Farewell to Chavo 'Classic' Guerrero: WWE great, 68, dies after battle with liver cancer
- Chavo Guerrero Sr, also known as 'Chavo Classic', has passed away
- The professional wrestler died on Saturday after a battle with liver cancer
- He comes from the dynasty of the Guerrero wrestling family
- His son Chavo Guerrero Jr, posted a tribute to his late father on Instagram
- He said the world lost a 'true rebel' and that his father was now 'in paradise'
Professional wrestler Chavo Guerrero Sr, known by his ring nickname, 'Chavo Classic', has died after a short battle with liver cancer
Professional wrestler Chavo Guerrero Sr, known by his ring nickname, 'Chavo Classic', has died after a short battle with liver cancer.
A member of the Guerrero wrestling dynasty, he was the oldest son of Salvador 'Gory' Guerrero, brothers to wrestlers Mando, Eddie, and Hector, and father of Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Tributes have begun to pour in for the late WWE athlete, aged 68, who wowed crowds for decades and is survived by his championship victories - and his family's legacy.
Guerrero Sr once said: 'We never wanted to be Superman or Batman or the Lone Ranger in my era, we wanted to be wrestlers,' the Toronto Sun reported.
His son and fellow wrestler Chavo Guerrero Jr posted a tribute to his late father on Instagram.
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His son and fellow wrestler Chavo Guerrero Jr posted a tribute to his late father on Instagram
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'Chavo Classic' earned belts for his work with the National Wrestling Alliance
He said: 'Today the world lost a true rebel. He did things "HIS" way. Not always right, not always wrong, but He always followed what he believed in. He was diagnosed with Liver Cancer in early January of this year.
'As believer in Christ Jesus, he is now in Paradise. Today is a Sad day in the Guerrero Family. Rest In Peace Chavo "Classic" Guerrero Sr. #rip #nowinheaven'.
'Chavo Classic' earned belts for his work with the National Wrestling Alliance - and earned the top title in the All Japan Pro Wrestling Junior Heavyweight Championship, and twice reigned supreme in the World Junior Heavyweight Championship.
Those who interacted with the professional wrestler painted a picture of a kind man - dedicated to his sport who inspired others.
Professional wrestler Chris Jericho posted a tribute to the WWE great, saying: 'RIP #ChavoGuerrero... a true pioneer and legend in this business. It was a pleasure to know him, even if he did owe me 60 dollars. Say hi to Eddy for me bro....'
Fellow wrestler Frankie Kazarian echoed his sentiments, tweeting: 'RIP #ChavoGuerrero Thank you for sharing your gift of wrestling and leaving a great legacy with your family. All my respect.'
Others spoke to his role in pioneering Lucha Libre wrestling, and their day-to-day experiences with the late star.
Those who interacted with the professional wrestler painted a picture of a kind man - dedicated to his sport who inspired others
Chavo earned the top title in the All Japan Pro Wrestling Junior Heavyweight Championship, and twice reigned supreme in the World Junior Heavyweight Championship
Professional wrestler Chris Jericho posted a tribute to the WWE great, saying: 'RIP #ChavoGuerrero... a true pioneer and legend in this business. It was a pleasure to know him, even if he did owe me 60 dollars. Say hi to Eddy for me bro'
Fellow wrestler Frankie Kazarian echoed his sentiments, tweeting: 'RIP #ChavoGuerrero Thank you for sharing your gift of wrestling and leaving a great legacy with your family. All my respect'
One Twitter user discussed crossing paths with Guerrero in the Olympic Auditorium hallways
Others spoke to his role in pioneering Lucha Libre wrestling, and their day-to-day experiences with the late star
The Guerrero family have an established history in the world of professional wrestling. Gory Guerrero was a Lucha Libre wrestler in the early 20th century when the majority of contenders in the sport were imported from Mexico.
'Lucha Libre,' literally meaning 'free fight,' was developed in Mexico with Gory's generation and described the form of entertainment they portrayed in the 'act of combat'.
Chavo and his brothers Eddie, Mando and Hector began wrestling in their home town of El Paso, Texas at shows that their father promoted, before eventually making it to the big times.
Chavo's youngest brother Eddie passed away in 2005 from heart failure.
WWE remembers Chavo Guerrero Sr. by celebrating his Cruiserweight Championship victories. https://t.co/mhsZ2bh2RF
— WWE (@WWE) February 11, 2017
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