Famend Mexican wrestler Rey Mysterio Sr., the uncle of WWE Corridor of Famer Rey Mysterio Jr. and nice uncle of WWE star Dominik Mysterio, has died on the age of 66, his household confirmed on Friday.
Born Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, Mysterio Sr. made a major mark on the earth {of professional} wrestling. He started his profession in January 1976 and went on to compete for varied promotions, together with Professional Wrestling Revolution, Tijuana Wrestling, and the World Wrestling Affiliation (WWA).
Mysterio Sr. was generally known as a pioneering determine in Mexican wrestling and received a number of championships, together with the WWA World Junior Mild Heavyweight Championship. He additionally claimed the WWA Tag Workforce Championship alongside his nephew, Rey Mysterio Jr.
The wrestling icon, also known as Rey Mysterio Sr. to tell apart him from his nephew, was a key determine within the Mysterio wrestling legacy, with each his grand-nephew, Dominik, and grand-niece, Aalyah, making appearances in WWE.
The information of Mysterio Sr.’s passing comes simply weeks after the demise of his brother, Roberto Gutierrez, Rey Mysterio Jr.’s father and Dominik’s grandfather, who handed away on November 17 on the age of 76.
Following his father’s demise, Rey Mysterio Jr. shared an emotional tribute on Instagram: “You probably did greater than set the instance of easy methods to love & preserve a robust marriage and father 4 boys, you have been the instance and handed each single time till your demise with flying colours. Glorious husband, loving father, lovely grandfather, unbelievable son & brother, and wonderful father in legislation.”
Followers and colleagues on social media have shared their condolences and fond reminiscences of the Mexican wrestling legend.