The event titled “Greatest Show of Lucha Libre” was performed at the Roundhouse in Camden – King Silver, a native of Mexico, was the star. He played the villain Ramses in the film Nacho Libre – alongside Black Jack.
The wrestler, 51, whose real name is Cesar Barron, was believed to have died from cardiac arrest mid-performance, according to the organisers.
After a choreographed wrestling match, Barron, also known as Warrior Youth, did not manage to get back up on the canvas within the referee’s 30-second urging. Instead, he collapsed and exchanged moves with his opponent, Juventud Guerrera.
As the referee started to count him out, his opponent tried for thirty seconds to flip him over before finally pinning him down. He fell onto his front and was then kicked by Guerrera as he tried to stand up. Eventually, he managed to get back on his feet.
Prior to Barron receiving medical attention, the amount of time that witnesses found fault with was significant, and none of the initial responders seemed to be healthcare experts. The gravity of his condition went unnoticed by anyone at first, as it was evident from the video. The athlete remained motionless and seemingly unaware for approximately two and a half minutes before receiving assistance, while Guerrera rejoiced.
CPR was initiated on him and suddenly wrestlers emerged. The witness, who appeared to be like a guardian, informed that there was no one with a hand on him. It seemed odd that there were no medics rushing up.
There were no professional medical personnel on stage, despite the fact that people were pouring out of the arena. A few minutes later, everyone was instructed to leave, but then the announcer lowered the lights and announced that a brief intermission would be taken.
It was chaotic, someone else said it, and he still had his mask on while giving CPR to a woman, it was odd. “People were ‘asking where the first aiders were,” said Carolina Gomez, a photographer at the event, she also said that she couldn’t see anyone clearly designated as a medic in the side ring. Another witness stood at the side ring.
“They then started asking everyone to leave and we were ushered out as police and ambulances arrived. Everyone was stood in disbelief.”.
The wrestler was pronounced dead at the scene, and despite their inability to resuscitate him, the London ambulance service was called and arrived shortly after around 10.20pm.
The Roundhouse said that the circumstances of the wrestler’s death were being investigated. In a statement, the venue said that the police in Scotland Yard had deemed his death as “non-suspicious” and that they were investigating. Our condolences and thoughts are with the Lucha Libre team, as well as his friends and family.
Officers will conduct examinations on licensing, as well as health and safety issues. A spokesperson from the Camden council stated that investigations into the circumstances surrounding this incident will commence on Monday.
The organisers of the Lucha Libre World (AKA World Wrestling Championship) show expressed their condolences and confirmed the tragic death of former wrestling star González Cuauhtémoc César Barrón, also known as King Silver, who suffered a cardiac arrest while performing.
We will be able to provide more information when we make further announcements. Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with César’s family and fans across the world. We have truly lost one of the greatest wrestlers of Lucha Libre.
Tributes poured in from across the world for the stricken fighter. Black Jack posted an image on Instagram taken during filming, with the caption “Go with God, brother [Vaya con Dios, hermano]”.
Chris Jericho, the Canadian wrestler and fighter, expressed gratitude to Barron on Instagram for teaching him how to become a better fighter.
Participants adorned in intricate outfits and vibrant face coverings participate in Lucha Libre wrestling – a sport where they are required to take off their attire upon defeat. Freestyle wrestlers showcase the event, which includes impressive aerial stunts, acrobatics, and captivating performances, in carefully choreographed clashes.
Dr. Wagner grew up in a wrestling family in Torreón, northern Mexico, where his father was a popular lucha libre fighter. He competed in the cruiserweight championship for Juventud Guerrera in 1998, as well as in the World Wrestling Championship for King Silver between 1997 and 2000.