Updated Nov. 20th, 2008 - Thanks Koji for the new contribution to this
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Updated Nov. 20th, 2008 - Thanks Koji for the new contribution to this
page.
CHAVO GUERRERO Sr.
My
Memories of
Koji Sakata Hiroshima, Japan Nov. 18th, 2008
CHAVO SR. & CHAVO JR.
Hello, Mr. Chavo Guerrero Sr.
I am one of the funny fan of you, because I am WWE fan and I became a fan of Mr. Chavo
Guerrero Jr. first and became a fan of you after that.
I visited a Chavo Jr. fan's apartment and I saw your matches of your old days
in his room on videotape and I soon became your fan, too, because you're so speedy
in the ring and have many wonderful technique that is very high level.
Your match against Fujinami, Kimura and Misawa are wonderful with your perfect skill
and excellent construction of the match, that made me your big fan at once.
Needless to say I am a big fan of your son Mr. Chavo Guerrero Jr., too.
In your website I knew you are now writing a book of your wrestling career
and I strongly hope you write about Mr. Chavo Guerrero Jr. many things.
I hope to know about you of course and also about your son more & more.
I hope the book will be published as soon as possible.
Thank you so much Chavo Sr. and please close your eye for my bad English !
Please keep well also in 2009, 2010 ..... and more & more & more !
Joe Perez Glendale,
California Jan.
22nd, 2008
MY MEMORIES OF CHAVO
Dear Chavo, my name is Joe Perez.
As I recall in the 70s and the 80s, I remember the title match with Harley Race, wow !
Me and my dad were there in Los Angeles, Calif. at olympic auditorium -
a classic place where the olympic games were held.
I also remember the championship match with superstar Graham, the super match was great.
I just saw your interview, the hot shots; video - I never knew you were this famous.
Your wrestling career then was better and more scientific.
I personally met your brother Eddie Guerrero, God bless him.
He autographed picture he gave me here in L.A. Calif; and told me you are great! with a smile.
I have a video of your wrestling matches, but i don't have your autograph yet - hope to have it in the future.
The grand olympic auditorium in Los Angeles California - I wish wrestling was still there.
Good Luck and Happy Birthday to you !
Wataru Saito Fukuoka, Japan Nov. 7th, 2007
No.1 CHAVO FAN IN FUKUOKA
First of all, I'd like express my sincere condolence to Mr. Sadaaki Takano,
who always has answered to my questions on Chavo with great care.
I hope another friend of mine Tadahiko to keep on this website
getting over his sorrow and burden.
I have been in Shanghai, China these six months and until I visited this website yesterday,
I didn't know Chavo was on Japanese ring this April.
Watching the pictures of Tadahiko with Chavo in Tokyo,
I'm so much envious of his fortune as well as
I'd like to share the joy with him.
When Chavo visited Fukuoka in 1980, I had a chance to have a handshake with him
and in 1985, I even could have a short talk with him.
Both are the very nice memories of me in the adolescence.
Of course, I also enjoyed his matchs so much anytime.
I believe the match against Dragon Fujinami in 1980 here in Fukuoka was one of the best.
I'm so much sorry for my absence to your last match in Japan,
but in my heart, you always are an active fighter forever.
Thank you Chavo for the greatest memories !
Fred Almanzar San Juan, Texas June 18th, 2007
MEMORIES OF CHAVO GUERRERO
My name is Fred Almanzar,
I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, more specifically in Hidalgo.
My parents got divorced when I was five years old.
I was the smallest of 8 bothers and sisters.
Me and my older brother Hondo would stay up late on Saturday night
to see our fair share of Texas All-Star Wrestling.
I remember wrestler such as Scott Casey, Bob Sweetan, Gino Hernandez,
Tully Blanchard, the Grapplers and I can mention many more, but I won't.
I saw Chavo Guererro one time I can't remember who he was wrestling, but I told myself wow.
He was fast and did move that made me go wow.
He was also a Mexican/American just like us.
So the next time we played wrestling, I was Chavo.
I remember seeing an episode of wrestling he was being interviewed.
He had just beaten Ted Debiase fought some championship. I was glad to hear that.
After that I keep on reading about him in magazine that my friends would let me barrow.
I remember saying, "one day I will meet Chavo".
Twenty-five or so years past when finally I met him.
It was in Brownsville Texas, pre-Eddie days.
Chavo was wrestling for the International Wrestling Federation (IWF).
I had met R. Bruce Tharp earlier that year (he was the promoter/owner)
I was doing custom wrestling figure for some of his wrestlers.
