Silver King (1968–2019), popular Lucha Libre wrestler dies during a match
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2 min readSilver King (Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron) was a popular Lucha Libre wrestler who co-starred in the Jack Black moviee2809cNacho Libre.e2949d He played a champion wrestler and funny villain named Ramses in the 2006 movie. At the match in London, Silver King was wrestling against Juventud Guerrerawhen he was knocked down to the ground. He was pinned and did not get up but most of the fans thought that was a staged part of the match. It is believed that he passed away from a cardiac arrest. Silver King comes from a wrestling family, both his father and brother were wrestlers.
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Died:Saturday, May 11, 2019(Who else died on May 11)?
Details of death:Died at the age of 51 during a match, apparently from cardiac arrest.
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What they said about him: e2809cI am saddened to hear about the passing of Silver King. Like so many of the great Luchadores that helped Americans appreciate Lucha Libre and make Nitro the success it was, he will be missed. Thank you and RIP.e2949d e28094Co-host of e2809c83 Weekse2809d on Twitter
e2809cCc3a9sar Gonzc3a1leze280a6vaya con dios, hermano,e2809d which translated reads: e2809cGo with God, brother.e2809d e28094Jack Black on Twitter
e2809cIt was an honor to have been friends & shared the ring with the great Silver King. He & Tejano were an amazing team. He truly was one of the greats & I'm heartbroken to learn of his passing.e2809d e28094WWE Hall of Fame member Sean Waltman on Twitter
Full obituary:Chicago Tribune
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- King Kong Bundy (1959e280932019), WWE superstar
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