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The Mexican Wrestling woke up in mourning . Monday 26 in July one of the greatest Aztec exponents of the ring passed away. Super Porky , Brazo de Plata or José Luis Alvarado Nieves , no matter what you want to call it. What is certain is that he leaves a void for lovers of this discipline, as he was a much loved fighter.
😢 ALWAYS, SUPER PORKY!
The CMLL joins the grief that seizes the Luchistic family for the sensitive death of José Luis Alvarado Nieves, better known as “Super Porky (Silver Arm)”, a gladiator who marked an era in the Mexican Wrestling.Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/20 ssp4RjFQ
– Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) July 27, 2021
Super Porky passed away at 56 year old. Until now, no more details have been known about the cause of his death. However, the former fighter suffered from problems with being overweight . In addition, the hits and injuries kept him away from the ring.
Damn another legend gone. Rest In Peace Brazo de Plata (Super Porky) 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/ ZGVSp4H1fJ
– Shawn Hernandez (@SuperMexCTM) July 27, 2021
According to information from Media Time, the charismatic fighter had revealed that after he retired, approximately ten years after his decision, Alvarado needed a couple of hip and shoulder surgeries . In addition to his health problems, Brazo de Plata had financial problems due to a scam.
RIP Silver Arm / Super Porky !!! Thank you for showing the big guys can throw down. May you entertain the heavens with your charm forever. # Superporky pic.twitter.com/56 iidXwdKA
– Jorge R. Gutierrez (@mexopolis) July 27, 2021
Great support from fans
After the death of the former fighter was known, a A large number of users on social networks have expressed their condolences to Alvarado’s family . The messages were also directed at his sons, Psycho Clown and Goya Kong , both AAA stars. Blue Demon Jr . was another of the characters who was in charge of sharing the unfortunate news.
Rest in peace the superporky! 😔
– Blue Demon ® ™ (@BlueDemonjr) July 27, 2021
The great legacy of Super Porky
Alvarado, after losing the mask in 1988, increased considerably in weight and became Super Porky . Without a doubt, one of the most charismatic and empathetic characters of the Mexican struggle . José Luis Alvarado Nieves was part of a great era of CMLL (World Wrestling Council).
We are deeply saddened by the passing of José Luis Alvarado Nieves, whom everyone in the WWE Universe knew as “Super Porky” pic.twitter.com/OwcnviI294
– WWE Spanish (@wweespanol) July 27, 2021
Among his other achievements, he was also part of the WWE , obtained large participations in AAA , in 1991 stayed with the Bullfighting Cup and was champion of couples with La Parka.
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