8 Wrestlers Who Admitted To Cracking Under Pressure

5. Eddie Guerrero

Eddie Guerrero
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It's one of the most cathartic moments in WWE history, Eddie Guerrero's World Title win.

Overcoming the monstrous Brock Lesnar in a perfectly-played No Way Out 2004 tilt, the ultimate giant-killing preceded a massive, emotional outpouring. 'Latino Heat' grabbed his new strap, mounted the announce table, and held the prize aloft with his flag. At that moment he was one with the people - as he had been for much of his career.

This was a triumph the likes of which few get to experience in wrestling - and deserved - though running with the WWE Championship put great pressure on Guerrero.

"Eddie could fall into bouts of self-imposed depression when he felt like he didn't have the best match on a show," said Jim Ross. "That equates to having great pride in what one does." Things were amplified when he became the top dog, particularly as SmackDown's business took a hit with him at the helm. Forced to work through several injuries and with a JBL character that was yet to truly connect, it took a toll, with Guerrero telling confidants the weight on his shoulders was the hardest thing he'd ever carried in the business.

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