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Tragedy in the wrestling ring.

Over the weekend, wrestling star Hijo de Perro (real name Perro Aguayo Jr) passed away after collapsing in the ring. During his match with former WCW/WWE star Rey Mysterio, Mysterio delivered a flying kick and de Perro was slumped into the ring ropes.The other wrestlers continued with the fight as Aguayo’s limp body slid down onto the mat.

Worried about him,ringside personnel repeatedly shaking Aguayo and talking to him without any response. He eventually received medical attention and was rushed out of the arena in the city of Tijuana.

But doctors were unable to revive him. AAA, the wrestling promotion company for which Aguayo worked, said it was informed of his death around 1 a.m. Saturday. He was 35 years old.

The official cause of death was a stroke caused by cervical spine damage.

Our condolences go out to the families and friends of Mr. Perro Aguayo Jr. May he rest in peace always.