RIP Rey Misterio Sr.: Lucha Libre Royalty Dies at 66
According to
AAA Lucha Libre
,
Rey Mysterio
Sr., an uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and a pioneer in the Lucha Libre community, passed away. Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, better known as Misterio Sr., died on December 20, 2024, at the age of 66.
Rey Mysterio Sr.’s Final Bow: Wrestling Pioneer Passes at 66
In 1976, Rey Mysterio 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 Mysterio 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. (via WrestleTalk)Alongside other well-known figures, such as his son El Hijo del Rey Mysterio and the renowned luchador El Dandy, Mysterio 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.ALSO READ: 'He was the sweetest guy': WWE Superstar Dominik Mysterio Names THIS Legend Dream Bar Fight AlliesThe wrestling community will miss Rey Mysterio Sr. terribly, and his legacy will always be a part of Lucha Libre's history.
