Mexican wrestling is in mourning after confirming the death of the wrestler Piloto Suicida, who lost his life during a function held this Sunday in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. The gladiator, identified as José Calzada Salazar, suffered a fatal accident while performing a throw on his back from the third rope in front of dozens of fans present at the International Arena.

The death of the 56-year-old fighter generated shock among fans and members of the national pankration, especially in the lagoon region, where he developed a large part of his professional career between Torreón, Coahuila, and Gómez Palacio, Durango.

This is how the accident of the fighter Piloto Suicida occurred in Ciudad Juárez

The events occurred on the night of Sunday, May 24, at the International Arena, located at the intersection of José Méndez and Juan N. Zubirán streets, in the Monterrey neighborhood of Ciudad Juárez.

According to reports from local authorities, Suicide Pilot tried to execute a flight from the third rope; However, an error in the impulse caused him to fall on his back and head on the concrete floor, in addition to impacting near an area where part of the public was.

Elements of the Municipal Public Security Secretariat (SSPM) and the Attorney General's Office of the State of Chihuahua quickly went to the venue after receiving reports about an unconscious person during the sports event.

Paramedics tried to revive the gladiator

After the accident, paramedics entered the ring to provide emergency care to the fighter, while the property was evacuated for security.

According to preliminary reports from the authorities, the impact would have caused a fatal cervical injury, so the gladiator lost his life practically instantly.

Workers from the Forensic Medical Service later carried out the removal of the body, while experts from the Northern Zone Prosecutor's Office carried out the corresponding procedures inside the property.

They close the International Arena after the death of the fighter

After the incident, municipal Civil Protection personnel placed closure seals on the International Arena and asked the owner to present operating permits, as well as the corresponding contingency plan.

The authorities indicated that these documents could not be shown at the time of the inspection carried out after the tragedy that occurred during the wrestling performance.

Arena Olimpico Laguna says goodbye to Suicide Pilot with an emotional message

After the gladiator's death was confirmed, the Laguna de Gómez Palacio Olympic Arena, one of the venues where Piloto Suicida spent much of his career, published a farewell message in honor of the Laguna fighter.

"Today we say goodbye to a gladiator who was part of the history of our arena and the heart of the Lagunera fans. His legacy will live forever in every applause, every battle and every memory. We express our most sincere condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. Rest in peace," reads his Facebook account.

The death of Piloto Suicida shocked the world of Mexican wrestling. Fans, promoters and fighters began to express messages of condolence on social networks after hearing the news of the death of the lagoon gladiator, who was recognized for his dedication and attacks on those involved.