10 Things We Learned From Bruce Prichard's The Radicalz Podcast
6. Vince McMahon Was Taken Aback By Eddie Guerrero's Lack Of Size
Today, Eddie Guerrero is regarded as one of the most beloved WWE performers of all time. Capturing the hearts and minds of the audience who adored him, 'Latino Heat' is remembered as a truly charismatic star who was world class inside the ring. Nowadays, Vince McMahon likely agrees with these sentiments, but he didn't always view Eddie with such distinction.
Asking to meet with every member of The Radicalz individually, McMahon wanted to talk money with each man. In the podcast, Bruce Prichard doesn't disclose exactly what kind of deal was on the table for each wrestler, but he does tell a funny little story about Guerrero.
Upon meeting Eddie, Vince McMahon politely asked Prichard to follow him round the nearest corner. Once there, the patriarch of WWE was flabbergasted at Guerrero's lack of physical presence. His very words were, "he's tiny".
Bruce was keen to point out his adulation for Guerrero, comparing him to Shawn Michaels. Vince obviously grew to love Eddie himself, but it's true that he wasn't exactly impressed by how small the wrestler was in terms of height and overall stature.