AAA Issues Statement On El Hijo del Perro Aguayo, Manik Comments

UPDATE: AAA released the following statement today on his passing:

“The grief overwhelms our hearts. Rest in peace, El Hijo del Perro Aguayo.”

Following his passing, TJ Perkins/Manik posted the following tweets on Aguayo.

Godspeed Perro

— TJ Perkins/MANIK (@MaskaraManik) March 21, 2015

Life goes so fast man. I can't believe some of us pack our bags and don't make it home.

— TJ Perkins/MANIK (@MaskaraManik) March 21, 2015

Aguayo was the son of lucha libre legend Perro Aguayo. He previously worked in both AAA and CMLL. On behalf of everyone here on the website, our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Perro Aguayo Jr.

ORIGINAL: Pro wrestler Perro Aguayo Jr., aka El Hijo del Perro Aguayo (real name Pedro Aguayo Ramirez) sadly passed away earlier this morning (March 21). He died after as a result of injuries he sustained in a match at a CRASH event in Tijuana, Mexico on Friday (March 20). Aguayo was 35 years old.

The match was headlined by Aguayo and TNA’s Manik against Rey Mysterio and Extreme Triger (Tigre Uno in TNA). His death was reportedly caused by cervical spine trauma due to a blow to the head after an apparent kick by Mysterio to set up his 619 move. Aguayo is said to have struck his head on the ropes badly while he was going down to get into position to take the move.

Video of the match reportedly shows the aftermath of the spot. Aguayo looks to be in position to take the 619 from Mysterio. Manik moves to escape, but Aguayo does not. The other wrestlers then began to improvise as the referee began to check on Aguayo, who was not moving. Extreme Tiger executes a dive to the outside on Manik while Konnan and Mysterio look to check on Aguayo. Konnan reportedly tried to rouse Aguayo, while Mysterio did a 619 on Manik right next to them. Mysterio then hit a splash off the top rope to score the pin, and Konnan signals that something is not right.

Aguayo was taken from the Municipal Auditorium to Del Prado Hospital by paramedics after he was treated. He was reportedly pronounced dead at 1AM.