El Hijo de Fishman released after agreement with referee's family

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

El Hijo de Fishman released after agreement with referee's family
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Mexican wrestler El Hijo de Fishman has been released following a reparatory agreement with the family of deceased referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, known as El Búho. Pineda died during a match on October 7 at an independent lucha libre event. The proceedings against El Hijo de Fishman have concluded, but the terms of the agreement have not been publicly disclosed. Authorities previously investigated the incident for possible negligent homicide. The venue also faces scrutiny after failing inspections related to event permits.

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  • •El Hijo de Fishman released on October 9, 2026.
  • •Gerardo Germán Pineda died during a match on October 7.
  • •Investigation pertained to potential negligent homicide.
  • •Terms of the reparatory agreement are undisclosed.
  • •The wrestling venue was partially closed after safety violations.
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