Friday, November 18
From RVD......
NOVEMBER 17 -- Eddie affected everybody’s lives in a most positive way. You have to respect his untouchable wrestling skills whether you’re inside the business, a fan or even someone that just saw him once. His personality and charisma entertained consistently without ever missing the mark.
Eddie took his job responsibilities and his life very seriously. He approached everything from a perfectionist’s point of view and the results showed it. Whether he realized it or not, Eddie was a teacher; sharing his knowledge with so many people that he knew he could help. Not just a role model for his fans, but he was an inspiration to his peers, in the ring, in the dressing room, and around his family which, by the way, is when I saw Eddie most content.
I told Eddie that when I saw him, I would think “strength,” because he always seemed to be fighting something inside, and I was impressed by his relentless endurance.
I enjoyed the honor of wrestling with Eddie in some kick-ass matches, and I always had hoped we could finish that debate about who’s got the better frog splash. This is a huge loss to all of us; the entire fucking world!
Rest in peace, Eddie. You better know you’ll be missed.
RVD