Silver King is dead.
The accomplished luchador and former WCW wrestler passed away after becoming unconscious during a match tonight in London, England. He was 51 years old.
This is according to luchablog, which reports that he died after suffering a health issue.
I can confirm now. I hate this.
Former CMLL/AAA/WCW wrestler Silver King has passed away after suffering a health issue during his match earlier today. He was 51.
— luchablog (@luchablog) May 11, 2019
Sexy Star of Lucha Underground was the first to break the news of his passing on Twitter.
QUE TRISTE NOTICIA , en Londres acaba de fallecer SILVER KING QEPD ??
— Sexy DULCE (@Sexydulceg) May 11, 2019
At a show presented by Lucha Libre World, Silver King was wrestling fellow WCW alumnus Juventud Guerrera when he suddenly became unconscious. After giving Guerrera a clothesline, Silver King went to pin him. Guerrera kicked out and Silver King struggled to get back up. Guerrera and the referee stalled waiting for Silver King to get up, but he was unable to. Guerrera kicked him gently in the side and Silver King just goes out. Guerrera then struggles to turn him over for the pin. Guerrera pinned Silver King to end the match, but King was completely out.
Guerrera and referee Black Terry stall waiting for Silver King to get up. He tries, but he can't really do it. Juventud Guerrera kicked him gently in the side and Silver King just goes OUT. Guerrera struggles turning him over even for the pin.
— luchablog (@luchablog) May 11, 2019
According to fans in attendance, Silver King lied motionless in the ring after the match. CPR was performed on him and the show was immediately canceled.
Just saw @Ramses silver king fall in the ring at @camdenroundhouse and not get up. Medical response was slow and worrying. Left when chest pumping happening pic.twitter.com/icDnYMBNPL
— Alex Brinded (@alexbrinded1) May 11, 2019
Wrestlers have reacted to the news:
Sorry to hear about the passing of #SilverKing. I had so many great matches with him when I worked @CMLL_OFICIAL in the early 90s and more importantly he always made me… https://t.co/IKf7YL6Zyg
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) May 12, 2019
The news of Silver King’s passing hits me hard. I was lucky to be able to tour & work New Japan with him. Such a great person. Rest In Peace, good sir.#RIPSilverKing
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) May 11, 2019
I 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.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) May 12, 2019
It 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. ? #RIPSilverKing pic.twitter.com/WhM1zM9jfp
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) May 12, 2019
