“Mexican wrestling legend Rey Misterio Sr., the uncle of WWE star Rey Mysterio Jr., has died at the age of 66.
“The family of the late wrestling icon confirmed his death Dec. 20, according to TMZ. Misterio first rose to prominence as a part of the lucha libre scene in his native Mexico, earning champion titles with organizations including the World Wrestling Association and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, viewed by many as the lucha libre equivalent of WWE. Stateside, he competed in events like World Championship Wrestling’s Starrcade night in 1990.”
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