I saw some glances of Chavo, I said to myself you have to meet him.
Since I was allowed into the back stage area, I saw him standing outside of his dressing room.
He looked at me and smiled. I don't remember how I started the conversation
I asked if I could take a picture of him. He agreed, and let me take several.
I do custom wrestling figures and wrestling belts,
I asked if he could take a picture with a belt I had made. He agreed.
After that he wrestled, he lost the IWF championship that day.
I think the way he lost was a bunch of xxxx, but it happens some times.
Still today I cherish the pictures and memories of that night.
There are person you look up, and then when you meet them, they were not what you expected.
This is NOT the case with "classic". He was very, very nice.
I am happy to have met him. This was truly a pleasure.
Some months later I heard the terrible news of Eddie Guererro.
I like all of the wrestling world was deeply sadden.
WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony was when last I saw Chavo. He look good.
That when it sunk in, "Fred, you met a legend."
I appreciate Chavo and all his family for what they have done for the wrestling business.
I recently found out by reading in this web site that Chavo is now a Christian.
That makes me very happy too.
If there is something I can say to Chavo if I ever see him again is "Thank you".
I was truly a pleasure meeting him. Thank you.
Carlos Rodrigues Taft, California May 11th, 2006
MY MEMORIES OF CHAVO
Chavo Guerrero was the first wrestler I was absolutely attracted by.
He had top speed, top skill and top ability and was numero uno in California
both in popularity and in status.
When the west coast was his principal field, while I was only 12 - 14, I clearly learned
he made the arena only one body - just like a magic.
For me, the Twin Devils were Chavo's most hateful opponents then.
They always were so sly and often changed places each other, cheating referees,
so that Chavo must've fought against two and I felt uneasy all the time.
Still I can say that really was a good ol' memory for me right now.
To my regret, his youngest brother Eddie Guerrero passed away recently,
I honestly hope Chavo to be in good health - to live long.
Tomohiro &
Nao Aichi
& Tokyo, Japan Feb. 27th, 2005
THANK YOU CHAVO !!
Chavo is best of the junior heavy weight wrestler.
We like Chavo's German Suplex and Sunset Flip.
We like Chavo's skill and serious counetenance.
Our best match of Chavo, ｖｓ Fujinami in Neyagawa.
It was rally of beautiful move, very exciting !!
Chavo ｖｓ Kengo Kimura, ｖｓ Dos Caras, ｖｓ Inoue, good match.
Onita became fame by the grace of Chavo.
Chavo is pride in pro wrestlig !!
Chavo defeated Dory, Terry, Graham, Sakaguchi, Dibiase !!
Our dream match ..... Chavo vs Dynamite KID！ vs Ｔiger Mask, vs Danny Hodge !!
Chavo is HERO and LEGEND, forever.
Chavo, please take care and good luck.
Chavo and Guerrero family, God bless you !!
Howard Martinez Eugene, OR July 2nd, 2004
WITH ALL MY THANKS TO YOU, CHAVO !
When I was a little boy, I was livin' in South Houston, Texas and it was one of the biggest pleasure for me
and my kid brothers to see the wrestling matches at the enormous Sam Houston Colosseum.
There were such superior wrestlers in the great Mid South area as Wahoo McDaniel, Ted Dibiase, Dr. Death
Williams, Terry Gordy and the cheerful "Junkie Yardie Dog" ..... but for us three, the most favorite fighter
definitely was Chavo Guerrero, who also was the crowds' favorite, along with JYD, without a doubt.
Although Chavo generally was known as the legitimate-style wrestler, I love his passionate fighting style to
the dirty tactics used by such villains as Buzz Sawyer, Rick Steiner, The Freebirds and The Fabulous Ones.
In one match at the Colosseum, Chavo took Low Blows twice by Dibiase, but he put up with the severe
pain, made a counterattack and won a great victory. It truly was a desperate struggle and I'll never can
forget the deep emotion I had that night. I still remember the day when Chavo got the U.S. championship
belt beating Dibiase, too - Chavo's father, Gory Guerrero, also was there that night and the joy and the
excitement of the crowds were too terrific for words.
I'm sure Chavo, over all, was a prominent fighter who could "adapt" to every kind of wrestlers with his
agility, flexibility and plenty of amazing techniques. I think that was his natural gifts and his fortune, too.
For the pleasure, the excitement and the unforgettable memories you've given us through your fight filled
with tremendous pro spirit ... I thank you so, Chavo !
