Concept
The idea behind the group was the concept of family. This specifically pertained to Vickie and Chavo both being members of Los Guerreros, the Guerrero wrestling family, with Chavo being Vickie's nephew by way of her marriage to the deceased wrestler Eddie Guerrero. Through his on-screen romantic (and later marital) relationship with her, Edge became part of the family and the group largely revolved around protecting his interests although they would often help out other members as well. The name of the group conveys the Mexican heritage of the Guerreros, giving a Spanish inflection on the word family.
While the group consisted of six members, Vickie and Edge were the central focus and were known for their grotesquely hyperbolised displays of affection, such as primal kisses. As well as frequently kissing on screen, the couple often showed video packages of them in comically blissful situations such as playing on swings and feeding each other while having a picnic. As well as these romantic scenes the pair would often be shown indulging in non-wrestling activities such as having a pedicure and other beauty treatments. Also, despite being a non-wrestler, Vickie Guerrero played a central role in the group not only in aiding Edge's career but also earning the ire of many wrestlers which resulted in her frequently being attacked and consequently appearing in a wheelchair or wearing a neck brace, which became somewhat iconic for Vickie at the time. She also became notorious for her screeching and for shouting "Excuse me!" to gain the attention of booing fans, all started during her tumultuous affair with Edge.
While the group were notorious villains on-screen, they received praise off-screen for their performances. Adam Copeland, who portrays Edge, was noted to be able to indulge in comically entertaining scenes without losing his potency as a convincingly detestable character. Vickie Guerrero was also commended for being able to draw anger and hate from the crowd so successfully despite no training as a wrestler or actor.
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