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Eric Guerrero Breaks His Silence on John Smith’s Retirement

Wrestling Mindset gets an exclusive interview with Eric Guerrero, one of John Smith's best all time wrestlers. This is the one and only time Eric will speak on the matter.


He reflects on and honors the true man.


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