Joining the then-WWF in January, 2000, Eddie Guerrero quickly developed a bond with the promotion's audience. Morphing into 'Latino Heat', he was a popular addition to the mid card scene. Just when he was settling into a grove and getting the respect that had been missing in WCW, Guerrero's personal life got in the way. Arrested for drunk driving in late-2001, he was released from his contract. Cleaning up his act immeasurably by the Spring of 2002, Eddie returned to the WWF. It wasn't long after that the organisation was renamed WWE, and Guerrero's fortunes would be more fruitful this time around. Even though he returned as a heel, it didn't take long for fans to reconnect with the man. By the time he was teaming with his nephew, Chavo as 'Los Guerrero's, he was one of the most popular acts on television. Guerrero was on fire throughout 2003, and people were pushing for him to be given a top line run. WWE were likely hesitant, due to his pain medication addiction problems of before, and the fact he wasn't exactly the biggest wrestler around. Eddie's world class ability and natural connection to the fans helped him win the WWE Title in February, 2004. Right up until he died in late-2005, he was a main event player.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
