After the shocking and unfortunate reports that legendary wrestler Silver King passed away during a match earlier today, the world of wrestling has taken to social media to mourn their loss. A multitude of superstars from all walks of wrestling have expressed their remorse at the tragedy, sending love and condolences to the family of King. The loss of King is a rough one for the wrestling world, as it’s sad when any well-known figure passes, but the circumstances surrounding this are sure to leave many aching for some time. WrestleZone sends condolences to the friends and family of Silver King in this difficult time. 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 RIP Silver King. Condolences to his loved ones. — Chris Brookes クリス・ブルックス (@OBEYBrookes) May 11, 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 Terrible news. Please keep Silver King’s friends & families in your thoughts. RIP. ❤️ https://t.co/Aovhv7nVKO — Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) May 11, 2019 QUE TRISTE NOTICIA , en Londres acaba de fallecer SILVER KING QEPD 🙏🏻 — Sexy DULCE (@Sexydulceg) May 11, 2019 QUE TRISTE NOTICIA , en Londres acaba de fallecer SILVER KING QEPD 🙏🏻 — Sexy DULCE (@Sexydulceg) May 11, 2019 https://twitter.com/courtbauer/status/1127354719125540870 Silver King wrestled in New Japan between 2001 and 2002, primarily teaming with Dr. Wagner Jr, and also appearing as Black Tiger (where on a few occasions he teamed with former BT Eddie Guerrero in T2000). He will be sorely missed all over the wrestling world. pic.twitter.com/hxcshO2tSO — chris charlton (@reasonjp) May 11, 2019 https://twitter.com/Ligero1/status/1127346454698307585 Damn terrible news. Silver King was one of the best “bases” I saw in Lucha and I’m thankful I got to work with him in WCW. All my best to his family and friends. #RIPSilverKing https://t.co/hLmagVr65H — Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) May 11, 2019 RIP Silver King. Horrible news. Godspeed sir. — Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) May 11, 2019 Rest In Peace Silver King…. https://t.co/QI3xhfk34x — Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) May 11, 2019<doc-sep>Silver King, the Mexican professional wrestling superstar, died at the age of 51 in the ring during an event in London on May 11. King’s passing was confirmed in a tweet by former Extreme Championship Wrestling and WWE legend Tommy Dreamer. Dreamer wrote, “Terrible news of Silver King passing away in the ring tonight He was a star in Mexico, Japan & WCW He was Ramses in movie “Nacho Libre” Pray for strength for his family.” Silver King, real name, Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron, was wrestling former WWE and WCW star Juventud Guerrera when he began to suffer difficulties. Silver King was performing with the Luche Libre World’s “The Greatest Show of Lucha Libre” at the Roadhouse venue in the Camden neighborhood of North London. Silver King was also known as Black Tiger III, the third person to portray the character. His father was fellow Mexican wrestling legend, Dr. Wagner. Silver King’s brother took over the Dr. Wagner character. During his own career, Gonzalez teamed up with to El Texano in the team Los Cowboys, winning championships in Mexico Japan. Gonzalez was a nomadic wrestling star, competing in the All Japan Pro Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Universal Wrestling Association and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre. Here’s what you need to know: 1. One Report Says that Gonzalez Suffered a Heart Attack During His Match With Juventud Guerrera Silver King’s cause of death is unknown at this point. The Camden New Journal reports that Gonzalez may have suffered a heart attack in the ring. The website adds that multiple ambulances and police cars could be seen outside of the venue in the aftermath of Gonzalez’s death. 2. Witness Say Juventud Guerrera Could Be Seen With His Head in His Hands as Silver King Stopped Responding to Him Rey Mysterio vs. Silver King: Nitro, September 22, 1997After a short absence from the ring, Rey Mysterio returns against Silver King. 2012-05-04T18:39:23.000Z According to the Camden New Journal Report, Gonzalez had been kicked by Guerrera when he collapsed. Witnesses told the website that Guerrera could be seen holding his head in his hands as Gonzalez did not respond to either him or the referee. The announcer then said that there would be a break in the show while medics attended to Gonzalez. Shortly after that, a witness told the Camden New Journal, “It seemed to be part of the show at first but then he didn’t get up – and then the medical team was on the stage. Everybody was cleared out and lots of police and ambulances were there.” 