RIP Rey Mysterio Sr.: Lucha Libre Royalty Dies at 66
According to AAA Lucha Libre , Rey Misterio Sr ., an uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and a pioneer in the Lucha Libre community, passed away. Miguel Ángel López Días , better known as Misterio Sr., died on December 20, 2024, at the age of 66.
Rey Misterio Sr.’s Final Bow: Wrestling Pioneer Passes at 66
In 1976, Rey Misterio Sr. started his remarkable wrestling career and rose to prominence in the business. Even though he was officially retired in 2009, his love for the sport led him to put on his boots for the last time in 2023 when he defeated Hereje, Hijo de Pirata Morgan, and Nightmare Azteca at a global Lucha Libre event with Aero Star and Mr. Iguana.
Rey Misterio Sr.’s Final Bow: Wrestling Pioneer Passes at 66
In 1976, Rey Misterio Sr. started his remarkable wrestling career and rose to prominence in the business. Even though he was officially retired in 2009, his love for the sport led him to put on his boots for the last time in 2023 when he defeated Hereje, Hijo de Pirata Morgan, and Nightmare Azteca at a global Lucha Libre event with Aero Star and Mr. Iguana.
In honor of the renowned luchador, AAA posted on social media:
“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.”
In other words: "We mourn the tragic passing of Miguel Ángel López Días, also known as Rey Mysterio Sr. We pray for his eternal rest in heaven and offer our deepest sympathies to his loved ones.
As a mentor and performer, Rey Misterio Sr. had a significant influence on the professional wrestling industry. His legacy was continued by his nephew, Rey Mysterio of WWE, who began his career as Rey Mysterio Jr. before dropping the "Jr." when he joined the organization in 2002. In 1995, the two won the WWA Tag Team Championship together, one of their many memorable moments in the ring.
Alongside other well-known figures, such as his son El Hijo del Rey Misterio and the renowned luchador El Dandy, Misterio Sr. also achieved success. He inspired generations of fans and shaped the careers of many wrestlers, leaving an incalculable impact on Lucha Libre and the wrestling community at large.
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The wrestling community will miss Rey Misterio Sr. terribly, and his legacy will always be a part of Lucha Libre's history.
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