Ranking Every WWE Grand Slam Champion From Worst To Best
3. Eddie Guerrero
It was in shadow of Eddie Guerrero's death that WWE first implemented a publicly monitored Wellness Policy. It was a tacit acknowledgment of the drug problems Guerrero had battled throughout his career, as well an effort to control the recreational and performance-enhancing crutches the majority of the roster had leaned on thanks to a long-established culture of progression in the organisation.
'Latino Heat' sadly succumbed to bicep-inflating vices having tackled other demons following a 2001 release. In just over a year with the company, he'd won the Intercontinental and European Title, but the drug problems that nearly killed him in WCW had followed him North.
His return was an ultimate feel-good story. He garnered huge support in doubles action with nephew Chavo, before becoming one of the most beloved babyfaces on television as United States champion. His famous victory over Brock Lesnar at No Way Out 2004 was surprising, but not underserved. More charismatic than his Canadian counterpart Chris Benoit just a month before he too reached the summit of an industry that would eventually contribute to his own demise.
Eddie's story had a deeply upsetting premature ending, but the brightest chapter remains the best reminder of his incredible legacy.