Super Porky (Brazo de Plata) passes away, WWE issues statement

Super Porky (Brazo de Plata) passed away Monday at age 58.

From the entire staff at Wrestleview, we send our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Brazo de Plata during this difficult and sad time.

WWE issued the following statement on the passing of Super Porky:

Super Porky (Brazo de Plata) passes away at 58

The always charismatic and infectiously hilarious Lucha Libre Legend José Luis Alvarado Nieves, better known in the squared circle as “Super Porky” (Brazo de Plata), passed away Monday at the age of 58. The celebrated Mexican competitor was a proud member the Alvarado wrestling family, which includes several generations of luchador athletes, as well as being a member of the squared circle for nearly 40 years — including a stint with WWE from 2005 to 2006.

WWE extends its condolences to José Luis Alvarado Nieves’ family and friends.