Rey Mysterio Senor has passed away: his family and Lucha Libre AAA have confirmed the news
21 december 2024 в 11:37
Rey Misterio Senior (real name: Miguel Ángel López Díaz) passed away in December 2024, confirmed by his family and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. Known as WWE’s Uncle Rey Misterio, the retired athlete helped his family create a legacy in the world of wrestling.
«We regret to announce the sad death of Miguel Ángel López Díaz, known as Rey Misterio Senior», - said the statement from AAA in Spanish, which was translated into English. «We express our deepest condolences to his loved ones and offer our prayers for his eternal rest».
The cause of Misterio Senior’s death is unknown. The wrestling world and countless fans paid tribute to his contribution to the industry. Besides being an influential figure for his family, the late wrestler was also a legend to his ring colleagues. During his time in the ring, he used the names «Bullrider» and «Rey Misterio» before adding the part «Senior» to distinguish himself from his nephew.
Misterio Senior wrestled from the 1970s until 2009 when he retired. However, he briefly returned to wrestling one last time in 2023.
Learn more about Misterio Senior’s family below.
Misterio Senior was the father of his son, Miguel Aaron López Hernández, known as El Hijo de Rey Misterio.
It is unclear if Misterio Senior was married.
In addition to his nephew, Misterio Senior is also related to Dominik Misterio, who is the son of Rey Misterio Jr.
When the news of Misterio Senior’s death became known, his great-niece Aliyah Misterio remembered him in a note she posted on her Instagram Stories along with a photo of them together.
«Eternally grateful to you, uncle», - Aliyah wrote in her message, which was translated from Spanish to English. «Without you, my dad wouldn’t have become the man or fighter he is today. Rest in peace, uncle».
Dominik also paid tribute to his uncle in an Instagram post. He did not add a caption, but shared photos from Misterio Senior’s career in the ring
«We regret to announce the sad death of Miguel Ángel López Díaz, known as Rey Misterio Senior», - said the statement from AAA in Spanish, which was translated into English. «We express our deepest condolences to his loved ones and offer our prayers for his eternal rest».
The cause of Misterio Senior’s death is unknown. The wrestling world and countless fans paid tribute to his contribution to the industry. Besides being an influential figure for his family, the late wrestler was also a legend to his ring colleagues. During his time in the ring, he used the names «Bullrider» and «Rey Misterio» before adding the part «Senior» to distinguish himself from his nephew.
Misterio Senior wrestled from the 1970s until 2009 when he retired. However, he briefly returned to wrestling one last time in 2023.
Learn more about Misterio Senior’s family below.
Misterio Senior was the father of his son, Miguel Aaron López Hernández, known as El Hijo de Rey Misterio.
It is unclear if Misterio Senior was married.
In addition to his nephew, Misterio Senior is also related to Dominik Misterio, who is the son of Rey Misterio Jr.
When the news of Misterio Senior’s death became known, his great-niece Aliyah Misterio remembered him in a note she posted on her Instagram Stories along with a photo of them together.
«Eternally grateful to you, uncle», - Aliyah wrote in her message, which was translated from Spanish to English. «Without you, my dad wouldn’t have become the man or fighter he is today. Rest in peace, uncle».
Dominik also paid tribute to his uncle in an Instagram post. He did not add a caption, but shared photos from Misterio Senior’s career in the ring
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