It also became a point where training partners became close friends. Getting into wrestling, its like getting into the mob. ", He reassured Ginos mother that their family had nothing to worry about with anything that happened. He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. It was here where Gary reconnected with Paul Boesch after years of heat between the two. "You could see that he was afraid, it seemed, of the dark in his mind. Gino Hernandez Net Worth. I just found out recently that he passed away, and I felt very bad 'cause he was regardless of what people said about him about the time he married me, was the time that they say he had killed some woman or something. Thats what I would do." He initially competed barefoot but transitioned to wearing proper wrestling gear throughout the duration of his career. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This was a big blow financially to World Class and the Von Erichs. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. He's been a frequent guest on several podcasts and has a few bylines on TheLogBook.com, where he shares stories of pop culture and retro-related awesomeness. She later received a recorded message from a gangland source who was close to Hernandez, claiming that her son was not murdered.[10]. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. [3] Gino returned to SCW, forming a hugely popular tag-team ("The Dynamic Duo") with the territory owner's son, Tully Blanchard. Unfortunately, that was the last straw to be grasped at and as many longtime wrestling fans and newer fans thanks to Dark Side Of The Ring, Gino would soon be found dead in his apartment. This match had everything including betrayal. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Bruce Prichard comments, "The medical examiner didnt understand how much cocaine could get into someone being ingested. When he first came, he was advertised as a pen pal of sorts of Fritzs real-life son Kevin Von Erich. He competed for several promotions during this time, including the GWF, NWA, and was even a part of a tour in Nigeria.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-leader-1','ezslot_11',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-leader-1-0'); For Chris, some of his in-ring feuds also had off-screen implications. The police arrived not long after, and a loaded gun was found at the scene, but drugs and paraphernalia were not. Try again later. photo: decal By Ryan on October 25, 2016 1980s, 1986, Dead Before 50, Drug Overdose Al Green - Dead at 57 Ashura Hara - Dead at 68 Eddie Guerrero - Dead at 38 Karen Heuer 3 years ago He also mentions that he had a trial where it was fabricated that he had given Gino "bad dope. Some close to him still felt he was murdered in a drug-related incident. Officials said the cause of death had not . Hernandez was embarrassed and apologetic afterwards, and Clarke expressed concern for the intensity of his drug use. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. The object is not to forget but to remember to go on. Due to still selling his blinding angle at the time, the matches never aired on World Class television. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. So, how much is Gino Hernandez worth at the age of 29 years old? Failed to delete flower. Bruce Prichard recalled that Andre The Giant told him, he knew for sure that Gino was shot in the head.". This is a carousel with slides. He has also been published on Slam Wrestling and in G-FAN Magazine. I knew Gino was doing coke. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. "[14] Asked about Hernandez's death, Jake Roberts said: "Gino was attached to some heavy people he was running in some pretty big circles, man, that maybe he didn't belong [in]. Just one of the sweetest persons I've ever met. As they lowered Gino's casket down, a gust of wind came, and up in the trees there were bells and wind chimes, and they started making noise. [1] Hernandez's death was initially ruled a homicide case, but police later concluded that he had died of a drug overdose. Shocked family members scrambled for answers, and fans mourned the loss of a heel performer they loved to hate. Rumors about Gino Hernandez after his death began to swirl. Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. (August 14, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was a professional wrestler better known by his ring name Gino Hernandez. Former referee, promoter, and booker for WCCW David Manning highlighted Gino Hernandezs incredible skills on the mic and compared his work to Ric Flair, Jim Cornette, and Michael P.S. Judge Roy Bean is shown holding court in Langtry in 1900, trying the case of an alleged horse thief. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. As a rookie, babyface wrestler in Ed Farhat's Big Time Wrestling promotion in Detroit, "Gino Hernandez" was a very young, fresh-faced performer who got over with female fans due to his long black hair, and good looks. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The grave site of Selena Quintanilla-Prez, murdered on March 31, 1995. He loved spending time with family and friends. