Indie Pro Wrestling Star Liger Rivera Passes Away At 37-Years-Old

We are very sad to learn about the passing of Liger Rivera. He passed away at the age of 37-years-old. At this time, we do not know his exact cause of death, but the pro wrestling world is in mourning.

Liger Rivera was a well-known figure in the independent wrestling scene. The news was confirmed by the Empire Wrestling Federation on Tuesday, October 22. After word of his passing spread, there were many memorials posted on social media.

Jaguar Montoya tweeted out to say, “I love you, Liger Rivera. It breaks my heart that we couldn’t be the support you needed. You’re a bright light in a room of dim bulbs even when you yourself didn’t believe it. You’re more than my slamily, you’re my friend. I’ll never get your stupid little laugh out of my head.”

Rivera’s career was largely centered in California, where he competed primarily in the Empire Wrestling Federation based in San Bernardino. Trained by Jesse Hernandez, Rivera became a prominent performer in the region’s independent wrestling circuit. His career also included a six-year run with the National Wrestling Alliance from 2006 to 2012.

During his time with the EWF, Liger Rivera achieved notable success, capturing the America Championship and the Cruiserweight Championship twice. In 2008, he also teamed with TJ Perkins to win the EWF Tag Team Championship. Rivera’s final match took place in 2018, where he faced Fidel Bravo at a Hoodslam event in Oakland, California.

Our condolences go out to Rivera’s family, friends, and fans during this time. You may find a few memorial posts below in reaction to his sad passing. RIP.