Perro Aguayo Jr.
The rebellious son of a lucha libre great who forged his own brutal legacy, leading the infamous Los Perros del Mal stable.
1979–2015 (age 36)·Mexican professional wrestler·Birthday: July 23·Generation X
Biography
Pedro 'Perro' Aguayo Jr. carried a monumental name into the ring, but he was determined to be more than just his father's shadow. The son of the iconic Perro Aguayo, he forged an identity defined by rebellion and raw intensity. As the leader of Los Perros del Mal, he cultivated a stable that became one of the most compelling and controversial acts in Mexican wrestling. Aguayo Jr. wasn't a technical purist; his appeal was built on brawling, high-stakes matches and a charismatic, anti-authority persona that resonated deeply with fans. His feuds, particularly with the high-flying saint Místico, were box office gold, defining an era in CMLL. In a bold move, he eventually left the promotion to run his own independent outfit, taking his loyal stable with him. His tragic death in the ring in 2015 sent shockwaves through the sport, cutting short the career of a figure who had successfully turned legacy into a unique and powerful brand of chaos.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Perro was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Perro Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Perro's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2015Died at 36
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
Key Achievements
- Founded and led the massively popular and influential Los Perros del Mal wrestling stable.
- Engaged in a long-running, highly lucrative rivalry with Místico that drew major crowds throughout Mexico.
- Became a major draw and champion in both Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and on the independent circuit.
- Successfully transitioned from being 'the son of' into a top-tier main event star in his own right.
Did You Know?
He was a skilled amateur wrestler before turning professional.
Aguayo Jr. initially wrestled under a mask as 'Kobolt' early in his career before embracing his family name.
The Los Perros del Mal stable expanded beyond wrestling into a successful clothing and merchandise brand.
“I am not my father's shadow; I am the leader of Los Perros del Mal.”
