Remembering Eddie Guerrero - One year on...

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On November 13th, 2005, the world saw the departure of a gifted wrestler, entertainer, father, and husband, Eduardo Gory Guerrero Lianes, known to us the fans as Eddie Guerrero. His death deeply saddened me and shook the wrestling world instantaneously. It hit me hard and I'll never forget the Sunday I logged on to WWE.com to find the news headlined in such a way.

One year on has passed today and I'd like to say R.I.P Eddie.

In this thread, commemorate Eddie Guerrero's death by contributing with a message, tribute, graphic, or simply through a discussion about the man and his legacy that remains.

Feel free to check out his WWE.com profile in the Hall of Fame section here to watch tribute videos, testimonials, and see photos of the late, great Eddie Guerrero.

...and yet he's still used in storylines. geez.MarkSmith

R.I.P. Eddie

Business as usual in WWE I guess. I mean, I haven't seen him in the RAW promo this week so that's quite odd for WWE.

Dean Malenko remembers his dearest friend Eddie Guerrero

On the morning of November 13, 2005 I awoke around 7:00 a.m. at the Marriott in downtown Minneapolis. I was headed to the Target Center for RAW and SmackDown. Following the shows that evening, the plans were to leave for Europe with the SmackDown brand. As I was preparing to head to the building with the other producers, I was met by Dave Finlay. Judging by the look on his face, I knew instantly that something was wrong. He proceeded to tell me of Eddie’s passing. At that moment my world stopped for what felt like a lifetime. The feeling was eerily reminiscent of my father’s passing in September of 1994. Until then, I hadn’t felt such a tragic loss as the day Eddie left us.

It’s an indescribable feeling to lose someone you’ve shared so much of your life with through the years. It’s hard to express ones feelings when they lose a loved one. I loved Eddie Guerrero very much. Eddie was part of my “road family” along with Chris Benoit for the past 15 years. I can honestly say I have spent more time with both Eddie and Chris than with my own family. On the road you form a bond of trust with each other, and with Eddie -- I would have trusted him with my life. As friends we shared milestone moments together, from him being part of my wedding to the birth of our children. We were bonded by our passion for the business and the fact that we were both second generation wrestlers. Eddie and I depended on each other through all the trials and tribulations of being on the road for so many years.

It seems unfathomable that the anniversary of his death is upon us. I have truly missed my friend along with the rest of the world. Throughout his career and personal life, Eddie touched numerous people. His smile and outgoing personality was contagious. I am certain he would have been proud to see his wife Vickie keeping the Guerrero name alive in the business. To this day, there isn’t an arena I enter that I don’t hear his name or feel his presence. I am truly blessed to have shared my life with someone like Eddie.

Your friend forever,
Dean Malenko

WWE 24/7 also offers Eddie's last match against Mr. Kenneddy for free right here

After a year and he is still being used in story lines. He is still missed but we seriously need to let him rest in peace. Peace being the key word.keiblerfan69

You have summed up my feelings exactly, but then again I'm sure everyone feels that way. Unfortunately it does not look like he will be taken out of a storyline for a long time.

I really can not believe that it has been one year since his passing already. Eddie was a great man, and I don't think there will ever be a doubt about that. Some of my fondest wrestling, in ring and mic, moments were courtesy of Eddie and I will always appreciate him for that.

wow a year already. and i still have is final match on DVR

RIP Eddie

I miss Eddie Guerrero.

R.I.P amigo. Viva La Raza!

WOW, one year already?! How have time gone by. I can still remember his last wrestling match against Mr. Kennedy. The man that has always brought laughter into the building and into the audience worldwide. I will always remember him forever. One of my favorite moment was the Eddie Guerrero/The Rock promo prior to their match that night. It was one of the most intense, and funniest promo, I heard from both guys. It was around July of 2002.KevyR