Record reports that Lucha libre legend Ciclon Ramirez, who had a 40-year wrestling career in Mexico, passed away last Monday at the age of 64 after suffering a heart attack.
Ramirez, real name Celso Reyes Daza, began his wrestling career in the early 1980s when he debuted as Ovni before changing his name to Pegasso I. While primarily working in CMLL, he competed in various other promotions over his four decades in the ring, including AAA, Promo Azteca, and more.
The Lucha libre legend had a 313-day run as CMLL World Welterweight Champion in 1993 and 1994, three reigns as Mexican National Welterweight Champion, and a reign as IWRG Intercontinental Welterweight Champion in 2000. His final match took place on August 30th of last year, when he competed in a 6-man Tag Team Match alongside El Hijo del Fishman and Mascara Sagrada NG against Hijo del Pirata Morgan, Pirata Morgan and Emperador Azteca.
On behalf of PWMania.com, we send our condolences to Ramirez’s family, friends and fans.
