Yahoo Sports Wrestling Legend Rey Misterio Sr. Dies at 66
Misterio Sr. is the uncle of current WWE superstar Rey Misterio
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Rey Misterio Sr.Wrestling legend Rey Misterio Sr. has died at age 66.
The death of Mysterio Sr., whose real name is Miguel Ángel López Días, was announced by his son, El Hijo de Rey Misterio (Miguel Aarón López Hernández) on Facebook on Friday, Dec. 20.
"Friends and family, I regret to inform you that my Father, Miguel Ángel López Días, Rey Misterio Sr., Passed away this morning...I will keep you informed. Thank you," read the statement, originally posted in Spanish. A cause of death was not announced.
Mexican wrestling company Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide also issued a statement on social media to confirm the news.
"We mourn the sensitive passing of Miguel Ángel López Días, known as Rey Misterio Sr. We send our deepest condolences to your loved ones and lift our prayers to heaven for your eternal rest," the statement, originally posted in Spanish, read.
Mysterio Sr. is the uncle of current WWE superstar Rey Misterio. Misterio's son, fellow WWE superstar Dominik Misterio, reacted to his death by sharing pictures of him on Instagram, writing in the caption, "🖤."
His death comes nearly one month after the death of his brother (Misterio's father), Roberto Gutierrez, at the age of 76 on Nov. 17.
According to Newsweek, Mysterio Sr. began his career as a boxer before making his in-ring debut as a wrestler in 1976.
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Rey Misterio Sr.He wrestled for many promotions, including Pro Wrestling Revolution, Tijuana Wrestling, World Wrestling Association (WWA), and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
His star grew more prominent when he appeared at World Championship Wrestling’s Starrcade pay-per-view in 1990 in the "Pat O'Connor Memorial International Cup," where he represented Mexico alongside fellow wrestling legend Konnan, reports Al.com.
Misterio Sr. won various titles throughout his run, including the Revolution Tag Team Championship, which he held with his son, the IWC World Middleweight Championship, and the WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship, per Newsweek.
According to the outlet, outside the ring, he also helped train his son and nephew, as well as Konnan, Psicosis, Halloween, and Damian 666.
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Despite being inducted into the Tijuana Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and retiring from professional wrestling in 2009, his final match would come in 2023, per Newsweek.
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