'Best ever' WWE legend died in star nephew's arms on hotel bathroom floor

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wrestling business is full of legends whose names are still chanted by adoring crowds today.From Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock to Ric Flair's “wooo” chant and John Cena, the list of bone-fide top tier WWE superstars is endless.But there is one name that perhaps sticks out above all others – even 17 years after his death.READ MORE: Impact Wrestling's Kaz challenging for belt that 'defined' career at Bound for GloryEddie Guerrero is arguably one of the biggest legends to ever step foot in a squared circle, and his death in 2005 shocked millions around the world.Nicknamed Latino Heat, Eddie, who would have turned 55 today, was adored by legions of fans for his excellent in-ring ability, his uniqueness on the microphone and his tendency to make you love him and hate him in equal measures.He was just hitting his peak when news of his sad death was announced.A multi-time champion, Eddie was part of the legendary Guerrero wrestling dynasty.He joined WWE in 2000 for a short stint, returning in 2002 to take the wrestling world by storm.Having won the WWE Championship in 2004 – the culmination of a long storyline with Brock Lesnar which saw every single wrestling fan ever come together to unite behind Guerrero as he took the title at the No Way Out show – many thought that Eddie would be on top for years to come.For more wrestling news, exclusive interviews and opinions sign up to our free Piledriver Wrestling Newsletter email here.But sadly, that didn't happen.A born-again Christian, Eddie had had issues with drugs and drink in the past, but had been clean for a long time.So it truly was a shock when his own nephew – fellow wrestler with WWE, Chavo Guerrero – found him unconscious in his hotel room at the Marriott Hotel.