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6. Chavo Guerrero To Raw (2005)

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Sometimes a radical change to an established wrestler's persona can do wonders for their career (see: Dustin Rhodes becoming Goldust). Other times, such a change leads to raised eyebrows and a confused sputter. That was the case for Guerrero in 2005, who was moved to Raw, away from frequent partners/rivals Rey Mysterio and Uncle Eddie, as well as the Cruiserweight division.

Upon arriving on Raw, Chavo dyed his hair blonde and denounced his Latin heritage in favor of co-opting stereotypical Anglo characteristics under his new name 'Kerwin White'. To hammer the point, White made his entrance to mock Lawrence Welk-style music in khakis and a draped sweater, while driving a golf cart. After Eddie's passing that November, Chavo abandoned the gimmick and returned to SmackDown, his Guerrero surname thankfully restored.

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Justin has been a wrestling fan since 1989, and has been writing about it since 2009. Since 2014, Justin has been a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine. Justin also writes for History of Wrestling, and is a contributing author to James Dixon's Titan series.