In a heartfelt and deeply personal announcement, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio shared the sad news that his father, Roberto Gutierrez, passed away on November 17, 2024. The wrestling icon took to Instagram to pay tribute to the man who shaped his life and values, expressing gratitude for the example his father set as a husband, father, and grandfather.
“Father: thank you for giving me the life I have,” Mysterio wrote. “You did more than set the example of how to love & maintain a strong marriage and father 4 boys. You were the example and passed every single time until your death with flying colors.”
Mysterio’s post highlighted the many roles his father fulfilled with excellence, describing him as an “excellent husband, loving father, beautiful grandfather, incredible son & brother, and amazing father-in-law.” He credited his father for many of the traits that shaped who he is today, adding, “My majority traits I picked up from you.”
He also acknowledged the strength his father displayed in his final days, writing, “You fought until the very last minute and know that your biggest fear was leaving Moms behind, but I can assure you that she will not be alone and we will always look out for her.”
Born in Mexico, Roberto Gutierrez later moved to the United States, where Rey was born in San Diego, California. The family’s journey eventually took them back to Tijuana, Mexico, where Rey’s father worked. Mysterio has shared how his daily border crossings as a child to attend school in the U.S. were a defining part of his upbringing—a testament to his father’s dedication to providing opportunities for his family.
Rey Mysterio concluded his tribute by assuring his father that he will always be loved and never forgotten.
The WWE community and fans around the world join Mysterio in mourning this loss, offering their support and condolences to one of wrestling’s most beloved figures during this difficult time.