Chavo Guerrero Returns to TNA Ring After 12 Years with Triumphant Win

Chavo teams with Laredo Kid and Octagon Jr to defeat First Class and Frankie Kazarian

Summary

Chavo Guerrero Jr competed in his first TNA iMPACT match in 12 years

Teamed with Laredo Kid and Octagon Jr to defeat First Class and Frankie Kazarian

Delivered a Gory Bomb and Frog Splash in front of his hometown El Paso crowd

Chavo Guerrero Jr made his long-awaited in-ring return to TNA on the March 28 episode of iMPACT, marking his first match in the promotion in 12 years. The bout took place in his hometown of El Paso, Texas, where Guerrero teamed with Laredo Kid and Octagon Jr to take on First Class and Frankie Kazarian in a six-man tag team match.

Guerrero, who last wrestled in TNA at Bound for Glory 2012, received a thunderous ovation as he stepped into the El Paso County Coliseum ring. The crowd roared as he showed flashes of the classic Guerrero style, including a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker and the signature Three Amigos sequence. Despite some early interference and dominance by First Class, Chavo’s resilience turned the tide.

After a fiery comeback, Guerrero delivered the Gory Bomb and a Frog Splash for the victory, paying homage to his late uncle Eddie Guerrero. The El Paso crowd erupted as Chavo pinned Casey Navarro to secure the win.

The match was more than a nostalgic return—it was a statement from a legend who proved he still has what it takes in the ring. With the crowd behind him and his teammates matching his energy, Chavo Guerrero closed the night with a tribute to his family’s legacy and a memorable homecoming.