10 Wrestlers That Tragically Turned To Drugs

1. Eddie Guerrero

Eddieguerrero Part of the infamous Guerrero family, Eddie is still widely regarded as one of the finest superstars in modern wrestling history. He wrestled in Mexico and Japan for several major promotions. In the United States, Guerrero wrestled in ECW, WCW and WWE. Guerrero's gimmick was that of 'Latino Heat', a crafty, resourceful wrestler who would do anything to win a match. His catchphrase became 'Lie, Cheat and Steal,' which was used in one of his entrance themes. Despite being a villain for most of his career, Eddie had a huge run as a baby face towards the end of his life. He was widely regarded as one of the most respected and gifted technical wrestlers in history. He held 23 titles all over the world but in the big time that is WWE, he held: One WWE Championship, two Intercontinental Championships, four Tag Team Championships, one United States Championship and two European Championships. He held the eleventh Triple Crown and Sixth Grand Slam in WWE. Unfortunately, he experienced various substance abuse problems outside of wrestling, including alcoholism and an addiction to painkillers. These real-life issues were sometimes incorporated into his storyline. These demons ultimately lead to his death in 2005, aged 38. On November 13, 2005, Guerrero was found unconscious in his hotel room by his nephew, Chavo who attempted CPR but couldn't revive his uncle. Eddie was pronounced dead when paramedics arrived at the scene. An autopsy revealed that Guerrero died as a result of acute heart failure due to underlying atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Guerrero's wife Vickie Guerrero claimed that he had been unwell in the week preceding his death. Eddie, one of the most popular guys on the roster by all account, left behind three children and wife Vickie. Viva La Raza.
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