What Happened to Rey Mysterio Sr? How did Rey Mysterio Sr Die?
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Updated Dec 21, 2024
What Happened to Rey Mysterio Sr?
The popular wrestler Rey Mysterio Sr, the uncle of Rey Mysterio Jr has passed away. He was 66 and his family confirmed the news.
Rey Mysterio Sr whose real name is Miguel Angel Lopez Dias initially trained to be a boxer, but as his body grew larger and endured numerous bumps, his punching power diminished. When his trainers observed this, they suggested he explore wrestling as an alternative path.
On January 6, 1976, Misterio made his wrestling debut at a show called "Day of the Kings" (Día de los Reyes). Later, he appeared at World Championship Wrestling's Starrcade 1990 pay-per-view event, teaming with Konnan to represent Mexico in the "Pat O'Connor Memorial International Cup."
How did Rey Mysterio Sr Die?
Rey Mysterio Sr the uncle of current wrestler Rey Mysterio Jr passed away on December 20, but the cause of death is not known.
Marisela Pena, President of Lucha Libre AAA shared her tribute, “All members of the @luchalibreaaa family regret the passing of Rey Misterio Sr. We raise a prayer for his eternal rest and send our condolences to his family, friends, and fans. Rest in peace.”
Rey Mysterio Sr. trained Dominik Mysterio, his grandnephew. News of Rey Mysterio Sr.'s death came just weeks after the passing of his brother, Robert Gutierrez, who was the father of Rey Mysterio Jr
