JBL Reflects on Eddie Guerrero: “My Greatest Regret Is That Eddie’s Not Here”

WWE legend John “Bradshaw” Layfield (JBL) recently opened up about his deep regret over the loss of his friend and former rival Eddie Guerrero. Speaking on the Something to Wrestle With podcast, JBL shared heartfelt memories of Guerrero, emphasizing the profound impact Guerrero had on wrestling and on his own career.

JBL’s Tribute to Eddie Guerrero

JBL described Eddie Guerrero as a kind and influential person, both inside and outside the ring. He reflected on the legacy Guerrero left behind after his untimely passing in 2005 at the age of 38.

“What a good guy. People ask me all the time, ‘What do I regret most in life?’ The thing I regret the most is that Eddie Guerrero is not here. I wish Eddie were here now so that he could be on the show with us, so I could sit around and talk to him, like the old guys, and bash the young guys for not knowing what they’re doing.”

JBL’s candid reflections reveal the void Guerrero’s absence has left in the wrestling world and his personal life.

Eddie Guerrero’s Influence

JBL credited Guerrero’s influence for shaping WWE and inspiring countless wrestlers.

“Eddie was such a nice person and such a great person. He influenced so many people, not just by what he did in the ring but what he did outside the ring. Our world has really missed out by Eddie not being here.”

Guerrero’s passing led to two heartfelt WWE tribute shows in his honor, where JBL struggled to hold back tears during his video tribute.

A Friendship Beyond the Ring

JBL and Eddie Guerrero shared a storied rivalry, including their legendary feud over the WWE Championship in 2004. However, their bond extended beyond the ring, rooted in mutual respect and camaraderie.

Eddie Guerrero’s legacy remains a cornerstone of WWE history, and JBL’s heartfelt words remind fans of the profound loss the wrestling community experienced with Guerrero’s passing.