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. GREAT NEWS! It was real emotion spilling out into the ring. "He was a good son and father, says Ginos mother, Patrice. [10], Former rival Michael Hayes said in a 2016 interview: "I have a real, real hard time believing that Gino Hernandez OD'd he was most definitely hanging with the wrong crowd, and either ran his mouth too much, or knew too much, or all of the above. The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. The body was discovered about 6 p.m. by his business manager, Walter Ayman of Houston, police said. As time went on, Gary and Gino would be part of World Class Championship Wrestling, famously run out of the Sportatorium in Dallas by Fritz Von Erich. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. Multiple sources corroborate Danny Mannings story of Gino seemingly being very concerned about someone trying to harm or even kill him. Make sure that the file is a photo. The late Howard Hughes is buried, along with his family, at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston. To think of how his contributions were by popularized by others either in gimmicks (Brutus The Barber Beefcake) or moves like the superkick (Shawn Michaels, The Young Bucks), there is no denying Adams importance. There are many great matches that he would have ended up having that were cut short when his life ended. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Eric Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I booked a match between Gino Hernandez and Kevin Von Erich, with the stipulation being that if Gino beat Kevin we would shave Kevins head, and if Kevin beat Gino he would shave Ginos head. Copyright 2023 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! His career spanned nearly a quarter of a century, where he held nearly thirty championships. Most people at the funeral didnt seem to know who the person giving the eulogy was, but Patrice did recognize him and said that it was, once again, John Royal. After the death of Gino Hernandez, Adams embarked on a new direction on his own. If it hadnt been for the bells in the trees, my memory of that day would have been different. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Unfortunately, Hernandez's fatal cocaine overdose in 1986 prevented that scenario for ever. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. She was from Fiji. Verify and try again. From afar, Gary could feel that this was not going to end well and began making plans to try and get both Gino and Chris out of Texas for a while, into another territory where he could get them away from any connections they had, as he describes his plan in his book. Early in his career, Gino had blond hair in a style similar to a man by the name of Ric Flair. We have set your language to Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I went to have a meeting with Chris and Gino in their condo that they shared together, where I planned on selling them on the Carolinas. Sorry! A deleted scene from the documentary aired where Hernandez's mother, Patrice Aguirre, revealed she was secretly married to WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka for ten years. Gino's hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming. "The Handsome Half-Breed" wrestler Gino Hernandez; circus entrepreneur Mollie Arline . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Speaking on Ginos death, Tully Blanchard said, "He was a tremendous talent. But his inclusion in the company was something fans should keep in mind towards the end of his career. However, success also breeds an ability to adapt and adjust.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-box-4','ezslot_8',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-box-4-0'); For Adams, with Gary Hart by his side, he would turn heel. During the early time in WCCW, Adams and The Von Erichs were as close as close could be. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? After a couple of personal issues, Adams embarked on a tour of Japan in the Spring of 1986. He didn't know his biological father and he was later adopted by Luis Hernandez. Please enter your email and password to sign in. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Hernandez and Blanchard's tag-team act became so successful that they were the top (based on box office drawing power) heels in the state of Texasregardless of territory. based on information from your browser. However, due to personal issues with Regal, that never materialized. He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. David Manning shares that Gino was "super paranoid and that hed always lock the door with a deadbolt. 0 cemeteries found in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. Failed to report flower. In World Class Championship Wrestling, there were plans to have Gino Hernandez do a Heel-Face Turn and be managed by Sunshine. Jeanie "Lady Blossom" Clarke talks death of Gino Hernandez, coming up with 'Stone Cold' name, battling drug addiction . [4], Wolfe's drug abuse (e.g., alcohol and cocaine, among others) was no secret to many World Class mainstays, including onscreen manager/one-time booker Gary Hart, who claimed to have repeatedly encouraged Wolfe to "get clean". The plot is located in Section 212, Lot 165 2c. He later returned to Texas and continued his heated feud with Gorgeous Gino. To the delight of the 26,000 fans, The Von Erichs won that afternoon. