A simple forgotten line and a polite phrase transformed the widowed wife of Eddie Guerrero into one of the most hated and despised performers in professional wrestling history. "Excuse me" elicits a response of sheer venom from the WWE Unvierse thanks to the over-the-top screechiness with which Guerrero delivers it. The volume of reaction to her catchphrase is oftentimes so loud that the opening moments of her promos are drowned out by jeers. Over the course of her nine years with World Wrestling Entertainment, Guerrero has proven herself an ideal employee. She has done whatever the creative team has asked of her, no matter how embarrassing or humiliating it may be. Oftentimes, the segments or matches lead to some of the biggest reactions of the night from a fan base that likes to see the power-abusing get her comeuppance. Over the years, she has used her power to engage in relationships with Superstars eager to either keep hold of their spots or advance their careers. Edge and Dolph Ziggler both benefitted from being paired with Guerrero. Any babyface programmed against her saw their popularity increase. A grating personality whose temper tantrums were as entertaining as any other aspect of Raw or SmackDown, Guerrero was and is a spectacular heel. While she is no longer featured in a prevalent role on WWE programming, she remains a valuable part of the roster. No matter how long it is in between her appearances, she still generates some of the loudest reactions of the night. For that reason alone, she is one of the finest heat magnets of the last 14 years.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
