What's the story?
Lucha Libre AAA General Director Lic. Joaquin Roldan has passed away. Roldan was 63 years old at the time of his passing.
In case you didn't know....
AAA is the largest professional wrestling promotion in Mexico, with CMLL being the other comparable company in the country.
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The heart of the matter
Numerous wrestling websites reported that AAA General Director Lic. Joaquin Roldan had indeed passed away in the early hours of Saturday. Roldan had been at the head of AAA for over two decades.
Trending
All around the world, fans and wrestlers alike are in mourning over the passing of the AAA General Director. Roldan was very well liked and respected by everyone he encountered. AAA posted a press release on their website.
Here is an excerpt from that release:
“Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide announces with profound sadness the death of Lic. Joaquin Roldan, General Director of the company. His death occurred during the early hours of Saturday.
Lic. Joaquin Roldan leaves an important legacy after more than 20 years at the helm of the organization and will be remembered for his great dedication and leadership.”
Impact
While it will be extremely difficult to replace someone as revered and successful as General Roldan was, AAA will certainly be just fine and when the time is right, they willl find a suitable replacement when the time is right.
Authors take
Unfortunately, a lot of fans outside of the Mexican culture are not privy to some of the incredible wrestling that takes place in promotions such as AAA and CMLL. However, the Lucha Libre scene is incredibly strong and thriving, thanks in part to the contributions from Lic. Joaquin Roldan.
His legacy will carry on throughout the next several generations, primarily due to how well adored he was by the talent. Roldan is someone who the Mexican wrestling fans will be celebrating for years to come.
