6 Controversies WWE wants you to forget

#4 Using Eddie Guerrero's death as a storyline

WWE used Vickie after Eddie's tragic demise

Eddie Guerrero was a crafty, resourceful wrestler who would do anything to win a match. Despite being a heel for most of his career, he was popular in and out of the ring and was at the peak of his career as a face during 2003–2005, becoming the top wrestler on the SmackDown brand in 2004.

He passed away in November 2005 at the peak of his popularity which became one of the reasons why Vince McMahon decided to use his death in a storyline.

After some genuine tribute episodes, it wasn’t long before Eddie’s passing was used in twisted plots, such as Rey Mysterio praying to his departed friend and carrying his memory into matches.

It even went on to Randy Orton claiming that Guerrero wasn’t in Heaven, but actually in Hell. Needless to say, it was mostly tasteless and left many fans unimpressed.

Eddie’s wife Vickie Guerrero was later used in many storylines after his death and many revolved around her having affairs after Eddie’s departure.