Rey Misterio Sr.’s Kids & Relatives: Meet His Family

Rey Misterio Sr. (actual identify: Miguel Ángel López Díaz) died in December 2024, his household confirmed in addition to the Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. Finest often called the uncle of the WWE’s Rey Mysterio, the retired athlete helped his total household construct a legacy within the wrestling world.

“We remorse the delicate demise of Miguel Ángel López Días, often called Rey Mysterio Sr. [sic]” the AAA’s assertion learn in Spanish, which was translated to English. “We ship our most honest condolences to his family members and lift our prayers to heaven for his everlasting relaxation.”

Misterio Sr.’s reason for demise is unclear. The wrestling world and numerous followers paid tribute to honor Misterio Sr.’s contributions to the trade. Apart from being an influential determine to his household, the late wrestler was additionally a legend to fellow wrestlers. Throughout his time within the ring, he glided by names corresponding to “Bullrider” and “Rey Misterio” earlier than including the “Sr.” half to differentiate himself from his nephew.

Misterio Sr. wrestled from the Nineteen Seventies till 2009 when he retired. Nonetheless, he briefly returned to wrestling one ultimate time in 2023.

Study Misterio Sr.’s household, beneath.

How Many Children Does Rey Misterio Sr. Have?

Misterio Sr. was a father to his son, Miguel Aarón López Hernández, a.okay.a El Hijo de Rey Misterio.

Was Rey Misterio Sr. Married?

It’s unclear if Misterio Sr. was married.

Who Else Is in Rey Misterio’s Household?

Other than his nephew, Misterio Sr. can be associated to Dominik Mysterio, who’s Rey Jr.’s son.

When information broke of Misterio Sr.’s demise, his grand-niece Aalyah Mysterio remembered him in a word she shared to her Instagram Tales alongside a photograph of them collectively.

“Eternally grateful for you, uncle,” Aalyah wrote in her message, which was translated from Spanish to English. “With out you, my dad wouldn’t be the individual or fighter he’s right now. Relaxation in peace, uncle.”

Dominik additionally paid tribute to his nice uncle in an Instagram put up. He didn’t embody a caption however shared photos from Misterio Sr.’s profession within the ring.