36-year-old pro wrestler El Hijo de Fishman was arrested on Wednesday in Hidalgo, Mexico, He was detained after 75-year-old Gerardo German Pineda aka El Buho died in the ring as the referee of Fishman’s match against Mascara Sagrada for El Patron Espectaculos Lucha Libre. Fishman hit El Buho with a double underhook piledriver, and he never got back up.
Luchablog’s summary of local reports indicates that no ambulance or medical personnel were in place at the event:
The local reports are that Buho lay
on the mat unmoving for minutes before anyone checked on him, thinking he was selling. There was reportedly no ambulance or medical personnel on hand; those are required for Hidalgo shows, and this card was running a bit under the radar.
When paramedics arrived, they could only confirm that Buho had passed away. The police are holding Hijo de Fishman in custody while investigating. A photo of the piledriver is circulating. Can’t circulate a photo of a medic who isn’t there, but that’s going to be as big a deal.
Per Superluchas, there will be a hearing over the next 48 hours to determine if Fishman is released from custody or charged with a crime in relation to wrongful death. A manslaughter charge could result in a prison sentence of 5 to 15 years.
El Patron Espectaculos issued a statement commenting on the legal process and expressing regret about the incident:
Here is a translation, courtesy of 411 Mania:
Given the unfortunate events that occurred during the early hours of this Wednesday, October 7, in Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, during a wrestling event with the independent wrestler Hijo de Fishman and the referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, “El Búho”, who unfortunately lost his life, El Patrón Espectáculos informs:
Our company is attentive to the developing 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 his legal representatives, to handle the case in the best way and guarantee respect for all parties involved.
The legal process is still ongoing, so, out of respect for the authorities and due process, this company will refrain from issuing additional information that could interfere with or prejudice the facts. We ask the fans, media and members of the guild to act with prudence, discretion and respect, and avoid the spread 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 with his family, friends and colleagues in the wrestling business.
Sincerely, Patron Espectáculos.
We’ll bring you more on this developing story as we have it, Cagesiders.
