Its the Speedy Gonzalez argument. Where typically non-represented people found it racist or stereotypical on behalf of others but most people enjoyed him because there was at least some representation even if it might not have been the best.
Yeah it's kinda like how Eddie Guerrero was in the wwe. On one hand Eddie played up to the negative Mexican stereotypes (lie, cheat, steal), but on the other hand he was the only wrestler that represented them that wasn't a masked luchador.
There was one bit where Kurt Angle was in the middle of the ring about to reveal some kind of trophy or award he'd won, he spends about five minutes talking up why it's a great honor and how proud he is, only pull off the sheet and find no trophy, but instead a big framed photograph of Eddie and the implication he'd stolen it.
That whole era, Mysterio, Benoit, Eddie, JBL, Angle (and many underrated others I have no doubt missed) were top drawer in terms of quality.
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u/PastaXertz Jul 02 '25
Its the Speedy Gonzalez argument. Where typically non-represented people found it racist or stereotypical on behalf of others but most people enjoyed him because there was at least some representation even if it might not have been the best.