The Mexican wrestling world is heartbroken after losing Miguel Ángel López Días, known as Rey Misterio Sr. He was a Lucha Libre legend and a well-loved trainer.
Rey Misterio Sr was the uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, who just celebrated his 50th birthday a few days ago. His death came as a shock since there were no reports of him being sick.
Misterio’s son, Miguel Aarón López Hernández, shared the sad news on Instagram. He wrote,”Friends and family, I’m sad to share that my father, Miguel Ángel López Días, Rey Misterio Sr., passed away this morning… more updates to come. Thank you.”
According to Sam Palmer of Wrestling Inc., Rey Misterio Sr. started wrestling in 1976 and quickly became a big name in Lucha Libre. He won championship titles with organizations like Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, known as Mexico’s version of WWE.
After 2009, he wrestled less often and only appeared for special events, with his final match happening in April 2023. Rey Mysterio Sr. was also a well-known trainer. He trained Dominik Mysterio, his grand-nephew, who is 27 years old and competes in The Judgment Day series after winning the NXT North America Championship twice.
However, the cause of Rey Misterio Sr.’s death is not yet known, and it comes just a week after his brother, Robert Gutierrez, passed away at 76.
Fans pay tribute to late legend Rey Misterio Sr
The news of Rey Misterio Sr.’s death came out of nowhere and left many people shocked. At first, some confused him with WWE’s Rey Mysterio because of their similar names. But after learning he was Mysterio’s uncle, fans and wrestlers shared heartfelt tributes to honor the wrestling legend and trainer.
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide shared their sadness over Rey Misterio Sr.’s death, remembering his big impact on the sport.
Lamentamos el sensible fallecimiento de Miguel Ángel López Días, conocido como Rey Mysterio Sr.
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) December 20, 2024
Enviamos nuestro más sincero pésame a sus seres queridos y elevamos nuestras oraciones al cielo por su eterno descanso. pic.twitter.com/xnvqSndotS
@roylucier tweeted, “Rey Misterio Sr passed away this morning. I cannot begin to say how painful this is, he was such an important part of my fandom going back to the Compton days in the early 90’s. My condolences to his wife Ana, and the entire Misterio family, especially their sons and nephew Rey Mysterio.”
Rey Misterio Sr passed away this morning. I cannot begin to say how painful this is, he was such an important part of my fandom going back to the Compton days in the early 90’s. My condolences to his wife Ana, and the entire Misterio family, especially their sons and nephew Rey… pic.twitter.com/Noeq5fwXHS
— Roy Lucier (@roylucier) December 20, 2024
@SKWrestling_ shared, “Sportskeeda is saddened to hear the passing of the legendary luchador, Rey Misterio Sr. Rest In Peace.”
Sportskeeda is saddened to hear the passing of the legendary luchador, Rey Misterio Sr. Rest In Peace. #WWE pic.twitter.com/frrD0T3OBv
— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) December 20, 2024
@khurramO7 noted, “Wrestling legend Rey Misterio Sr dies aged 66. A good childhood memory 💔😭 “
@MasimbaNews tweeted, “RIP Rey Mysterio Sr. – A legend in the ring and a beacon for lucha libre. Our thoughts are with Rey Jr., Dominik, and the entire Mysterio family during this difficult time. #LuchaLibreLegacy “
RIP Rey Mysterio Sr. – A legend in the ring and a beacon for lucha libre. Our thoughts are with Rey Jr., Dominik, and the entire Mysterio family during this difficult time.  #LuchaLibreLegacy  pic.twitter.com/YB7o1ELsqA
— MasimbaNews👁️🗨️ (@MasimbaNews) December 21, 2024
