Eddie Guerrero vs JBL (Way of the Blade Art Print)
“Eddie Guerrero vs. JBL” - ink & digital illustration
On the way to the upcoming Way of the Blade sequel, here’s another flashback to an illustration & match that I’m quite fond of from the original (from the great guys at Hybrid Shoot, written by the rad Phil Schneider, art by yours truly!).
This surprisingly blood-soaked, hate-filled WWE gore-fest of a grudge-match took place on May 16th, 2004 at WWE's Judgement Day Pay Per View at the Staples Centre, in Los Angeles, CA.
I and likely many others have very fond memories of this match. From the far-too-short, but still wonderful WWE Championship reign of 'Latino Heat'. I feel this is probably the best match of John Bradshaw Layfield's career - or at least what I recall of it. The kickoff to his honestly pretty amazing J. R. Ewing meets Ted Dibiase meets Stan Hansen character that took him from a fondly remembered 'WWF Attitude era' mid-card act, to the main event scene of the up-north territory.
JBL was the perfect hated foil for the totally amazing crowd favourite that was Eddie Guerrero at this time. Looking back, most of Eddie's greatest matches are as a bad-guy, so it kind of feels like a treat to look back and remember just what a fantastic babyface that he really could be. This whole thing is just the perfect, white-hot, violent as heck comeuppance story. That moment when the leaking faucet, crimson mask adorned Eddie finally get's the chair and the dastardly JBL is cowering, begging for forgiveness! Eddie & JBL had the crowd at a fever pitch. Moments like this just sum up so much of the greatness of Professional Wrestling. Man, this ruled!
ENJOY!!
Fancy, high quality art prints of this book illustration are now available to purchase for as little as 25 clams, FREE worldwide postage!
HQ Basic Art Prints: Printed on 189gsm, museum-quality matte paper stock, printed with high-quality multicolour, water-based inkjet printing technique. (Printing & delivery arranged by Printful).
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Pre-Framed Art Prints (HQ Basic): For those who don't want to worry about the hassles of framing! Printed on 189gsm, museum-quality matte paper stock, printed with high-quality multicolour, water-based inkjet printing technique. Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick, light-weight wooden frame from renewable forests. (Printing, framing & delivery arranged by Printful).
Pre-Framed Art Prints (Premium): Printed on 320gsm 'Sihl Masterclass Textured Cotton Rag', French made, Cold Press style textured art paper. High archival rating, printed with 12 colour Canon Lucia EX pigment Inks, expected life over 100 years if displayed correctly. Black or Oak-finish frame (Medium-density fibreboard) w/ double-mat border. 8 x 8" print size / 10 x 10" total frame size. Since I send these out myself, I'll also include a little bonus 'surprise' for you! + ALL PREMIUM PRINT PURCHASES COME WITH CHRIS THINGS ZINE VOL. 1!!
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