10 Best Eddie Guerrero WWE Matches

7. Vs. Rob Van Dam - Raw (May 27, 2002)

Eddie Guerrero was fired by WWE in late 2001 after getting a DUI following a company-mandated spell in rehab. He quickly rebuilt his reputation on the independent and international scenes, however, and was re-signed by WWE in March 2002. 

Rewarding his good behaviour and strong performances, WWE quickly made him the Intercontinental Champion during his return feud with Rob Van Dam, a feud which culminated in a frenetic Raw ladder match main event. 

As Eddie told it in his autobiography Cheating Death, Stealing Life, he didn't know the match was booked until he showed up at the arena that day and didn't exactly have a tonne of experience in that environment, leading to some feelings of trepidation.

Regardless, he and RVD rocked the house, contesting a thriller that wasn't perfect, but was actually improved by its imperfections. Slight mistakes heightened the sense of danger and recklessness, while a fan running into the ring and trying to push Eddie off the ladder was utterly unpredictable (even if it's something you never want to see happen). 

There were some huge bumps and spills and both men used their ingenuity to devise new ways to perform old favourite moves or spots. 

In the end, Van Dam regained the IC strap, but both men raised their stock in a featured spot and put on one of the most exciting ladder matches in WWE history.