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Facing off against notable names at the time, such as Michael Hayes and Greg Valentine. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Nobody knew that this was the case at all. According to Gary, Gino frequently tried to sneak into the dressing room and catch The Spoiler without his mask. Viceland looks at \"The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino\" Hernandez in their latest Dark Side of the Ring special, one of their best ones to date. ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." A system error has occurred. At one point, Adams had adopted a gimmick in which he would cut the hair of his opponents after a match. Manning claims that "a good source" told him that Rick, perhaps out of instinct, dumped a large bowl of cocaine without the police finding out. We have set your language to While working with the LeBells, one early relationship that stemmed from Adams time in the US was with Dr. Tom Prichard. Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? ", Manning added, "Gino ran with a pretty tough crowd in Houston. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, TX. As the evening went on, Hernandez didnt tag in. ", Baby Doll (Nickla Roberts) worked as Ginos valet/bodyguard in late 84 but had known him since he wrestled a few times in Lubbock, Texas, where her father had promoted for over 20 years. The president isn't buried here, but his alleged killer is, as well as another one of his victims and the man who captured the moment on film. [8] Adams toured Japan in March 1986 for New Japan Pro Wrestling events. Thankfully, Tim Brooks, who was with Gary when he received the call about Ginos death, pushed him to go and stayed with him throughout the wake. According to Manning, the police said that the body had been dead for approximately 4-5 days and was so decomposed that the cause of death could not be determined at the time. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Year should not be greater than current year. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. ). In 1982, Gino instigated a storyline feud with Chavo Guerrero by hitting him over the head with a beer bottle, and later insulting the Guerrero family name. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. Y'all only known each other' and she was a beautiful lady. Oops, something didn't work. Gimmick: Year: Promotion: Region: Location: Arena: Event type: Match constellation: Worker: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 March 21, 2021. Besides, as far as I was concerned, it was all about the Von Erich boys, Bruiser Brody, and Gino Hernandez, and I would have done anything to help those guys get over. And while he considered anyone that he worked closely with to be one of his boys, there was one specific talent he considered like a son to him, and he always tried to do everything he could to help save himself. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Hayes. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In his first appearance for WCCW (World Class Championship Wrestling), known as Big Time Wrestling when affiliated with the NWA until 1982, Gino engaged in a feud with David Von Erich, where he ultimately won and later lost the prestigious NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. He had been dead for approximately three to four days. Quickly Ginos manager Walter Aymen was called to open the door because he was the only person other than Gino to have a set of keys. Rumors have run rampant about what happened, but Hart truly believes it was nothing more than an overdose. Gino Hernandez; Maintained by: Find a Grave; Originally Created by: Kris; . 28K views 3 years ago Viceland looks at "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" Hernandez in their latest Dark Side of the Ring special, one of their best ones to date. As shown above, the magazines went with the angle and milked it for all it was worth. [5], Wolfe was married twice, both times to Janice Marie Bancroft. This browser does not support getting your location. Gino will be greatly missed by many. There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. In the phone conversation shown in the documentary "Dark Side of the Ring," he denies that Gino owed him money as Patrice said he had told her, but he does admit to having paid for the funeral. During an interview, I spoke up and declared, Im so convinced that Gino will win, that if Kevin beats him he can shave my head, instead!. Super Bowl Sunday 1986 is the last day Ginos mom Patrice Aguirre claims to have seen her son. Publish date: May 13, 2015. His tragic passing is still talked about by friends today. Ones footing, both literally and figuratively, stemmed from how Adams would compete. Feel free to follow me on Twitter @TheMarcMadison, Gentleman Chris Adams | One of Wrestlings