Miguel Angel Lopez Diaz, better known as Rey Misterio, and uncle of WWE superstar, Oscar Gutierrez Rubio, who goes by the ring name Rey Mysterio, has passed away at the age of 66.
News of his death was revealed by his son in a social media post, which read, “Friends and family, I regret to inform you that my Father, Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, King Misterio Sr. Passed away this morning… will keep you informed. Thank you.”
Misterio turned professional in 1976 and remained active until 2009. He did come back a few times for matches, however, with his last one occurring in 2023.
During his career, he won the World Wrestling Association (WWA) World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship once and earned the WWA Tag Team Championship with Rey Mysterio Jr. as well.
He also started a gym in 1987 where he trained a number of wrestlers such as his nephew Rey Mysterio, as well as Konnan and Psicosis.