Youâ<80><99>ll learn a great deal about Eddie Guerrero in the Viva La Rasta: The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero. For example, are you aware that his first â<80><9c>opponentâ<80> in his â<80><9c>debut matchâ<80> was against a stuffed monkey.
Safe to say that he won.
The three-disc â<80><9c>Valentineâ<80> to Latino Heat features those anecdotes and more. This is a loving, yet realistic tribute to the former WWE champion told the way these stories should be told. With matches interspersed with personal reflections of Guerrero. You wonâ<80><99>t find revisionist history here. From the blind date with Vicki to the battles with demons, you get the â<80><9c>total packageâ<80> that is Eddie Guerrero.
Referred to by his peers as magic, smooth and good, if not better than anyone in the world, Eddie Guerrero is a classic example of how a supposed lack of size can overcome the muscle obsession of many promoters. The DVD follows Guerrero from his days with Art Barr to his reign as WWE champion.
You see him in ECW, WCW and WWE. Who made Eddie a star? He did. He had the natural ability and charisma that WWE shined a bright spotlight on.
You learn new things about Latino Heat. You remember things that you may have forgotten. The brief teaming with Chris Jericho in WCW, nicknamed the â<80><9c>North and South of the Border Connectionâ<80> and referred to by Y2J as the â<80><9c>best tag team that never existed.â<80>
WCW was a microcosm of Guerreroâ<80><99>s professional struggles. He struggled with his fellow cruiserweights in a â<80><9c>second WCW,â<80> outside of the bright spotlight of the larger and more well-known stars. Rey Mysterio claimed to have actually created moves with Eddie while they were down in Atlanta. Sadly, few in the upper echelon noticed.
But, seriously, did we have to hear sn*ppets of commentary from Steve McMichael and Lee Marshall.
His WWE days are covered in great detail, save for the omission of his â<80><9c>Radicalzâ<80> days, which is understandable, but sad. The Latino Heat character truly evolved into a fun-loving, but aggressive and supremely talented wrestler. He poked fun at others. He poked fun at himself and his heritage. Winning the WWE title was a career hallmark. His reaction to the victory is a real moment. The belt was not a prop.
If you are a fan of Eddie Guerrero and/or a fan of good wrestling, pick up this highly recommended DVD. Simply put, Eddie Guerrero was vastly talented, respected and, most importantly, loved. Seriously, if you donâ<80><99>t shed a tear at the end, you have a heart of stone or have had your tear ducts removed. His loss is still so fresh.
The Particulars:
Disc 1
The Complete Package
Vickie Guerrero – Early Eddie
ECW World Television Championship Match
2 Cold Scorpio vs. Eddie Guerrero
Hardcore TV April 8, 1995
Dean Malenko – A New Style in ECW
ECW World Television Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
Hostile City Showdown April 15, 1995
Jim Ross – Arrival in WCW
Eddie Guerrero vs. Shinjiro Otani
Starrcade December 27, 1995
Ric Flair – US Title
United States Heavyweight Championship Match
Ric Flair vs. Eddie Guerrero
Hog Wild August 10, 1996
Chris Jericho – Battling for Respect
United States Heavyweight Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Jericho
SuperBrawl February 23, 1997
Rey Mysterio – Striving for Perfection
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero
Nitro November 10, 1997
Dean Malenko – Rivalry Renewed
WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
Starrcade December 28, 1997
Chavo Guerrero – Adapting Wrestling Styles
Eddie Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon
Slamboree May 17, 1998
Chavo Guerrero – Ring General
Juventud Guerrera vs. Eddie Guerrero
Nitro August 3, 1998
Vickie Guerrero – Car Accident
Psychosis vs. Eddie Guerrero
Thunder June 24, 1999
Disc 2
Chris Jericho – Latino Heat
European Championship Match
Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Guerrero
RAW April 3, 2000
Matt Hardy – Master of Psychology
King of the Ring Qualifying Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Matt Hardy
SmackDown! June 8, 2000
Jerry “The King” Lawler – Frogsplash
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero
Backlash April 21, 2002
Jeff Hardy – The Perfect Wrestler
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Jeff Hardy
RAW April 29, 2002
Edge – The Conclusion
No Disqualification Match
Edge vs. Eddie Guerrero
SmackDown! September 26, 2002
Chavo Guerrero – Los Guerreros
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Team Angle vs. Los Guerreros
Backlash April 27, 2003
John Cena – Low Rider
Latino Heat Parking Lot Brawl
John Cena vs. Eddie Guerrero
SmackDown! September 11, 2003
Chavo Guerrero Sr. – Family Rivalry
Eddie Guerrero vs. Chavo Guerrero
Royal Rumble January 25, 2004
Vickie Guerrero – Champion
WWE Championship Match
Brock Lesnar vs. Eddie Guerrero
No Way Out February 15, 2004
Extras:
Los Guerreros Vignettes
Baby Carriage
Pool
Low Rider
Golf
Vale
Outtakes
Disc 3
Rey Mysterio – True Champion
WWE Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio
SmackDown! March 18, 2004
JBL – Heated Rivalry
WWE Championship Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. John “Bradshaw” Layfield
Judgment Day – May 16, 2004
JBL – Wrestling a Live Wire
Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship
JBL vs. Eddie Guerrero
SmackDown! July 15, 2004
Michael Cole – Entertaining
WWE Championship Series
Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle
SmackDown! April 14, 2005
Rey Mysterio – Born with Charisma
Steel Cage Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero
SmackDown! September 9, 2005
Batista – Losing a Friend
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs. Eddie Guerrero
No Mercy October 9, 2005
Remembering Eddie
Extras:
Chris Jericho Meets Eddie for the First Time
Eddie’s Final Match
Eddie Guerrero vs. Mr. Kennedy
SmackDown! November 11, 2005
