As noted, top Mexican wrestler Hijo del Perro Aguayo passed away after an accident during a match in Tijuana last night. The match also featured Rey Mysterio, Tigre Uno and Manik. Aguayo was rushed to a hospital about a block away shortly after a spot in the ring with Mysterio and then pronounced dead at around 1am local time.
The Associated Press reports that the state prosecutor’s office said it has opened an investigation into possible manslaughter. The company that organized the event , CRASH, couldn’t be reached for comment by The AP.
Wrestling legend El Hijo del Santo commented to The AP:
“It makes me very sad because he was a professional colleague and I have great affection for his father. I think the fans in Japan, the U.S. and Mexico, of course, where he was very popular, must be in mourning, especially because of his youth. He had much ahead of him.”
While Aguayo was being tended to last night, Mysterio took the mic and told fans that a real accident happened and asked that fans pray for God to protect Aguayo. Mysterio also tweeted comments on Aguayo’s passing:
“Just formed a friendship between brothers who opened years ago and we should not question the designs of God. But in this occasion I wonder because and not it understand, te extrañare and you take with me the rest of my life, rests in peace HijoDelPerro. With all the respect in the world my most felt condolences for the family Aguayo, you ask God who fills them with fortitude and resignation . To overcome this great loss! May the God bless, which we fill you with strength! Tube the privilege of sharing for the first you see a ring with the son of Perro Aguayo in his debut…”
Apenas se formaba una amistad de hermanos que empeso años atras y no deberiamos cuestionar los designios de Dios.
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— Rey Mysterio (@reymysterio)
March 21, 2015
Pero en esta ocacion me pregunto porque y no lo entiendo, te extrañare y te llevare conmigo el resto de mi vida,descansa en Paz HijoDelPerro
— Rey Mysterio (@reymysterio)
March 21, 2015
