Eddie Guerrero

Who was Eddie Guerrero?

Eduardo

Gory Llanes Guerrero, better

known by his ring name Eddie Guerrero, was a Mexican American

professional wrestler. Born into a legendary Mexican wrestling family,

Eddie Guerrero managed to maintain the storied legacy of his family.

Through the 1990s, he had a distinguished career, working for every

major professional wrestling promotion in the United States. Guerrero's in-ring character was

that of a crafty, resourceful wrestler who would do anything to win a

match. His famous mantra became "Lie. Cheat. Steal". Despite being a heel

for much of his career, he became popular in and outside the ring.

Throughout his career, Guerrero encountered various substance abuse

problems outside of wrestling, including alcoholism and an addiction to

pain killers. His problems outside of the ring were sometimes

integrated into his storylines.