Brian Washington U.S.A. Jan. 28th, 2004
MY MEMORIES
Before the Von Erichs, before the Harts and before the Windhams, the first family of pro wrestling were the
Guerreros. Chavo was the first of this famous family I saw and he along with Mando and Hector helped make
the Olympic (along with Madison Square Garden and the Omni) one of the cornerstone arenas for professional
wrestling. Also, his feuds with Roddy Piper and Moondog Mayne were what made me tune in every Saturday
afternoon for the weekly shows from the Olympic. Even today the Guerrero legacy is still going strong with
Chavo's brother Eddie and his son Chavo Jr.. Chavo definitely helped cultivate my love for wrestling.
Kriss Sprules Oxfordshire,
England Nov.
12th, 2003
MY MEMORIES OF CHAVO
Chavo Sr. was among my great-grandfather's ( And is among my own ) favourites. He saw him several times
on his travels to America and Mexico in the 70s, and had several tapes, all of which were left to me,
and hold pride of place on my shelves. I still watch those tapes today and learn from them to benefit
my own career, and Chavo Sr. is one of those guys that I watch over and over again.
I'd just like to say for the record how much respect I have for the great man, and if I ever get the money
together, I hope I can make a trip to the school to hone my skills wirh the legend himself.
Kenneth Palmer San Bernardino, CA Oct. 13th, 2003
MY MEMORIES OF CHAVO
Hello, my name is Kenneth Palmer. I reside in the city of San Bernardino, Ca. It is approximately 60 east
of Los Angeles. I am writing because I am a longtime fan of Mr. Chavo Guerrero Sr. I first began to watch
him wrestle on a program called "Lucha Libre". It was broadcasted on KMEX Channel 34 in Los Angeles
on Wednesday nights for ninety-minutes. This was around 1975 going into 1977. I was about 10 or 11 when
I first saw it and discovered Chavo. As a kid, he was my hero. I would love to ask him a few questions about
some of his feuds he was in at the Olympic. The most memorable was the one between he and Ernie Ladd.
Carlos Omar Campero
Los Angeles,
CA May 24th,
2003
GREAT MEMORIES
I grew up five minutes from the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. My father was a professional wrestler
in Cd. Juarez ( Omar Campero ). Wrestling was in our blood. We would watch Chavo take on Rowdy Piper,
it seemed like every Wednesday. My father watched Gory bring his sons to the arena's in Juarez when he
was just a teenager. We love to remember the great matches between Chavo Guerrero and Dory Funk Jr.,
Al Madril, Rowdy Piper, Rivera, etc. . It was a great time for me and my brothers, cousins, and neighborhood
friends. Thank you Chavo and the whole Guerrero Family for your valiant efforts to entertain us and provide
us with such great memories. God Bless You.
Julie Verardo Broken Arrow, Okla.
March 14th,
2003
FROM AN OLD FRIEND
My name is Julie. I met Chavo back in 1986, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We became good friends, and kept in touch
for close to 10 years. He is an amazing man ! I would love for him to know that although it's been a while,
he pops into my thoughts often. He was very special to me and my family, and will always be in my heart !
If there's any way this could be passed on to him, that would be great ! I'd like him to know I made it through
the cancer and I'm teaching middle school. Sabra is 18 and graduating in 2 months !!!
I would love to hear how things are with him these days. Sending my love, Julie.
Rudy Boy Gonzalez 
Texas Nov. 30th, 2002
MY MEMORIES OF CHAVO
I was fresh out of high school, spent one semester playing college football (juco) , and I somehow ended up in
a wrestling office in San Antonio, Texas. Chavo, along with Manny Fernandez and Al Perez, pretty much took
me under their wings and taught me the wrestling business. There were others as well, but these three passed
on a great deal of knowledge. All three were tough and very disciplined minded, but very good teachers.
Chavo and Manny used to do a drill where they would see who could get the highest on a "hip-toss" bump.
A lot of the things that they taught me, I still try and get across to the kids that I train now.
I wrestled one time against Chavo, and all I could do was listen. Very good experience for me. Chavo had a
great deal of pride in his work, and it has come over to myself as well. Which in turn I pass on to my students.
I thank Chavo, Manny and Al, for taking time out to teach me.
Rudy Boy Gonzalez is a 20 year veteran, that has
spent time wrestling in Mexico, Malaysia, Puerto Rico,
and the Texas area. Gonzalez was the head trainer of the Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy, and now
runs a wrestling school of his own, a spin off of the SMWA, The Texas Wrestling Academy, which is one of
the most heralded wrestling schools in the Southwest area of the United States.
