Perro Aguayo’s wife, Luz Ramírez, married him just two months after they first met.
Highlights
- Perro Aguayo’s wife, Luz Ramirez, adapted to the challenges of his demanding wrestling career while maintaining a strong family bond.
- Luz suffered immense personal loss with the deaths of her son, Perro Aguayo Jr., in 2015 and her husband in 2019.
- Perro Aguayo Jr. honored his father’s legacy by becoming a top lucha libre star, forming Los Perros del Mal, and founding his own promotion.
Pedro Aguayo Damián, better known as Perro Aguayo or El Can de Nochistlan, dominated Mexican wrestling from the 1970s through the 1990s.
His remarkable career established him as one of Lucha Libre’s most charismatic and hardworking performers.
Aguayo made history as the first WWF Light Heavyweight Champion and earned his place in the AAA Hall of Fame in 2012.
His intense wrestling style, which combined the brawling prowess of Terry Funk with the power of Bruno Sammartino, made him one of the biggest box office attractions in lucha libre history.
As a top heel in the Universal Wrestling Association and later in AAA, Aguayo engaged in memorable feuds, notably serving as El Santo’s final major rival.
His three-way feud with Konnan and Cien Caras in AAA proved especially lucrative.
Aguayo continued wrestling into the 2000s, participating in significant matches, including a memorable appearance at WWF’s 1997 Royal Rumble alongside legends like El Canek and Mil Máscaras.
Luz Ramírez, Wife of Perro Aguayo, Balanced Family Life With The Demands Of His Wrestling Career
Luz Ramírez’s love story with his wife Perro Aguayo (now widow) began unexpectedly when they met on the street.
Despite coming from a wrestling family herself – her brother was the wrestler El Ídolo – their encounter wasn’t through the industry.
Their connection was immediate and intense, leading to marriage just two months after meeting, though Luz’s family initially opposed the union.
Over time, she proved to them that Aguayo was an excellent partner and father.
Their marriage faced unique challenges due to Aguayo’s wrestling career.
Luz adapted to late-night returns and brief three-to-four-hour sleep schedules as Aguayo balanced family life with his demanding gym sessions and tours.
She often joked about having an unbeatable rival in lucha libre, which commanded most of her husband’s time and passion.
Despite the demanding schedule, Aguayo made time for family vacations at beaches and resorts, though these breaks were typically brief.
Following the tragic loss of their son Pedro in 2015 and her husband’s passing in 2019, Luz has maintained a private life away from public attention.
Her last major public appearance was at her son’s funeral, where she and Aguayo requested Rey Mysterio and Konnan to serve as pallbearers.
Since then, she has chosen to step away from the wrestling spotlight that defined much of her life.
Perro Aguayo Jr. Honored His Father’s Legacy And Became A Wrestling Icon In Mexico
Pedro Aguayo Ramírez, known professionally as Perro Aguayo Jr. or El Hijo del Perro Aguayo, carried forward his father’s legacy in Mexican professional wrestling.
Born on July 23, 1979, he debuted at just 15 years old and quickly established himself as a formidable presence in the ring.
Early in his career, he formed a successful tag team with his father, capturing the Mexican National Tag Team Championship twice.
As his career progressed, Aguayo Jr. created the influential Los Perros del Mal stable and engaged in memorable feuds with stars like Místico and Héctor Garza.
His work drew significant crowds and maintained the family’s reputation for excellence in lucha libre.
He later founded his own wrestling promotion, Perros del Mal Producciones, showcasing his business acumen alongside his wrestling ability.
Tragically, Aguayo Jr.’s life was cut short during a match on March 20, 2015, when he suffered fatal injuries in the ring.
He was posthumously inducted into both the AAA Hall of Fame and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, cementing the Aguayo family’s enduring impact on professional wrestling.
His death deeply affected the wrestling community and led to initiatives for improved safety measures in Mexican wrestling.
Additional Information
- Aguayo was particularly known for his willingness to “blade” (intentionally cut himself to draw blood) during matches, which added to his intense performance style.
- In 1997, he made a notable crossover appearance in the WWF (now WWE), where he participated in the Royal Rumble alongside other lucha libre stars, marking a rare moment of collaboration between Mexican and American wrestling promotions.
- His nickname “El Can de Nochistlan” (The Nochistlan Dog) was tied to his birthplace, though he later became more commonly known simply as “Perro” (Dog) Aguayo.
