Vickie Guerrero is getting raw about her WWE journey, and it turns out the road to becoming one of wrestlings most hated villains started with a mistake, a flip-off, and a whole lot of doubt.
In a new WWE Vault Retrospective on YouTube, Guerrero broke down the truth behind her rise in the business, revealing how her iconic Excuse Me! catchphrase happened by accidentand how she was never supposed to be there long-term to begin with. The former SmackDown General Manager shared that she only came to WWE for what was meant to be a brief tribute to her late husband Eddie Guerrero following his passing in 2005.
Those early days were far from easy. Guerrero admitted she struggled as a performer and was met with brutal feedback from locker room veterans.
One of the most memorable parts of Vickies character came from a moment of panic. She explained how her signature line, Excuse Me! was never scriptedit was a spur-of-the-moment reaction after forgetting her lines on live TV.
Backstage writers immediately saw its potentialand the phrase went on to define her character for years. She later trademarked it. Guerrero also credited her success as a heel to working alongside Edge, who helped her develop as a performer both in the ring and behind the scenes.
Its wild to think that one of WWEs most unforgettable villains almost never existed. Vickie Guerrero went from a twomonth tribute appearance to a 20year run, turning a forgotten line and a fans middle finger into an iconic catchphrase that defined an era. Her story shows how doubt, pressure and even mistakes can create something legendary when the right people believe in you.
Did you ever think Excuse Me! was an accident? Whats your favorite Vickie Guerrero moment in WWE history? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
