‘It was a Five-Star Traditional’

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has just lately commented on his 2004 WrestleMania 20 encounter with Eddie Guerrero, sharing his opinion that their WWE Championship match would not get the reward it ought to.

Speaking with WrestleZone’s Bill Pritchard, Angle revealed how the bout was overshadowed by the critically acclaimed predominant occasion—a triple-threat match between Triple H, Chris Benoit, and Shawn Michaels.

Why Angle Thinks It Was a Five-Star Match

Although their bout was promoted as a co-main occasion, Angle feels that the triple-threat match between the three superstars stole the present, eclipsing his and Guerrero’s timeless traditional within the minds of many followers.

“I would have to say the WrestleMania 20 match against Eddie Guerrero. That bout was overshadowed by a fantastic main event involving Triple H, Chris Benoit, and Shawn Michaels. That Triple Threat was arguably the greatest Triple Threat I ever witnessed in my life,” Angle instructed Pritchard in a podcast.

Though it did not get the identical quantity of hype because the featured bout, Angle remains to be feeling proud about his WrestleMania match in opposition to Guerrero. The Olympic gold medalist defined that their in-ring chemistry and Guerrero’s knack for making a artistic end had been the explanation why the match was one in all his finest all through his profession.

“I don’t say much about my bout with Eddie Guerrero, and it was a fantastic bout. It was an amazing finish. Eddie invented this ‘lie, cheat, and steal’ finish that was fantastic,” Angle remembered.

The conclusion concerned Guerrero dropping his boot throughout the match, prompting Angle to make use of his signature Ankle Lock. Guerrero, nonetheless, was in a position to slip out of the boot, with Angle holding on to it as he rushed in. According to Fightful, Guerrero took benefit with a speedy roll-up pin for the win—an ending that summed up his iconic “Lie, Cheat, Steal” character to perfection.

Eddie Guerrero’s Legacy Lives On

Angle known as Guerrero one of many all-time nice in-ring performers, even going as far as to match Guerrero to WWE icon Shawn Michaels.

“If there’s one guy who’s just every bit as good as Shawn Michaels, it’s Eddie,” Angle stated.

‘Viva La Raza’ Memory Lives On

For wrestling followers who like to witness Eddie Guerrero’s profession, we will not neglect to be hyped after listening to his entrance music “Viva La Raza.” It has change into a catchphrase for the Latino Splash (Frog Splash) pioneer.

Guerrero died in November 2005, however his legacy continues to have an effect on wrestlers and followers across the globe. John Cena, Rey Mysterio, JBL, and The Undertaker praised Eddie’s perspective in and off the ring throughout his unforgettable WWE profession.

If you have not heard it, here is the nostalgic throwback to his iconic entrance music.