Rey Misterio Sr. Age, Wiki and Bio

Rey Misterio Sr.

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Wrestler
NationalityMexican
Date of Birth08/01/1958
Age66 years (died on 20, Dec, 2024)
BirthplaceTijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Date of Death20/12/2024

Bio/Wiki

Real NameMiguel Ángel López Díaz
Ring Names
  • Bull Rider
  • El Genio
  • Rayman
  • Maravilla Blanca
  • Rey Misterio

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight98 Kg (216 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Tattoo(s)
  • Tattoo on right-bicep
  • Tattoo on chest
  • Tattoo on left-bicep

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

ChildrenMiguel Aarón López Hernández (professional wrestler)
Other Relatives
  • Rey Mysterio (Jr.) (professional wrestler)
  • Dominik Mysterio (professional wrestler)
  • Aalyah Mysterio

Career

DebutRey Misterio Sr. began his wrestling career on 6 January 1976 during the Day of the Kings event.
RetirementHe retired from professional wrestling in 2009 but made a return in April 2023.
Accomplishments
  • Twice held the IWC World Middleweight Championship.
  • Ranked #373 in PWI's list of 500 best singles wrestlers in 2003.
  • Ranked #212 in PWI's list of 500 best singles wrestlers in 2004.
  • Won the Revolution Tag Team Championship once with El Hijo de Rey Misterio.
  • Captured America's Championship once and Baja California Middleweight Championship once.
  • Secured the IWC Television Championship once.
  • Holds a record of three Tijuana Tag Team Championships.
  • Won WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship and WWA Tag Team Championship with Rey Mysterio Jr.
  • Claimed the WWO World Championship.
  • Two-time XLAW Extreme Champion.
  • Inducted into Tijuana Sports Hall of Fame class of 2006.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Initially pursued a career in boxing until advice from trainers redirected him to wrestling due to his increased body size.
Achieved recognition in Mexico's lucha libre scene, winning multiple titles with leading wrestling organizations.
Selected WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Champion and teamed with Rey Mysterio Jr. for the WWA Tag Team Championship.
Made an appearance in the 2006 horror film El Mascarado Massacre (or Wrestlemaniac).
Despite retiring, he made a comeback in 2023 at a Global Lucha Libre event, defeating multiple opponents.