Ken Timbs 
Atlanta, GA May 12th, 2002
MY MEMORIES OF CHAVO ( Click on the photo to view the full size picture. )
I was privileged to wrestle Chavo in the Texas area, Florida area and again in Mexico. He was truly
a professional and a pleasure to wrestle. His talents were many. He wrestled amateur and well as pro
and was able to wrestle any style that was needed to get the match over.
I also am proud to call Chavo my friend. We sat together in Mexico and shared meals. We rode together
and shared the memories of wrestling. I am glad to know such a great wrestler as Chavo Guerrero.
Ken Timbs is a celebrated wrestler who has got
many championship titles in the 80's and the 90's.
He formed the famous tag team "Fabulous Blondes" with Eric Embry and was active all over the States.
Please visit his official website : "Welcome to the world of Ken Timbs" http://www.kentimbs.com/
Naoki Kanagawa, Japan Dec. 24th, 2001
WE LOVE YOU, CHAVO !
How are you ? My name is Naoki. I am writing to express my sincere thanks to you.
Chavo vs. Fujinami was really exciting ! I watched Chavo vs. Fuchi in Kuramae Sumo Arena.
I watched video of Chavo beat Terry Funk. Very Strong !
Chavo was junior heavy weight, but he defeated Race, Dory, Terry ... Marvelous !
German Suplex ! Sunset Flip ! Your technique was really excellent. We call Chavo a man of genius.
Please take care and good luck. My best wishes to you and your family.
Martin Chavira Pomona, CA Nov. 18th, 2000
THANK YOU, CHAVO
I'm a fan of Chavo for the last 25 years, I was just 12yrs old when I saw Chavo for the first time.
He was wrestling in Cd, Juarez Mexico. I lived 2 blocks away from the wrestling arena where Mr. Gory
Guerrero used to have his wrestling shows. This is the place where the Guerrero family introduced
themselves as wrestlers. I saw Chavo and brothers Mando, Hector become wrestlers.
I remembered Chavo and Mando vs. El Dorado Hernandez and Margo Villa in the year 1973. Gory also
had a television show in channel 5 in Juarez, Mexico. My mother used to take me and my brothers to see
the Guerrero family in action. I was raised watching wrestling in particular the Guerrero family.
When my mother decided to relocate from Mexico to Los Angeles, California, I never expected to see
Chavo wrestling in the Olympic Auditorium much to my surprise he was there on a Wednesday show, that
was one of my happiest day of my life. I feel I'm associated with the Guerrero family for so long, I tried to
see any local or glamorous wrestling cards that includes the Guerrero name.
I just saw Chavo here in a local arena in Pomona, California, and I can tell you it felt like my childhood dream
once again. I always kept a low profile whenever I met Chavo or any other Guerreros.
One of "My memories of Chavo" was when he was introducing his son to wrestling Chavito jr. in the Olympic
Auditorium in California, I approached him and shook his hand, and said Chavo the best wrestler in the world,
the best product of Mr. Gory Guerrero, and his response was my father was the best, and I said he sure was.
I saw his production first hand in the great Arena Internacional in Juarez. Mr. Gory had just passed away.
Thank you Chavo for all the great memories.
Manuel
Rendon U.S.A. Sept. 3rd, 2000
CHAVO, MY FAVORITE WRESTLER
I used to watch Chavo in Southwest Championship Wrestling. I was a young kid at the time,
and Chavo was my favorite wrestler. He was a great face at the time. I still have fond memories
of watching Chavo wrestle.
Luigi Restrepo Miami, Florida May 28th, 2000
THANK YOU, CHAVO !
When I was a little kid, I would sit entranced by the wrestling matches on TV. Chavo Guerrero was
always my favorite fighter. I remember my mother laughing when she saw how furious I was when
Rody Piper attacked Chavo as Chavo was being honored by the fans with a Rolex watch.
I can still remember how angry I was. Chavo always represented honor, respect and goodness.
I will always hold a place in my heart for Chavo Guerrero. Thanks Chavo !!
Tadahiko Osaka, Japan Jan. 1st, 2000
THANK YOU, CHAVO !
The exciting bloody match against Tatsumi Fujinami on Oct. 20th, 1978 ( the very first day I saw Chavo
"live" ), a special battle with Andre the Giant in the New Japan ring in 1979, the grudge fights against
Atsushi Onita in the All Japan mat in 1981, and several heart-warming episodes he left behind .....
