Video: Goldberg Comments On El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo’s Death & Says WWE Should Pay Tribute

Former WWE and WCW star Bill Goldberg says the accident that took the life of Mexican wrestling star, El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo, this past weekend was a freak occurrence, telling TMZ Sports pro wrestling is as safe ever.

Goldberg was out in L.A. when TMZ asked him about the tragic death of 35-year-old Perro Aguayo Jr. who passed away after his spine was snapped during a match last weekend.

Aquayo lay motionless on the ropes for nearly two minutes after the injury, with the other wrestlers apparently thinking it was all part of the show.

Goldberg said despite the horrific nature of the injury wrestling is totally safe, noting that it’s VERY rare that these types of accidents happen.

“Name the amount of people who’ve died in the ring over the past 50 years.”

TMZ also asked Bill if he thought the WWE should do any sort of tribute to the fallen star at this weekend’s Wrestlemania, and Goldberg thought it was definitely the way to go.

“There’s no doubt, there needs to be a silent bell or a moment of silence for him … there’s no doubt.”