Published 22:02 IST, November 17th 2019
Eddie Guerrero Tribute: When John Cena won everyone's hearts with this kind gesture
John Cena received a standing ovation from the fans for his heartwarming gesture for Eddie Guerrero on the special edition of Raw after his sudden demise.
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Eddie Guerrero passed away on vember 13, 2005, due to acute heart failure. All fans and his co-workers were shocked by his untimely demise. A tribute show was held in his hor that h featured both Raw and Smackdown superstars and among m was one of Eddie's close friends John Cena. year 2005 is when Cena's rise to superstardom h begun. He went on to win his first WWE Championship at Wrestlemania 21 and re was looking back. A couple of months later, he was drafted to Raw. However, after Vengeance 2005, a section of crowd started to boo n WWE Champion and boos only got louder each week. But, on Eddie Guerrero's tribute show, ' Champ' won hearts of people present in arena.
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John Cena wins people's hearts
In main event of that night's Raw John Cena faced Randy Orton. When Cena h me his way to ring, he h received more boos than cheers. Both young superstars gave ir best and just when Cena was on verge of winning that contest. Randy's far Cowboy Bob Orton attacked Cena from behind and match ended in disqualification. far-son duo n attacked WWE Champ but it was just a matter of time before Cena gave it back. He first got rid of Orton Sr. and n delivered an FU to Randy to end proceedings. But he was just t done yet.
After match, referee handed WWE title to him and he was seen smiling but his face looked gloomy. On that particular night, all performers were wearing Eddie Guerrero's ''I'm your Papi!'' shirt and so was Cena. He took off his T-shirt and laid it flat in center of ring with Eddie Guerrero, Lati Heat facing up. In what was a really heart-touching gesture, John Cena n laid his belt on T-shirt and exited ring as he received huge round of applause from fans.
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John Cena's tribute to Eddie Guerrero
While paying tribute to Eddie Guerrero on that episode of Raw, John Cena fondly remembered 'Lati Heat' and also spoke about how much he meant to him.
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''Eddie Guerrero was a great man. He was one of most passionate individuals about everything that he did. On a personal level, when I didn't kw anything he helped me t only as an in-ring partner but as a far figure. stuff that you don't necessarily teach - hip tosses and body slams. Eddie Guerrero went past that and taught me to find this (heart, passion and determination) through all his technical prowess. That's what Eddie h best. He h this. He taught me to find this and he taught me to embrace it- good, b or indifferent. My condolences go out to Eddie Guerrero family and I kw who were in locker room close to him. Chavo of course, Rey Mysterio, Chris Beit, and Dean Malenko. Eddie was a man of faith, so I kw he is in a better place but selfishly, every single one of us will miss him. We love you, Eddie", said John Cena.
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18:35 IST, November 17th 2019