Tributes continue to pour in for Mysterio, a wrestling legend and trainer of many.
Legendary wrestler Rey Mysterio Sr., real name Miguel Angel López Diaz, has died at the age of 66.
Mysterio was the uncle of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Rey Mysterio (real name Oscar Gutierrez Rubio).
Mysterio's family announced the news of his death in a statement on Friday, according to multiple international reports.
Wrestling organization Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide also released a statement on Instagram over the weekend.
“The Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Family stands in solidarity with the delicate passing of Miguel Ángel López Diaz, also known as Rey Mysterio.
“We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones and pray to heaven for his eternal rest.”
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Tributes continue to pour in for Rey Mysterio
With a career that spanned decades, Mysterio was not only a wrestling legend, but also a trainer and mentor to many.
According to fox 13 newshe trained his son, nephew (Rey Mysterio), and many other famous international wrestlers such as Hayabusa and Halloween Havok.
Tributes continue to pour in as fans around the world share fond memories of the wrestling icon.
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