Puerto Rican wrestler fights for his life after rival smashes him with a CONCRETE block during a Mexico 'death match' gone wrong

  • A wrestler in Mexico is fighting for his life after being hit with a concrete block 
  • Puerto Rican wrestler Cuervo suffered serious head injury at the hands of a rival 
  • The wrestler was rushed to hospital and reportedly had a blood clot removed
  • Professional wrestler Kurt Angle has hit out at the attacker Angel o Demonio

By Rod Ardehali For Mailonline

Published: 11:12 EST, 21 November 2018 | Updated: 14:14 EST, 21 November 2018

A wrestler is fighting for his life following emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain after a rival threw a 'concrete block' at his head during a 'death match.'

Puerto Rican wrestler Cuervo who had been competing in Mexico was knocked unconscious after the brutal assault from rival Angel o Demonio.

During the match, Cuervo repeatedly struck Demonio with a steel chair before Demonio went backstage area and returned armed with a concrete block.

A wrestler is fighting for his life following emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain after a rival threw a 'concrete block' at his head during a 'death match.' Puerto Rican wrestler Cuervo was knocked unconscious after the brutal assault from rival Angel o Demonio

A wrestler is fighting for his life following emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain after a rival threw a 'concrete block' at his head during a 'death match.' Puerto Rican wrestler Cuervo was knocked unconscious after the brutal assault from rival Angel o Demonio

Footage shows Cuervo searching for his own weapon under the ring apron while fans cheer both men on, only for Demonio to launch the brick at him from behind. 

Cuervo, 44, real name Jaime Correa, was knocked immediately unconscious having been completely unprepared for the missile.

According to an update on Cuervo's Facebook page, surgery was required to remove the clot and hours later it was said to be a success by his manager.

Footage shows Cuervo searching for his own weapon under the ring apron while fans cheer both men on, only for Demonio to launch the brick at him from behind. Cuervo, 44, real name Jaime Correa, was knocked unconscious having been completely unprepared for the missile

Footage shows Cuervo searching for his own weapon under the ring apron while fans cheer both men on, only for Demonio to launch the brick at him from behind. Cuervo, 44, real name Jaime Correa, was knocked unconscious having been completely unprepared for the missile

However, in an industry built on theatrics, it is impossible to verify the true extent of the injuries. Professional wrestling stars have reacted with fury following the vicious attack, with former Olympic gold medal winning athlete Kurt Angle slamming the man online

However, in an industry built on theatrics, it is impossible to verify the true extent of the injuries. Professional wrestling stars have reacted with fury following the vicious attack, with former Olympic gold medal winning athlete Kurt Angle slamming the man online

However, in an industry built on theatrics, it is impossible to verify the true extent of the injuries.

Professional wrestling stars have reacted with fury following the vicious attack, with former Olympic gold medal winning athlete Kurt Angle slamming the man online. 

The Hall of Fame star wrote on Twitter: 'Give me 10 seconds with that stupid MFer that threw the brick. Shouldn't be anywhere near the business.' 

According to an update on Cuervo's Facebook page, surgery was required to remove the clot and hours later it was said to be a success by his manager. However, in an industry built on theatrics, it is impossible to verify the true extent of the injuries

According to an update on Cuervo's Facebook page, surgery was required to remove the clot and hours later it was said to be a success by his manager. However, in an industry built on theatrics, it is impossible to verify the true extent of the injuries

The Boxing and Wrestling Commission of Mexico have now indefinitely suspended Demonio, 54, real name Héctor González, for the horrifying attack. Angel o Demonio has insisted he was aiming for Cuervo's back but 'did not have the accuracy'

The Boxing and Wrestling Commission of Mexico have now indefinitely suspended Demonio, 54, real name Héctor González, for the horrifying attack. Angel o Demonio has insisted he was aiming for Cuervo's back but 'did not have the accuracy'

While the Boxing and Wrestling Commission of Mexico have now indefinitely suspended Demonio, 54, real name Héctor González, for the horrifying attack.

Angel o Demonio has insisted he was aiming for Cuervo's back but 'did not have the accuracy'.

'I apologise to the entire public because first of all I am a professional,' he said.

An investigation has now been opened into why the promoters held an extreme wrestling match to begin with when such events are banned. 

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