3. Paramedics Were Forced to Use a Defibrillator in Front of the Audience 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 Another witness told the Sun newspaper in England, “They were wrestling and then something just seemed to go wrong. As they were wrestling it stopped and they seemed like they weren’t in sync at all, and the other wrestler started performing CPR. Other wrestlers jumped into the ring to help, and they got a defibrillator out. It was scary, they evacuated everyone but there didn’t seem to be an ambulance arrive for at least 20 minutes.” Lucha Blog also wrote about Silver King’s passing saying, “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.” 4. Silver King Played Jack Black’s Nemesis’ Silver King will be best remembered by non-wrestling fans for his role as Ramses, Jack Black’s nemesis in the 2006 comedy “Nacho Libre.” In the movie, Gonzalez wore a gold mask, something that he would bring into his actual wrestling career while defending the UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship. While promoting the movie, Gonzalez was asked about whether or not wrestling was “real.” He replied, “As far as I know, it is real. People see it as entertainment in the U.S., this big production with a whole story behind a match, so people think it is prepared. Fans who pay their $15 or $20 want to see us tear someone’s head off or break an arm. But wrestlers get hurt. That is real.” 5. Silver King Is Being Mourned as a Legend of Professional Wrestling on Social Media Eddie Guerrero vs. Silver King [1998-02-07]WWFOldSchoolWrestling.com 2016-11-14T12:48:25.000Z As word spread of Gonzalez’s death, many fans and fellow professional wrestlers have taken to social media to mourn the legend of lucha wrestling. Here are some of the most poignant messages: 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 Damn, in the ring anything can happen. That's why we pray before training, i pray before wrestling because you might never know, and dudes that's crazy for what happened to Silver King, please take care of yourself and health Rest In Peace Silver King. pic.twitter.com/JWthG1piGq — LOUIE ?? (@DueltainerLouie) May 12, 2019 Terrible news of Silver King passing away in the ring tonight He was a star in Mexico, Japan & WCW He was Ramses in movie Nacho Libre Pray for strength for his family pic.twitter.com/FYVk4i59qo — Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) May 11, 2019 Rest Easy Silver King. Glad to have shared a ring with ya?? — Shannon Moore (@TheShannonBrand) May 12, 2019 If you saw a lot of 123 Kid matches, you saw some Silver King moves I appropriated. #RIPSilverKing — Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) May 12, 2019 Damn RIP Silver King!! Lucha Legend!! — Cheeseburger (チーバー) (@CheeseburgerROH) May 12, 2019 Silver King was far too young and a tremendous talent. W*ING tag champion multiple times. Absolute legend. RIP — Casey the Terrible (@luchagringo) May 12, 2019 People who only saw him in WCW or in his later years won't quite get this, but Silver King was one of the very best and most talented wrestlers of his generation. Crushed to hear this.<doc-sep>The lucha libre world is still shook by the death of Silver King while wrestling in London. Several promotions have expressed their condolences: AAA, CMLL, Koaz, Lucha Libre Elite, WWE and others. CMLL had a salute in the ring for Silver King during their show last night. ¡Hasta Siempre, Silver King! El elenco del Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre y la afición que asistió a la Arena Coliseo despidió al gladiador con un minuto de aplausos. #LuchaRetroCMLL #SilverKing pic.twitter.com/TDmcumlTeH — Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) May 12, 2019 Dr. Wagner Jr. provided some words about his brother, Silver King. Unfortunately, the volume is extremely low. Based on a transcription from Medio Tiempo, Wagner said it was a comfort that his brother is reunited with his father up above as grand warriors and grand legends. The promoter in London behaved to the highest and the accompanying wrestlers behaved marvelously. Wagner also thanked El Hijo del Santo and Hijo del Fantasma. El Hijo del Santo shared a photo taken before the London event. Silver King wrestled as both Silver King and the Nacho Libre character Ramses. Les comparto esta maravillosa Foto de todo el equipo antes de la lucha campal... estábamos muy felices! Silver King King luchó como Silver y cómo Ramses! pic.twitter.com/HJD5LekEwV — El Hijo del Santo (@ElHijodelSanto) May 12, 2019 El Hijo del Santo added that Silver King went the way he wanted: fighting! Lamento profundamente la muerte de mi gran rival y compañero de tantas batallas. Se fue como él quería: luchando! @SILVERKING hasta siempre querido amigo #SilverKing — El Hijo del Santo (@ElHijodelSanto) May 12, 2019 Hijo del Fantasma stated that words can’t express how he feels and provided a neat photo. Las palabras no pueden expresar lo que