Post by Ll3yd on Feb 16, 2004 14:12:17 GMT -5
The following is taken from WWE.com:
At 6:58 P.S.T. Eddie Guerrero made his way to the ring for his title shot against Brock Lesnar as one of WWE’s greatest underdogs. Thirty-three minutes later, he left, one of its proudest champions.
Where Guerrero’s victory will ultimately be ranked in the pantheon of the unexpected probably won’t be settled for some time, but given the fact that this was his first major championship match, that he was facing the indomitable Lesnar, and that a title defense at WrestleMania XX would go to the victor, it’s fair to say that few gave Eddie a chance.
For Eddie though, this was never about what others might think. It was about the years of sacrifice, conquering his personal demons, and working for the dream that never died. The result was more than he could have imagined and the emotions overtook him after his victory.
“It’s unbelievable. I can’t describe how I feel,” said a tearful Eddie just moments after being handed the belt. “It’s my dream come true, more than my dream actually. I know all things are possible now. Even though this was a dream of mine, sometimes I wondered if it was too farfetched. You want to grab all your dreams with all your heart, but sometimes they seem so far away that you can’t.”
“I think I sold myself short in the past, and I hope my victory sends a good message to everyone out there. I really hope it does. Who’d ever expect a Chicano, 5’9” and 220 pounds to win the WWE Championship? I’m just thankful and there are a lot of people behind it. I can’t take all the credit. “
Why did Eddie’s dream come true at No Way Out? According to the champ, there were several reasons. There were the many that have helped him, his faith, but also belief in himself and the work ethic to translate that belief into action.
“You can ask God and others for all the help you want, but you better bring the shovel because you’ve got to do the work.”
Eddie Guerrero certainly brought his shovel tonight, and for that, he can now lay claim to the championship he always dreamed of.
At 6:58 P.S.T. Eddie Guerrero made his way to the ring for his title shot against Brock Lesnar as one of WWE’s greatest underdogs. Thirty-three minutes later, he left, one of its proudest champions.
Where Guerrero’s victory will ultimately be ranked in the pantheon of the unexpected probably won’t be settled for some time, but given the fact that this was his first major championship match, that he was facing the indomitable Lesnar, and that a title defense at WrestleMania XX would go to the victor, it’s fair to say that few gave Eddie a chance.
For Eddie though, this was never about what others might think. It was about the years of sacrifice, conquering his personal demons, and working for the dream that never died. The result was more than he could have imagined and the emotions overtook him after his victory.
“It’s unbelievable. I can’t describe how I feel,” said a tearful Eddie just moments after being handed the belt. “It’s my dream come true, more than my dream actually. I know all things are possible now. Even though this was a dream of mine, sometimes I wondered if it was too farfetched. You want to grab all your dreams with all your heart, but sometimes they seem so far away that you can’t.”
“I think I sold myself short in the past, and I hope my victory sends a good message to everyone out there. I really hope it does. Who’d ever expect a Chicano, 5’9” and 220 pounds to win the WWE Championship? I’m just thankful and there are a lot of people behind it. I can’t take all the credit. “
Why did Eddie’s dream come true at No Way Out? According to the champ, there were several reasons. There were the many that have helped him, his faith, but also belief in himself and the work ethic to translate that belief into action.
“You can ask God and others for all the help you want, but you better bring the shovel because you’ve got to do the work.”
Eddie Guerrero certainly brought his shovel tonight, and for that, he can now lay claim to the championship he always dreamed of.
