The Professional Wrestler And Actor César Cuauhtémoc González Barrón (Widely Famous As Silver King) Has Died After Collapsing During A Bout In London.
- Silver King has died after collapsing during a bout in London.
- Silver King was performing at the Roundhouse in Camden at the time.
- Silver King is said to have died from a heart attack in the ring.
- Silver King made his professional debut back in November 1985.
- Silver King was best known for wearing colorful masks and elaborate costumes.
Mexican wrestler and actor Cesar Barron, who is widely known as Silver King, has died after collapsing during a show in London. He was performing at the Roundhouse in Camden at the time.
The wrestler and actor, who has appeared as a villain named Ramses in the movie Nacho Libre alongside Jack Black, is said to have died from a heart attack in the ring while facing Youth Warrior AKA Juventud Guerrera.
The Roundhouse reported there had been an incident at the show, but the venue has not been able to comment further.
The official Lucha Libre Twitter account has confirmed the news of his death tweeting a photo of Silver King writing “Rest in Peace.” The post continued reading” Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide joins the grief that the Luchistica family has for the death of Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron ‘SILVER KING’.
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide se une a la pena que embarga la familia luchística por el fallecimiento de César Cuauhtémoc González Barrón "SILVER KING".
Descanse en paz. pic.twitter.com/RhAWTFg5Cw
— Lucha Libre AAA (@luchalibreaaa) May 11, 2019
WWE also tweeted that it was saddened to know of 51 years old wrestler’ death. It tweeted writing WWE extends its deepest condolences to Silver King’s family, friends and fans.
WWE is saddened to learn that Lucha Libre legend and former WCW star Silver King has pa s sed away at age 51. https://t.co/mAge65OmeN
— WWE (@WWE) May 12, 2019
Silver King, who made his professional debut back in November 1985, was also best known for wearing colorful masks and elaborate costumes. He had competed in World Championship Wrestling between 1997 and 2000 taking on Juventud Guerrera for Cruiserweight Championship back in 1998.
