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IrishTracy
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WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
Nephew Finds Eddie Guerrero, 38, After Wrestler Fails to Answer
MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 13) - World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Eduardo Gory Guerrero was found dead in his hotel room Sunday morning in Minneapolis, where he was scheduled to appear that evening in a WWE Supershow.
When Guerrero, 38, didn't respond to a wake-up call, hotel security at Minneapolis Marriott City Center and Guerrero's nephew and fellow WWE wrestler, Chavo Guerrero, forced entry into the room shortly after 7 a.m., police said.
The 5-feet-8, 220-pound wrestler was found on the floor. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
There were no apparent signs of foul play or suicide, police said. An autopsy was planned at the Hennepin County medical examiner's office.
He was a featured star on the UPN series "WWE Smackdown!" and son of Mexican wrestler Gory Guerrero.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie, and daughters Shaul, 14; Sherilyn, 9; and Kaylie Marie, 3, according to WWE Web site.
"This is a huge loss," said WWE chairman Vince McMahon. "Eddie was a wonderful, fun-loving human being. Eddie was a consummate performer."
Chavo Guerrero and McMahon said Guerrero was open about his past drug and alcohol abuse but they said he'd been sober for four years.
Guerrero was in the Twin Cities with 60 to 80 other wrestlers to film "Friday Night Smackdown" at the Target Center.
"I know Eddie would want the show to go on," Chavo Guerrero said.
In February 2004, Guerrero became the second wrestler of Hispanic heritage to be WWE champion when he defeated Brock Lesnar, a former University of Minnesota wrestling standout. Guerrero lost the title four months later.
In May 2004, UPN aired the special "Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story." The one-hour program chronicled his childhood and his struggle with drug addiction that almost cost him his job, family and life before his recovery and eventual capture of the WWE championship.
Guerrero grew up in El Paso, Texas. He and his three older brothers were all wrestlers.
Information from: Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
i just read this, i cant believe it. 
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| Posted 11/14/05 8:33 AM |
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
I read that last night....I can't believe it.. Smackdown won't be the same.
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| Posted 11/14/05 9:07 AM |
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
I just read this this morning. How sad, DH is a HUGE wrestling fan.
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
yes, it was a very sad day for us yesterday
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
what do you guys think it may have been? You think he may have had a heart attack?
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| Posted 11/14/05 9:20 AM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
early reports say heart failure
i'm not even going to speculate
his nephew chavo, said vis a press conference that Eddie was an addict, but he had cleaned up and been sober for 4 years
so, either he was lying, or the past abuse caught up with him, OR it was completely unrelated
Monday Night Raw tonight (and Smackdown on Friday) will be special tribute shows. They were taped last night.
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| Posted 11/14/05 9:24 AM |
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
early reports say heart failure
i'm not even going to speculate
his nephew chavo, said vis a press conference that Eddie was an addict, but he had cleaned up and been sober for 4 years
so, either he was lying, or the past abuse caught up with him, OR it was completely unrelated
Monday Night Raw tonight (and Smackdown on Friday) will be special tribute shows. They were taped last night.
He was only 38...so sad.
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| Posted 11/14/05 9:27 AM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
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Posted by CaptainCharisma424
early reports say heart failure
i'm not even going to speculate
his nephew chavo, said vis a press conference that Eddie was an addict, but he had cleaned up and been sober for 4 years
so, either he was lying, or the past abuse caught up with him, OR it was completely unrelated
Monday Night Raw tonight (and Smackdown on Friday) will be special tribute shows. They were taped last night.
He was only 38...so sad.
That is so horrible....
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QuoteTheRaven424
22 Months?!!!!
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
even if you guys aren't wrestling fans, i encourage you to watch
USA Network 9 p.m.
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nylisa
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
early reports say heart failure
i'm not even going to speculate
his nephew chavo, said vis a press conference that Eddie was an addict, but he had cleaned up and been sober for 4 years
so, either he was lying, or the past abuse caught up with him, OR it was completely unrelated
Monday Night Raw tonight (and Smackdown on Friday) will be special tribute shows. They were taped last night.
I agree with you Don. I think all those years being addict finally caught up to him. The was a sad day in our house yesterday too. Also, he was so young and left behind 3 children (14, 9 and 3 years old).
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QuoteTheRaven424
22 Months?!!!!
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
from reading the spoilers, the show tonight is incredible
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| Posted 11/14/05 9:38 AM |
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nylisa
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
from reading the spoilers, the show tonight is incredible
I agree with this. Smackdown is going to unbelieveable too.
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| Posted 11/14/05 9:47 AM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
oh wow _ iremember him...I watched it when it was still WWF.....
Scott
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| Posted 11/14/05 9:47 AM |
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IluvBo
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
How sad. My son is going to be really upset. He's a huge wrestling fan.
Wow, he was only 38 years old. I thought he was handsome.
 for his entire family.
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btrflygrl
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
When I read the FM that don sent me, DH and I both got a little teary eyed. I am so upset that I just don't know what to think. This is the first wrestler to pass away since I've started watching in the last 3 years that I've become "attached" to.
DH said that his past drug abuse (Chavo said it was alcohol and prescription) can absolutely do so much damage that once you are sober, it can be a factor in an untimely death.
to all the WWE fans on LIF. I'll be thinking of you while watching RAW tonight
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
Posted by btrflygrl
When I read the FM that don sent me, DH and I both got a little teary eyed. I am so upset that I just don't know what to think. This is the first wrestler to pass away since I've started watching in the last 3 years that I've become "attached" to.
DH said that his past drug abuse (Chavo said it was alcohol and prescription) can absolutely do so much damage that once you are sober, it can be a factor in an untimely death.
to all the WWE fans on LIF. I'll be thinking of you while watching RAW tonight
i read the spoilers, it's some show
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jennandrob
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Re: WWE Star Found Dead in Minneapolis Hotel
Oh gosh, I cannot even believe this
I've been a really big wrestling fan for as long as I can remember, and always loved Eddie. He was a fantastic wrestler and showman, and will be sorely missed.
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