Unfortunately the wrestling world is dealing with another tragedy as Luchablog on X is reporting that referee Gerardo German Pineda, known as El Buho, was refereeing a match between Hijo de Fishman and the current Mascara Sagrada in Hidalgo, Mexico on Wednesday, and the referee passed away after Hijo de Fishman gave El Buho a double underhook piledriver.
According to the report El Buho never get back up after taking the move, and he was on the mat for several minutes before anyone checked on him because they thought he was selling. There was no medical personnel on hand, but when paramedics arrived they confirmed El Buho had passed away.
36-year-old El Hijo de Fishman has been arrested and is in police custody. Superluchas reports that Fishman was turned over to the Public Prosecutor’s Office on charges of manslaughter. There is a 48 hour deadline to present him before a judge and it will be determined at the initial hearing if there is enough evidence to sentence him.
The promotion that hosted the event, El Patron Espectaculous, issued the following statement:
“TO THE FANS, MEDIA, MEMBERS OF THE GUILD, AND GENERAL PUBLIC:
Given the regrettable events that occurred during the early hours of this Wednesday, October 7, in Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, during a Lucha Libre event in which independent wrestler Hijo de Fishman and referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, “El Búho,” participated, who unfortunately lost his life, El Patrón Espectáculos informs:
Our company is attentive to the development of the situation and has arranged accompaniment and legal assistance for Hijo de Fishman, so that the corresponding process is carried out in accordance with the law and before the competent authorities.
The lawyer and legal representative of the company maintains contact with the family of Mr. Gerardo Germán Pineda, “El Búho,” and with their legal representatives, to handle the case in the best way and guarantee respect for all parties involved.
The legal process continues, so, in respect for the authorities and due process, this company will refrain from issuing additional information that could interfere with or prejudge the facts.
We ask the fans, media, and members of the guild to act with prudence, discretion, and respect, and to avoid the dissemination of rumors or unconfirmed information, so as not to hinder the investigations and out of respect for all parties involved and their families.
We deeply regret the loss of a life and express our solidarity to his family, friends, and colleagues in the Lucha Libre guild.”