Rey Misterio, Sr.
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Miguel Ángel López Díaz (born January 8, 1958), better known by his ring name Rey Misterio, Sr., is a famous Mexican professional wrestler.
Miguel Ángel López Díaz | |
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Ring name(s) | Reyman Rey Misterio Bull Rider |
Billed height | 1.68 cm |
Billed weight | 217 lb (98 kg) |
Born | January 8, 1958 Tijuana, Baja California |
Debut | January 6, 1976 |
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[edit] Profile
[edit] Finishing and signature moves
- Misterio DDT (Lifting DDT)
- Powerbomb
- Superkick
- Hurricanrana
- Multiple arm drags
- Missile dropkick
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- Tijuana Wrestling
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- 1-time Tijuana Welterweight Champion
- 3-time Tijuana Tag Team Champion (1-time with Saeta Oriental, 1-time with Pequeño Apolo / Super Astro and 1-time with Rey Guerrero)
- 1-time Baja California Middleweight Champion
- 1-time America's Champion
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- 2-time WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Champion
- 1-time WWA World Tag Team Champion (with Rey Misterio Jr.)
- International Wrestling Championship
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- 2-Time IWC World Middleweight Champion
- 1-time IWC Television Champion
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- Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) ranked him number 373 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
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[edit] Trivia
- On March 25, 1988, Rey Misterio Sr. lost his mask to Fishman.
- He is the uncle of current WWE superstar, Rey Mysterio.
- Rey Misterio Sr. is the father of Mexican wrestler El Hijo de Rey Misterio.