siento. Words can’t explain what I’m feeling right now. #RipSilverKing descansa en Paz amigo y compañero. Nos vemos más adelante!!! Hasta siempre César. pic.twitter.com/szKqVpuI3K — El Hijo del Fantasma (@hijodelfantasma) May 12, 2019 AAA Reina de Reinas champ Lady Shani thanked Silver King for teaching her to love and respect lucha libre and for giving her an important base in the beautiful sport to be where she is today. Solo Dios sabe porque hace las cosas... Descanse en paz.. Gracias por enseñarme a amar y respetar la lucha, a darme bases importantes de este bello deporte para ser lo que ahora soy. Gracias por todo #SilverKing pic.twitter.com/DcL82cUd1v — Lady Shani (@LadyShaniAAA) May 12, 2019 Silver King was Taya’s first lucha libre teacher when she arrived to Mexico. Me quedo sin palabras. Fuiste mi primero maestro llegando a Mexico Te tengo en mis oraciones. pic.twitter.com/loGjvjLZ9e — Wera Loca (@TheTayaValkyrie) May 11, 2019 Silver King’s moves were an inspiration for X-Pac in the ring. 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 If you saw a lot of 123 Kid matches, you saw some Silver King moves I appropriated. #RIPSilverKing — Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) May 12, 2019 Lucha Underground pizza lover Vinnie Massaro shared that Silver King would leave voice messages as Ramses. RIP SILVER KING He was always the nicest person and helped me out whenever he could. He used to send me voice messages as Ramses cutting promos on me calling me Nacho Libre. Praying for his family. He will be missed — Vinnie Massaro (@snoringelbow) May 11, 2019 Nacho Libre co-star Jack Black posted a cool photo of Silver King as Ramses with the simple message to go with God. What are you favorite memories of Silver King?<doc-sep>A 51-year old former World Championship wrestling star from Mexico has died in the ring in London during a packed show. Cesar Barron, known as Silver King, was facing fellow wrestler Warrior Youth at The Greatest Show of Lucha Libre at the Roundhouse in Camden on Friday, when he hit the canvas. King is said to have suffered a heart attack. Lucha Libre, a term used to denote freestyle wrestling in Mexico, is a form of choreographed battle, during which wrestlers wear colourful masks and costumes. It is characterised by a high sequence of manoeuvers. Footage shows that after Youth was declared winner, King continued to lie down. At first fans thought it was part of the act and that King would get up any time. Minutes passed before the referee and wrestlers surrounded King. Youth came back on stage and urged the fans to shout his opponent's name. "Silver. Silver." The audience cheered. On the internet, news of the wrestler's death spread quickly. The wrestling community and fans were quick to express their sorrow. The World Wrestling Entertainment tweeted that it was "saddened" by the news. Fellow wrestler William Regal tweeted saying he was "very sorry" to hear of the death of his friend. King had starred alongside comic actor Jack Black in the 2005 film Nacho Libres, where he played a villain named Ramses. Black paid the wrestler a tribute on his Instagram page. King's death has come a month after comedian John Oliver slammed the WWE in his show The Last Week Tonight, where he highlighted the disturbing trend of early deaths in the wrestling community.<doc-sep>
Tragic news in the wrestling world as veteran lucha libre wrestler Silver King — real name Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron — suffered a health-related issue during a match at a London show on Saturday night and later died. He was 51. It is believed that he suffered a heart attack, but the cause of death is not yet official. Silver King was wrestling his second match of a day/night lineup at the Lucha Libre World promotion's "The Greatest Show of Lucha Libre" event in London. He was wrestling Juventud Guerrera and connected with a clothesline and then made the cover, with Guerrera kicking out. King then struggled to move with Guerrera kicking him in the shoulder and making the pin to end the match. MORE: Everything you need to know about WWE Money in the Bank 2019 The rest of the show was cancelled and he was later pronounced dead. Silver King began wrestling in November 1985 at the age of 17 with him going on to wrestle for Mexican promotions that included CMLL, AAA, and UWA. The second generation wrestler and son of Mexican legend Dt. Wagner joined WCW in 1997 where he was a part of the cruiserweight division. He lost his mask early in his career to El Hijo del Santo. He would go on to team with El Texano to form Los Cowboys as they would become tag team champions in various promotions. King also received fame for his role as the lead villain Ramses in the 2005 film "Nacho Libre" starring Jack Black. Black posted a picture on his Instagram account paying tribute to King.