Introduction

‍ Next week,on November 13,2024,marks ⁣the 19th anniversary of ⁣the passing of Eddie Guerrero,a beloved figure in professional wrestling. He died on November 13, 2005, at the age of 38. His final match was a victory over Mr.‍ Kennedy at a SmackDown taping. ‍ The circumstances surrounding his death have, over the years, been subject too speculation, including rumors about ⁤a chair shot received during that final match.

The Final Match

Eddie Guerrero’s last professional wrestling match took place on November 11, 2005, at a SmackDown taping in Bakersfield, California. He defeated Mr.Kennedy (Kenneth Anderson) to retain the WWE Championship. the match itself was a standard SmackDown affair, featuring Guerrero’s signature blend of technical wrestling‍ and charismatic showmanship.
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The Chair Shot Rumor

⁤ Over the years, a persistent rumor has circulated among wrestling fans suggesting that a chair shot‍ received by⁢ guerrero during his final match may have contributed to his death. This speculation gained traction due to the inherent risks associated with chair shots‍ in professional wrestling, which can cause⁢ concussions and other serious injuries.
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‍ John “bradshaw” Layfield (JBL), a close ⁤friend and former rival of Guerrero, addressed these rumors on the Something to⁣ Wrestle podcast. He stated that he had never heard anyone suggest at the time that the chair shot was a factor in Guerrero’s death.

No, yeah, never. Not one time, no. And I⁣ think I’ve heard that over the years. I think it kind of kind of sounds familiar, but nobody⁢ thought that. You know, guys have gotten 1000s of chair shots over the years, and guys don’t die from chair shots, you know?

Official Cause of Death

The official cause of Eddie Guerrero’s death was determined to be heart failure due to underlying atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.⁢ This was confirmed by an autopsy conducted by the El Paso county Medical Examiner’s Office. The autopsy also revealed ‍that Guerrero had an enlarged heart, a condition that likely contributed to his sudden death.

While the chair shot rumor persists, medical professionals and ⁤those close to Guerrero have consistently ⁣maintained that his death was ‍due to pre-existing heart conditions, not a wrestling injury.

Wrestler Safety and Chair‍ Shots

The discussion surrounding Eddie Guerrero’s death and the chair shot rumor highlights the ongoing debate about wrestler safety in professional wrestling. ⁢Chair shots, once a common occurrence, have been significantly restricted in recent years due to growing awareness of the potential for long-term health consequences, including concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
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WWE implemented a ban on intentional chair shots to the head in⁢ 2006,