Unsung Heroes, Smash Wrestling Presents Live Laugh Lariat, AEW Dynamite IGNITE for 04/26/23 (AEW Pillars Tournament Finals), Bryan Danielson The Comprehensive Journey of The American Dragon, Dexter Lumis From The Ashes of an American Psycho Samuel Shaw, The Fabulous Freebirds | Changing And Breaking All The Rules, ECW Wrestlepalooza 1998 | ECW Saturday Night RetroView, Sho Tanaka and Shingo Takagi | One of New Japan Pro Wreslings Unsung Rivalries. Ginos death was, unfortunately, "a situation of his own doing.". While Gary would no longer manage the team, anytime they needed any advice, they always went to Gary for his input, even if he was no longer in the territory with them. Still, Casey didnt fall for it and often told Gino to "just act like a normal person. Startling new revelations are revealed to his still grieving mother. Even with the above information that surfaced three decades after Gino Hernandez tragically succumbed to his demons, doubts remain over what really happened, and conspiracy theories still abound amongst fans and wrestling historians alike. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Gino Hernandez's Mother Reveals Secret Marriage To WWE Legend. After leaving WCW in late 1999, Adams resumed his role as a promoter and part-time wrestler in the Southern states. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. There was a nightclub in Houston called Judges, where "Gino was front and center and frequented a lot, especially Fridays after the matches. He continues, "I never saw Gino out of control on drugs, but he liked to party and have a good time." Failed to delete memorial. Tom spoke of his working relationship with Adams and the talent he could see in him. One interesting thing to note was that Ginos condominium was not locked from the inside when they found his body. Through it all, we hope his family has found peace. In 1985, he teamed with the late "Gentleman" Chris Adams to form the Dynamic Duo; and they went on to win many titles. His time was also spent as a promoter as well and not just an active competitor. On the premiere of Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential, Conrad Thompson and series creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener looked back at the 2019 episode of The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award, was a former world champion multiple times over, was successful as both singles and tag team wrestler. He was a wrestlers wrestler, bridging the gap between the technician and martial artist. Wolfe's Gino characternicknamed "The Handsome Halfbreed"started wrestling in 1975 in the San Antonio, Texas wrestling territory, Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW), after being trained by Jose Lothario. Gino's last match was against his ex-partner Chris Adams in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 1986. When he came to the United States, he would compete at the Olympic Auditorium against the likes of noted Judo star Gene LeBell. In contrast, Gino became a focal point of Southwest Championship Wrestling teaming alongside Tully Blanchard. Do we want it not to be as easy as saying he "overdosed on a combination of drugs and alcohol?" Lothario was also instrumental in breaking Shawn Michaels into the business later on. WCCW management intended this new feud to become its top storyline throughout 1986. His mother ended up being my father's wife. No matter what I tried, I couldnt chase them away. And in case you missed previous entries in the series, here are some quick links to those: "The Killing Of Bruiser Brody" "The Match Made In Heaven" "The Montreal Screwjob "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" In the last year of his life, Gino held both the Texas Heavyweight title and the American Heavyweight title as well as the World Class Six Man tag championship. Try again. If anyone could take a beloved babyface like Adams and turn him into the most hated man in the business, it was Hart. She and Ginos ex-wife Janice believe he seemed to be acting fidgety and nervous as if he was worried something might happen to him. For 30 years, the family of wrestling star Gino Hernandez believed his tragic death was a drug-related murder. Solomonster talks about how big of a star Gino was in WCCW, the events surrounding his untimely demise, the drug trafficker his family suspected of having something to do with his death and a rumor killer on Gino's real father.For the FULL Solomonster Sounds Off 599 episode, click here: https://bit.ly/2WC4L4N.Listen to the Solomonster Sounds Off weekly on TheSolomonster.com, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and iHeartRadio!Like what you hear? She came back to the table and we went to the lady's restroom, she said, 'Patricia, your bloody father just asked me to marry him.' By July, he defeated Rick Rude for the World Class Heavyweight Championship. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. "[7] Hernandez's mother Patrice Aguirre and ex-wife Janice Marie Bancroft expressed the belief that he was probably murdered; Aguirre reported that criminal Jon Royal had told her of debts owed to him by Hernandez.