Rey Misterio Sr. Biography
(Wrestler)
Birthday: January 8, 1958 (Capricorn)
Born In: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Miguel Angel Lopez Diaz, also known as Rey Misterio Sr., is a Mexican retired wrestler and trainer. He is also known as ‘Mysterious King’. Rey Misterio’s nephew, Rey Mysterio Jr., is also a professional wrestler. In order to avoid confusion between him and his nephew, Misterio adds ‘senior’ to his name. At first, Misterio Sr. had plans to become a boxer. But he faced certain obstacles due to which he had to change his mind and move to wrestling. His trainers helped him in his journey and recommended better methods. Even his family supported him, specially his brother who would take him for wrestling and lucha libre. Misterio Sr. made his wrestling debut in 1976. It was on the show known as ‘Day of the Kings’ or Dia de los Reyes. Following this, Misterio participated in many matches over the years. He won many championships and titles which earned him the fame and recognition. He is also known to have trained wrestlers like Extreme Tiger, Fobia, Venum Black, Ruby Gardenia, Eiji Ezaki and many others.