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By Jeremy Hanna
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The professional wrestling came together in support of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio after he had announced that his father, Roberto Gutierrez, passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, on social media.
"Father: thank you for giving me the life I have," Mysterio said. "You did more than set the example of how to love & maintain a strong marriage and father 4 boys, you were the example and passed every single time until your death with flying colors."
"Excellent husband, loving father, beautiful grandfather, incredible son & brother, and amazing father in law. You checked every list on the box and can honestly say my majority trates I picked up from you."
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"You fought until the very last minute and know that you biggest fear was leaving Moms behind, but I can assure you that she will not be alone and we will always look out for her."
"You are with God now and smiling from the heavens while we continue with the real struggle of life until we see again."
"You will never be forgotten and will always be loved, RIP Pops. Love you always."
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Born Oscar Gutierrez, Mysterio is part of a wrestling family, including his uncle Rey Misterio and son "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, his father was never part of the business.
Instead, he was a factory worker in Tijuana, Mexico, while Mysterio's mother, Maria del Rosario, was a house cleaner.
Mysterio dropped out of high school to pursue professional wrestling with his parent's approval. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Multiple friends and colleagues from across WWE, AEW, and all of professional wrestling have reached out in support of Mysterio during this time.
"I'm sending so much love your way, Rey," WWE Superstar and former Women's Champion Natalya Neidhart replied. "I'm so sorry for your immeasurable loss. A beautiful tribute. Prayers to you and your family during this time."
"Incredible man raised an incredible son," said Zelina Vega, a former Queen of the Ring and member of the Latino World Order with Mysterio. "So sorry for your loss. Sending you and the family love, today and always. RIP"
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Mercedes Moné, the current AEW TBS Champion and a former WWE Women's Champion, also gave her condolences to the Mysterios, saying, "Sending you all my love."
"Oh Rey Im so sorry," said Torrie Wilson, a former WWE Superstar who worked in the Filthy Animals stable in WCW with Mysterio. "Sending you love & prayers. Who YOU are says a million great things about him."
Aalyah Gutierrez, Mysterio's daughter, joined her father in mourning her grandfather. "My abuelo chulo," she said. "I love you dad!"
Newsweek Sports shares its condolences with Mysterio and his entire family during this hard time.
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