( CNN ) The world of Mexican wrestling wrestling has been deeply shaken by the death of star fighter Hijo del Perro Aguayo , who collapsed after being kicked during a bout . The lucha libre fighter , whose real name is Pedro Aguayo Ramirez , was left slumped against the ropes after a flying kick from one of his opponents , Rey Mysterio , during the match Friday night . The other wrestlers continued with the fight as Aguayo 's limp body slid down onto the mat , according to video footage of the bout posted on social media . The video showed ringside personnel repeatedly shaking Aguayo and talking to him without any response . He eventually received medical attention and was rushed out of the arena in the city of Tijuana . But doctors were unable to revive him . AAA , the wrestling promotion company for which Aguayo worked , said it was informed of his death around 1 a.m. Saturday . He was 35 years old . `` Mexican lucha libre is in mourning over the death of one of its star talents , '' the AAA said in a statement . Questions remained over what exactly caused Aguayo 's death and why it took so long for him to receive medical treatment . Ernesto Franco , the duty doctor at the fight , told Mexico 's state news agency Notimex that at the time of Aguayo 's collapse , he was attending to other injured wrestlers , according to CNN Mexico . Franco said Aguayo 's injury was the result of a blow to the neck region , adding that he spent about an hour trying to revive him using `` all possible resuscitation measures . '' The Associated Press reported that the state prosecutor 's office has opened an investigation into possible manslaughter . The AAA said Friday 's fight was organized by another promotion company named The Crash . Aguayo 's death prompted an outpouring of grief on social media from fans and members of the wrestling industry . `` I will miss you and carry you with me for the rest of my life , '' tweeted Rey Mysterio , who landed the flying kick on Aguayo . `` Rest in peace , Hijo del Perro . '' He posted two images on Instagram that appeared to show him and Aguayo at a young age and again later in life . `` I had the privilege to share a ring for the first time with Hijo del Perro Aguayo in his debut as a professional wrestler and an honor to be in the ring with this great legend for the last time ! '' he wrote . `` You will be missed , Perro . '' WWE wrestler Mark Henry tweeted , `` Respect to fallen brother in arms ! '' `` I and the WWE universe pray for your peace and comfort to your family ! '' Henry wrote . Aguayo is the son of one of the giants of Mexican wrestling , Pedro `` Perro '' Aguayo . The younger Aguayo began his career in 1995 at the age 15 , according to the AAA . But he emerged from his father 's shadow to become a big name in his own right . `` El Hijo del Perro Aguayo was among the most decorated AAA stars in recent memory as a three-time Mexican National Tag Team champion as well as a former Mexican National Light Heavyweight champion and Mexican National Atomicos champion , '' wrote Bleacher Report columnist Mike Chiari . `` There is no question that El Hijo del Perro Aguayo was among the most popular and successful luchadores in Mexico , '' Chiari said .
Pro wrestler Aguayo collapses in the ring after being kicked . Doctors were unable to revive him ; he died at the age of 35 . `` Mexican lucha libre is in mourning , '' wrestling promotion company says .