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El Hijo De Fishman Arrested After Referee Dies During Match
The promotion said it will support the wrestler legally and urged fans and media to avoid rumors while the manslaughter case moves forward.
On Wednesday, October 7, 36-year-old wrestler Hijo de Fishman was arrested in Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, following the death of referee Gerardo German Pineda, known professionally as Buho.
During the early Wednesday morning match, Fishman delivered a double underhook piledriver to Pineda, who reportedly had no vital signs when paramedics arrived at the scene.
El Patron Lucha Libre issued a statement confirming legal assistance for Fishman and asked the media and guild to act with discretion during the ongoing investigation.
With a hearing scheduled within the next 48 hours, Fishman faces potential manslaughter charges that carry a sentence of five-to-15 years if convicted.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Buho, noting reports that the event lacked required medical personnel or an ambulance on-site in violation of Hidalgo regulations.
A real tragedy struck Mexican wrestling in the last few hours. This after the death of an emblematic exile and arbiter, the ‘Buho’ Pineda, after suffering the maneuver of the so-called ‘Son of Fishman’ over the ring. The fact was recorded in the mineral enclosure of the Reforma, in Hidalgo, during the stellar combat ... Continue reading “Tragedy in Mexican wrestling: Arbiter dies after programmed maneuver and fighter ends up detained”