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Luchador El Hijo Del Fishman Arrested Following Death Of Referee - Wrestling Inc.
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 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.
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 carrying a sentence of five-to-15 years if convicted.
Reports indicate the event lacked required medical personnel or an ambulance on-site, a detail authorities are reviewing as they investigate the circumstances surrounding Buho's death.