Rey Misterio Sr. — legendary wrestler and uncle to WWE Celebrity 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 title Miguel Ángel López Díaz — on social media. Particulars surrounding his dying 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 ultimately added the Sr. to his stage title so his nephew — WWE Corridor of Famer Rey Mysterio — might carve out his personal legacy. The 2 teamed up in considered one of Mexico’s largest wrestling promotions — Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide — and gained the WWA Tag Staff championships collectively.
AAA shared a press release on the loss … sharing its most honest condolences to Misterio’s family members.
Lamentamos el wise 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
