Lucha Legend Emilio Charles Jr. Passes Away

News
Dec 29, 2012

Former professional wrestler “El Rey del Beatiful” Emilio Charles Jr has passed away due to kidney failure. He was 56 years old.

Charles was known as one of the best rudo workers of the 80’s and 90’s. Charles frequently worked for the CMLL promotion.

Our deepest condolences to Mandell’s friends and family on his passing.

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