There are tons of great memories of Chavo in my mind and it's almost impossible to mention them all.
Sadaaki and I saw him wrestle before our very eyes more than 10 times and I have to say we've never
come home with a disappointment, since Chavo always threw himself completely into his fight.
What a speedy carriage ! What a skillful technique ! And what an amazing fighting spirit ! Win or lose,
without exception, Chavo showed us all of his ability and never cut corners, that brought us fans to visit
the arena repeatedly. I've got to say, if not for him, my life must have been dull and insipid. Yes, I have
been cheered up and encouraged so many times by his professionalism and the passion to the wrestling.
Chavo, though you may never know how much I thank you, you've surely lighted up my life and given me
strength to carry on. I sincerely thank you for everything you've given to me.
Steve Doyle Costa Mesa, CA Nov. 12th, 1999
CHAVO, MY HERO
Chavo Guerrero is my hero wrestler and his extreme battles against such villains as Terry Funk,
"Rowdy" Piper, Black Gordman and El Goliath are the irreplaceable memories in my adolescence.
Chavo was adored by fans both in and out of the ring. In the ring, he devoted all his energy to make a
deep impression to us. His fighting spirit, bravery and the unremitting effort .... I can't tell you how all
these things encouraged me so strongly. On the other hand, out of the ring, he always was a tenderhearted
gentleman, dealing with us fans with a friendly smile. I've never heard of anyone speaking ill of him, and
I'm sure it is no wonder that Chavo was named by so many wrestlers as the most respectable person.
Whenever the beautiful memories of Chavo come to my mind, my heart is filled with a warm feelings of
the candle light, that never fade away.
Chavo, thank you for sending me a lot of love, happiness and the wonderful memories !
Michael G.
Olivas
Burbank, CA
Oct. 1st, 1999
THE FREDDY BIASE CAGE
I remember one time Chavo was fighting a brutal match with the Hangman, when the Hangman broke up
a piece of a 2 x 4 wood from the top frame of the cage and struck Chavo on the forehead. It was a
bloody match and dirty tactics used by the Hangman, but still Chavo was victorious in this violent match.
I am not sure but I think that this was the match that Chavo's wife was in the audience with Chavo Jr.,
when I look at her, I saw her cover little Chavo's eyes, because of Chavo's face was bloody and Chavo
was very daze and exhausted. But on this hard match, Chavo got his adrenaline going just by the chanting
of the fans, chanting "CHAVO ! CHAVO ! CHAVO !".
Michael G.
Olivas
Burbank, CA
Aug. 24th, 1999
THANK YOU, CHAVO !
In the early 70's, I used to go to the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, Ca. with my brother and
neighborhood kids to see the most entertaining wrestling of all times. Win or lose, he still was our local hero.
His skillful wrestling and professionalism in and out of the ring always made him a roll model. He was always
up to the challenge to defend his title to some of the toughest and strongest wrestlers in the business. But
one of biggest feuds he had was with Rodey Roddy Pipper. They used to settle a lot of their feuds in the
Freddy Biase cage. A lot of Chavo's toughest matches was in that steel cage, it became the place to settle
your differences. Chavo, you always entertained my brother, the local kids and myself, always to the best
of your ability. Thank you for all those great memories.
Hirofumi Kudo
Osaka, Japan Aug. 22nd, 1999
THANK YOU, CHAVO !
On Feb. 26th, 1984, my friend and I were waiting for Chavo at the back door of the prefectural gymnasium
in Osaka. As you may know, Chavo was always so kind to us fans, but we felt a little bit uneasy that night,
since he lost the International Junior Heavyweight title in the match held just half an hour before. "He may
be in a bad mood. He may be depressed ......" But we felt relieved as we saw him appeared in front of us.
( Chavo wore a beard and was so COOL ! ). We were just over anxious. He was courteous as usual as he is,
and responded to our voice of cheer and even autographed to several fans. I said, "Chavo, please take the
belt back . We are always on your side." and he simply replied "Thank you, boy." Yes, Chavo answered just
to me. Can you guess how deeply moved and how happy I was then ? Although Chavo sometimes wrestled
in Japan as a "heel" wrestler, the true fans know that he really isn't, and his gallant figure and his heart-
warming human nature are still living in our hearts. Thank you, Chavo. And please remember there still are
many fans of you here in Japan, who think YOU ARE the greatest Junior Heavyweight wrestler in the world
wrestling history.
( The original manuscript was written in Japanese. The English translation by Sadaaki & Tadahiko. )
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