Mexican wrestler charged after referee dies in stunt
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 19:37 · Archive
A Mexican wrestler has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a piledriver stunt killed a 75-year-old referee during a wrestling event.
El Hijo de Fishman, 36, has been arrested in Mineral de la Reforma in Hidalgo on suspicion of manslaughter or negligent homicide after the death of referee Gerardo German Pineda, known as El Buho, during a wrestling event on Wednesday night. Fishman allegedly performed a pre-planned piledriver move on Pineda, 75 and a 15-year wrestling veteran, as part of a skit following his match against a rival at the 'Deslealtades' event organised by El Patrón Espectáculos Lucha Libre promotion.
The move went wrong, leaving Pineda motionless on the floor. Those inside the venue assumed he was feigning injury as part of the planned stunt and left him unattended for several minutes. The New York Post reports that there was no ambulance or medical personnel on hand, despite such staff being required for wrestling events in Hidalgo. When paramedics finally arrived, Pineda was pronounced dead.
According to reports, a hearing is scheduled within 48 hours to determine whether Fishman will be released or charged. If found guilty of manslaughter, he could face a prison sentence of up to 15 years.
How it is being reported
- Wrestler arrested after referee dies from alleged piledriver during matchA professional wrestler in Mexico has been arrested and is facing a manslaughter charge after the death of a longtime referee during his match.New York Post · 8 Oct, 19:24
- Mexican wrestler charged with manslaughter after veteran referee is killed in tragic stunt gone wrongThe pro wrestler, known as Hijo De Fishman, was arrested in Mineral de la Reforma in Mexico after referee Gerardo German Pineda, known as El Buho, died on Wednesday night.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Oct, 13:14
In this story: El Hijo de Fishman · Gerardo German Pineda · Hidalgo · El Patrón Espectáculos Lucha Libre
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