Son of Mexican Wrestler Legend Dies in Match: vs Ex-WWE Star Rey Mysterio Jr.

Lucha libre wrestler Pedro Aguayo Ramirez, known as Hijo del Perro Aguayo, has died following a fatal blow suffered in the ring.

According to a report from ESPN, a video of the wrestling match in a Tijuana municipal auditorium showed Aguayo "unconscious on the ropes" after receiving a flying kick from opponent Oscar Gutierrez, a.k.a. former WWE star Rey Mysterio Jr. After that, the match continued for about two minutes before officials checked on Aguayo.

State prosecutor spokesman Raul Gutierrez said the wrestler was rushed to the hospital and died about 1:30 AM, but not before being attended to in the ringside, ESPN noted. According to the report, Commission President Juan Carlos Pelayo clarified that "the doctor in charge was not in the ringside because he was treating another injured wrestler, but paramedics and a doctor who was a spectator attended to Aguayo."

"The reaction for medical attention was quick, in my opinion," Pelayo said at a news conference held on Saturday, as quoted by the news outlet.

Based on Aguayo's autopsy, the cause of death was trauma to the neck and a cervical fracture, the state prosecutor's office stated. Because of the findings, the incident is currently being investigated for a possible manslaughter case, ESPN added.

"I have no words for this terrible news," Joaquín Roldán, director of the AAA wrestling federation, said through his Twitter page. "My sincerest condolences for the Aguayo Ramirez family."

The Mexican group Lucha Libre AAA said they are "in mourning for one of its star talents," The Independent reported. Wrestler Hijo del Santo said the unfortunate incident of his professional colleague is disheartening and that he has "great affection" for Aguayo's father, the legendary retired wrestler Pedro "Perro" Aguayo, a member of the Aztec lucha Hall of Fame, ESPN noted.

Del Santo added, "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."

Professional wresting columnist Mike Mooneyham tweeted his condolences regarding Aguayo's death. He wrote: "Some don't get it that wrestlers put their lives on the line every time they step into the ring. RIP Perro Aguayo Jr."

English professional wrestler Magnus and announcer Mike Tenay also expressed their sadness on Aguayo's passing, NBC News  noted.

Mexico is popular for its lucha libre, a form of professional wrestling which features colorful costumes and characters, The Independent explained.

The Crash, the company that organized the event, didn't provide a statement or comment on Aguayo's death, according to NBC News.

Aguayos, 35, have practiced professional wrestling for 20 years and was the leader of the group called "Los Perros de Mal," or the bad dogs, ESPN noted. During his career, he won several titles, including national pairs with his father, a national heavyweight championship, and the Consejo Mundial Lucha Libre world trios championship.