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 out there.
Misterio Sr. was one of many prime 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 eventually added the Sr. to his stage name so his nephew — WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio — could carve out his own legacy. The two teamed up in one of Mexico’s biggest wrestling promotions — Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide — and won the WWA Tag Team championships together.
AAA shared a statement on the loss … sharing its most sincere condolences to Misterio’s loved ones.
Lamentamos el sensible 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 gained a number of championships throughout varied promotions. Misterio Sr. made one final look in 2023 at a Lucha Libre occasion.
RIP
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