Lucha Libre AAA announced today (December 20) the death of Rey Misterio Sr. at the age of 66.

Rey Misterio Sr., the uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and great uncle of Dominik Mysterio, wrestled for over 30 years, from the mid-1970s to the late 2000s. Misterio retired in 2009, although he wrestled again in 2023.

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Misterio made his wrestling debut in 1976 in Mexico. In 1990, he appeared at WCW Starrcade, where he teamed with Konnan and ultimately lost to the Steiner Brothers.

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