A flying cross-body move from Eddie, some more smashmouth stuff outside of the ring. From there, it’s a decent enough back and forth match. JBL collects himself and gives it right back to Guerrero for a bit. JBL hits a ring post or two and ends up flying on to the Spanish announce table (predictable, of course, but a little on the ironic side, too…) and actually tires to bail on the event altogether before Eddie chases him up the ramp and hauls him back to the ring. There’s the first few minutes in which they bounce each other around the ringside area. But this event is really two different matches. The anticipation before they lock up is terrific. Here’s the thing: The build up to the match is good. But there’s not too much time for light-hearted fanfare because, as Marvel’s ever – lovin ‘ blue-eyed Thing might say: “It’s clobberin’ time!” He makes his was to ringside in grand fashion, riding in a tricked-out custom low-rider. Redemption is on the horizon as Eddie’s music hits. Don’t skip through this segment because it is truly one of the most wicked heel promos you’ll ever see. Every time I watch this, I am completely surprised that Bradshaw didn’t bring the arena down around him before this match even got moving. And–to add insult to injury–he suggests that Guerrero’s mother could work at JBL’s estate as a maid to make ends meet once her son is stripped of his championship gold. Here’s how it starts: JBL takes to the mic before the match, generating enough heat to rival a SoCal wildfire as he vows to take the WWE Heavyweight Championship away from Eddie once and for all. The action and intrigue both came to a head at Judgment Day 2004 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Family members were insulted and threatened, honor was lost and regained many times over, and JBL cranked out anti-immigrant promos the likes of which would make an Arizona Minuteman blush. The feud between Guerrero and JBL consisted of high drama and epic battles. As many folks know by now, the reality of the matter is that these men were very good friends behind the scenes and, in some ways, their relative familiarity with one another might have given them the ability to push the envelope now and again. In the setup for the match, JBL provides an overview of his 2004 feud with Guerrero, providing a good deal of perspective on what appeared to be one of the more bitter rivalries of the day. This match is presented in its entirety on Disc 3 WWE’s Viva La Raza: The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero DVD set. Viva La Raza – The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero (2008)Įddie Guerrero vs. These are the matches you have to see before you die. These are the matches that any and all fans must see at one time or another to gain a transcendent appreciation for the spectacle of pro wrestling. These are the matches that exemplify pro wrestling as both sport and entertainment. For this category of wrestling match, simple kudos are just not enough. But there are some truly special matches, too. Our more “scholarly” types can likely share a short dissertation about the more remarkable matches that literally changed the very history of pro wrestling – for better or for worse, even. We have our own respective opinions about what constitutes a “great” match and we’re always happy to offer a dusty old VHS tape, a secondhand DVD collection or a YouTube link to back up our assertions. We wrestling fans have a penchant for sharing our favorite moments of the sport with our fellow enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts (much to the collective chagrin of the latter group, I’m sure).
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