Wrestling legend Rey Misterio Sr. has died at age 66.
The loss of life of Mysterio Sr., whose actual title is Miguel Ángel López Días, was introduced by his son, El Hijo de Rey Misterio (Miguel Aarón López Hernández) on Fb on Friday, Dec. 20.
“Family and friends, I remorse to tell you that my Father, Miguel Ángel López Días, Rey Misterio Sr., Handed away this morning…I’ll preserve you knowledgeable. Thanks,” learn the assertion, initially posted in Spanish. A explanation for loss of life was not introduced.
Mexican wrestling firm Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide additionally issued a assertion on social media to affirm the information.
“We mourn the delicate passing of Miguel Ángel López Días, referred to as Rey Misterio Sr. We ship our deepest condolences to your family members and carry our prayers to heaven in your everlasting relaxation,” the assertion, initially posted in Spanish, learn.
Mysterio Sr. is the uncle of present WWE celebrity Rey Misterio. Misterio’s son, fellow WWE celebrity Dominik Misterio, reacted to his loss of life by sharing photos of him on Instagram, writing within the caption, “.”
His loss of life comes practically one month after the loss of life of his brother (Misterio’s father), Roberto Gutierrez, on the age of 76 on Nov. 17.
In accordance with Newsweek, Mysterio Sr. started his profession as a boxer earlier than making his in-ring debut as a wrestler in 1976.
He wrestled for a lot of promotions, together with Professional Wrestling Revolution, Tijuana Wrestling, World Wrestling Affiliation (WWA), and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
His star grew extra distinguished when he appeared at World Championship Wrestling’s Starrcade pay-per-view in 1990 within the “Pat O’Connor Memorial Worldwide Cup,” the place he represented Mexico alongside fellow wrestling legend Konnan, stories Al.com.
Misterio Sr. received numerous titles all through his run, together with the Revolution Tag Workforce Championship, which he held together with his son, the IWC World Middleweight Championship, and the WWA World Junior Gentle Heavyweight Championship, per Newsweek.
In accordance with the outlet, outdoors the ring, he additionally helped prepare his son and nephew, in addition to Konnan, Psicosis, Halloween, and Damian 666.
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Regardless of being inducted into the Tijuana Sports activities Corridor of Fame in 2006 and retiring from skilled wrestling in 2009, his ultimate match would are available 2023, per Newsweek.