Rey Misterio Sr. — legendary wrestler and uncle to WWE Famous person Rey Mysterio — has handed away on the age of 66, his household introduced Friday.
The information was shared by the son of Misterio Sr. — actual identify Miguel Ángel López Díaz — on social media. Particulars surrounding his loss of life weren’t instantly made obtainable.
Misterio Sr. was one of many high stars within the Mexican wrestling scene, making his debut in January 1976. He famously got here stateside for a matchup at WCW Starrcade again in 1990 — teaming up with Konnan.
Diaz ultimately added the Sr. to his stage identify so his nephew — WWE Corridor of Famer Rey Mysterio — may carve out his personal legacy. The 2 teamed up in one among Mexico’s largest wrestling promotions — Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide — and received the WWA Tag Crew championships collectively.
AAA shared a press release on the loss … sharing its most honest condolences to Misterio’s family members.
Lamentamos el smart fallecimiento de Miguel Ángel López Días, conocido como Rey Mysterio Sr.
Enviamos nuestro más sincero pésame a sus seres queridos y elevamos nuestras oraciones al cielo por su eterno descanso. pic.twitter.com/xnvqSndotS
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) December 20, 2024
@luchalibreaaa
He hung up his boots again in 2009 … ending his profession having received a number of championships throughout numerous promotions. Misterio Sr. made one final look in 2023 at a Lucha Libre occasion.
RIP
