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Hijo de Fishman arrested after wrestling referee dies in Mexico
A professional wrestling event in Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, ended in tragedy when 75-year-old referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, known as ‘El Búho’, died following a wrestling maneuver. During a match between Hijo de Fishman and Máscara Sagrada NG, the wrestler Hijo de Fishman reportedly performed a ‘martinete’ (piledriver) on Pineda. The move, which is banned in many wrestling commissions due to the high risk of cervical and head injuries, left the referee motionless on the ring.
Authorities arrested Hijo de Fishman on suspicion of manslaughter. While some reports suggest the incident was a scripted part of the performance that went wrong, others raised concerns regarding the availability of medical personnel and the time taken to provide assistance. The wrestling promotion, El Patrón Espectáculos, expressed sadness and stated they are providing legal assistance to the wrestler.
In the wrestling community, the incident has sparked debate. Legendary figure Hijo del Santo defended the wrestler, characterizing the event as an ‘accident’ inherent to the risks of the sport. Meanwhile, local authorities in Hidalgo are conducting an investigation to determine criminal responsibility.
Entities
El Hijo de Fishman · El Patrón Espectáculos · Gerardo Germán Pineda · Hidalgo · Hijo de Fishman · Hijo del Santo · Mineral de la Reforma · Patron Espectáculos · Patron Lucha Libre · Procuraduría General de Justicia del Estado de Hidalgo
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Security elements detained El Hijo de Fishman. laregiontula.com.mx · www.foxsports.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Emergency responders confirmed Pineda had no vital signs upon arrival at the venue. laregiontula.com.mx · www.foxsports.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident occurred during the main event involving El Hijo de Fishman and Máscara Sagrada NG. laregiontula.com.mx · www.foxsports.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] El Hijo de Fishman was placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry for possible involuntary manslaughter. laregiontula.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The death occurred at the Deportivo 11 de Julio between the night of October 6 and the early hours of October 7. www.foxsports.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, known as ‘El Búho’, died during a wrestling match in Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo. laregiontula.com.mx · www.foxsports.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] El Hijo de Fishman allegedly applied a ‘martinete’, a prohibited high-risk maneuver, to the referee. laregiontula.com.mx · www.foxsports.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Official cause of death is pending medical-forensic studies. laregiontula.com.mx