10 Sneaky Tributes To WWE Greats

2. Sasha Banks (Eddie Guerrero)

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Sasha Banks has never made a secret of the fact that Eddie Guerrero was her favourite pro wrestler growing up. The 'Legit Boss' has previous of wearing Eddie-Inspired ring gear, performing his trademark Frog Splash and talking up the influence 'Latino Heat' has had on her career in interviews.

2020 continues that trend.

On the first NXT Great American Bash special, Sasha rode to the ring on the back of a convertible. It was a smart entrance, one that immediately cast minds back to Guerrero's own lowrider intros at the height of his iconic career. There's no way that was a coincidence, not when Banks loves Eddie so much.

It wouldn't actually be a bad thing if Sasha brings that car back permanently once she inevitably supplants Bayley as SmackDown Women's Champion. Even if she doesn't, it'd still be cool to see. Modern-day WWE needs more individuality like this, and it doesn't hurt when it alludes to one of the best.

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