10 of WCW's dirtiest scandals.

How in the world could then-WCW President Jim Herd let the WCW World Championship wind up on WWE television?
How in the world could then-WCW President Jim Herd let the WCW World Championship wind up on WWE television?

Scandal #7: Eric Bischoff's management techniques involve throwing coffee on the talent.

Eddie Guerrero and Eric Bischoff once had a tense incident backstage.
Eddie Guerrero and Eric Bischoff once had a tense incident backstage.

Though he passed on over a decade ago, the legacy of the late, great Eddie Guerrero is without question one of the greatest in pro wrestling history. His numerous title reigns all over the world, his pinfall victory over Brock Lesnar, and his ability to connect with the fans have all sealed his fate as a true Wrestling Legend.

However, there was a time that at least one person didn't think Eddie was a very big deal. The time was WCW's mid-1990s run, and the person was Eric Bischoff. Along with Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Bischoff believed that only established stars were going to be able to put WWE out of business. He wanted people who could 'put asses in seats,' as he so glibly stated.

When Eric was confronted backstage by Eddie Guerrero about Latino Heat's role with the company -- a standard practice in wrestling promotions at the time, where wrestlers were expected to be their own career advocates -- Bischoff grew so frustrated that he threw a cup of coffee on Eddie Guerrero.

Fortunately for Bischoff, Eddie's cooler head prevailed and he reported the incident to HR rather than throttling Eric Bischoff on the spot, as we all know he could have done. Eric was forced to apologize, and the incident was even referenced on Monday Nitro and led to the formation of the LWO.

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