WWE Legendary Superstar dies at 58

The cause of Super Porky’s death is not yet known but it's reported that his legs could no longer carry his weight.

WWE Legendary Superstar dies at 58
Super Porky

Erstwhile WWE iconic wrestler Super Porky has died at the age of 58 amid reports that he was suffering from health problems.

The WWE superstar, whose real name was José Luis Alvarado Nieves, died at his home in Mexico City on Monday.

The cause of the WWE Legendary Superstar Super Porky’s death is not yet known but it's reported that his "legs couldn't take his weight", according to Wrestling Magazine Súper Luchas.

Super Porky signed for WWE in 2005 and was part of the "Juniors Division" before being released a year later.

He gained the nickname "Super Porky" after jokes were made about his weight, according to reports.
Nieves is perhaps best known for his career as a Mexican luchador.

The legendary wrestler made his debut in 1977 as a masked character named Brazo de Plata (Silver Arm), according to the Wrestling Observer.

Super joined the promoter CMLL in 1985 where he wrestled for 20 years.

The company tweeted: “The CMLL joins the grief that the Luchistic family has for the sensitive death of José Luis Alvarado Nieves, better known as "Super Porky (Silver Arm)", a gladiator who will mark an era in Mexican Wrestling.”

Current and former WWE superstars have paid tribute to the late wrestler.

Hardcore legend Tommy Dreamer said: Super Porky/Brazo de Plata was awesome in-ring I was in charge of the minis when hired in WWE.

"He was awesome to work with. His charisma stood out so much always, I pitched to be his tag partner El Extremo Porky. RIP."