal 101) was to throw a chair into his opponent’s arms, and slam himself to the mat. The distracted ref would then give Guerrero the win via disqualification. Guerrero punctuated his cheating with a cheeky wink to camera.

Eddie wasn’t afraid to poke fun at the sacred, from the tradition of professional wrestling to his heritage and family legacy. He had a great comedy partnership with his nephew Chavo. Their strong bond enabled the hilarity to flow with ease.

Guerrero proved a smaller guy could be a draw and paved the way for a generation of superstars who didn’t fit the typical McMahon mould that essentially graded humans against the physique of a fully Hulked Bruce Banner. His humour was a huge asset.