Wrestling legend Rey Misterio Sr., born Miguel Ángel López Días, has passed away at the age of 66. His son, known as El Hijo de Rey Misterio, shared the sad news on Facebook on December 20.
In his heartfelt message, he wrote, “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.” The cause of his death has not been revealed at this time.
The Mexican wrestling promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide also confirmed the news, mourning the loss of Mysterio Sr. and offering prayers for his eternal rest.
Rey Misterio Sr. was well-known in the wrestling world, not only as a star in his own right but also as the uncle of current WWE superstar Rey Mysterio. Following the news of his death, Rey Mysterio’s son, Dominik, shared touching memories on Instagram.
This passing comes shortly after the death of Mysterio’s brother, Roberto Gutierrez, who died on November 17 at the age of 76.
Mysterio Sr. started his career as a boxer before entering professional wrestling in 1976. He competed for several wrestling promotions, including Pro Wrestling Revolution and Tijuana Wrestling. His breakout moment came when he represented Mexico at WCW’s Starrcade pay-per-view in 1990, which helped elevate his status in the wrestling community.
Throughout his career, Mysterio Sr. captured multiple championships, including the Revolution Tag Team Championship and the IWC World Middleweight Championship. He also played a significant role in training future wrestling stars, including his son and nephew, helping shape the next generation of talent.
Despite retiring in 2009 and being inducted into the Tijuana Sports Hall of Fame in 2006, he was still active in the ring until as recently as 2023. Rey Misterio Sr. will be remembered fondly by his family, fans, and the wrestling community.
