The fame and finances fueled Hernandez's thirst for excitement, which. "The Handsome Half-Breed" wrestler Gino Hernandez; circus entrepreneur Mollie Arline . 1, 2023 On February 4th, 1986, the wrestling world and the real world came to a tragic crossroads after the body of "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez was found dead in his condominium. One match that stood out was his battle with the Great Kabuki and how the two exchanged stiff kicks. Rumors have run rampant about what happened, but Hart truly believes it was nothing more than an overdose. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. After a few years, Fritz Von Erich reached out to Adams to join his promotion, Dallas-based World Class Championship Wrestling. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. So, we [were] just one, big happy family.". They had rented the top penthouse suite of a Las Vegas hotel and were partying for three days. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Failed to delete memorial. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. [1] Make sure that the file is a photo. Getting into wrestling, its like getting into the mob. If you have yet to watch "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" (AKA Gino Hernandez), you can see it in the 44-minute video below. His time there was immediately met with championship success. We recognize that those decisions were his, so was his in-ring career. Hayes. He seems shocked to hear that there were rumors of Ginos death being anything other than an accidental overdose. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. We have set your language to Coming out of the near 48-minute feature, that story and the questions around his death feel like they deserve a deep dive Serial-style podcast series. It was time for Gary and Paul to both say goodbye to their boy, and I will end this piece with one final quote from Garys book, as I would not be able to write anything better. To the fans delight, the feud between Lothario and Hernandez culminated in Gino getting his head shaved after being on the losing end of a hair versus hair match. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). He later returned to Texas and continued his heated feud with Gorgeous Gino. Thats what I would do." Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully. Sam Neill Jurassic Park Cancer: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill reveals cancer update. For 30 years, the family of wrestling star Gino Hernandez believed his tragic death was a drug-related murder. There was an error deleting this problem. He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. He adds, "I was no saint, man. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You have to watch out who you hang out with." Despite their history, Hart was unsure if he would be able to attend Ginos funeral. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Gino seemed very nervous, and he wasnt afraid of anything, but there are certain things you cant dodge. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez later had a match where the stipulation called for the loser to get "Freebird Hair Cream" rubbed into their scalp (a variation of a hair versus hair match). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This is a carousel with slides. He was only 29 years old. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. From NWA Dallas, Adams traveled to compete for the AWF. These were strong, powerful people within the city that might not have liked certain things getting out. These moves all originated from Adams Judo background.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',105,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_5',105,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4-0_1');.medrectangle-4-multi-105{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Year should not be greater than current year. He told her, "Gino owed me a lot of money, but dont you worry about it cause Im going to pay for his funeral." This made Gino a second-generation superstar, as his stepfather was a wrestler in the 1940s and 1950s as El Medico. Whether it was Mexico, Japan, Europe, or Canada, Chris Adams went virtually everywhere for Pacific Northwest Wrestling. Rumors about Gino Hernandez after his death began to swirl. Adams then competed for the Jim Crockett NWA Dallas promotion. Adams and Hernandez lost a "hair" match to Kevin and Kerry Von Erich at a Cotton Bowl show on October 6, 1985. Family members were uncomfortable with Royal and his associates overseeing the funeral proceedings; many had never heard of or met them prior to Wolfe's death. Gino wore his boots to honor his stepfather during his first few matches and credited Luis for how easily wrestling came to him, saying, "My dad did it for me. Please comment if you like this & want to see more! "He would always when we were together he would call his mother, Louise, who always talked to me on the phone. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! I was really hoping that my plan would work, as I really wanted to get Gino out of Texas as soon as possible. Solomonster talks about. Judge Roy Bean is shown holding court in Langtry in 1900, trying the case of an alleged horse thief. Gary Hart comments, "I took him under my wing. I actually thought that if I could get Gino out of Texas and into another territory where he didnt have his connections, I could get him on the straight and narrow. He is also synonymous with creating the superkick. 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. 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.' You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He did everything for me.". "I was married ten years to Jimmy Snuka. They often teamed together. In 1981, when Paul Boesch decided to cede away from working with Fritz as part of the Texas booking office, opting to go with Joe Blanchards outlaw promotion Southwest Championship Wrestling, it was Gino who first reported the news to Gary, who relayed the info to Fritz. From an early age, Gino was proud of his stepfather for being a professional wrestler and was chomping at the bit to become one as well. The youngsters drive proved fortuitous, and he turned pro right out of high school at age 17 under the tutelage of trainer Jos Lothario and some guidance from promoter Paul Boesch out of Houston, Texas. With that, I had a perfect opportunity for Gino to get out of Texas, and a way for me to spend more time with him and watch over him. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ", Jake Roberts added, I can certainly see that happening with Gino (him being murdered). March 18, 2023. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. [9] Both Mercer and Marc Lowrance treated Hernandez's death as well as Chris Adams' blinding angle as equally significant during a time when World Class was about to go forward with their feud beginning at Texas Stadium. Gino will be greatly missed by many. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. From that time, it was just a slow progression. Gino under a hood to hide his bald head. I realized that had to stop, and that I had to do something about my hair - or lack thereof - so I took advantage of my genetic disposition, and used it to enhance a program. People close to Gino saw him in his last days, fearful of something or someone. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. They had the unique concept of using foreign rules out of domestic American promotion. Reviews For The Easily Distracted: Are You There God? You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Gentleman Chris Adams actively competed for over two decades. Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. To the delight of the 26,000 fans, The Von Erichs won that afternoon. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. With the Von Erichs storyline completed but the momentum from it still red-hot with fans, Gino was next booked to turn on Adams in December 1985. 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. Unfortunately, a chair over the head of Kevin Von Erich would cut him and cause a concussion in the process. Hernandez was scheduled to perform on a house show the following Thursday, and on a non-televised show at Dallas' Sportatorium the following Friday. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He didn't know his biological father and he was later adopted by Luis Hernandez. His tragic passing is still talked about by friends today. And I said, 'What? ", "It wasnt like it was a secret that Gino Hernandez did drugs, shares Bruce Prichard. Commenting on the last day she saw him, Ginos mother said, "He was in a hurry, always in a hurry. She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. Please reset your password. This account has been disabled. Hernandez was embarrassed and apologetic afterwards, and Clarke expressed concern for the intensity of his drug use. Some of the people he hung with were powerful people. While Gary was gone and unable to watch over his boys fully, is where the beginning of the end was happening. Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential airs every Tuesday on ViceTV at 9 pm ET. The flamboyant and cocky Dynamic Duo embarrassingly got their hair shaved. MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. His career continued on to the USWA against the likes of the late Eddie Gilbert and Brian Christopher. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Joint Promotions aired on British TVs World of Sport. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. This gimmick was later used in the WWF by Brutus Beefcake. After the death of Gino Hernandez, Adams embarked on a new direction on his own. In encapsulating Gentlemans Chris Adams career, its important to understand his contributions to wrestling. ", Bruce Prichard offers, "He was all about the finest suits, the finest custom-made shirts, the rings, the watches you name it, that was Gino. Hernandez and Sunshine would then feud with Hollywood John Tatum and his manager, Missy Hyatt. During their first marriage, they had a daughter, Lisha. ", Unless noted, quotes are from the highly recommended documentary, Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino.". Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. There was a problem getting your location. Through it all, we hope his family has found peace. [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. Weve updated the security on the site. The late Howard Hughes is buried, along with his family, at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston. Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? On Christmas Day 1970, Lothario teamed up with Danny Miller to defeat The Infernos and win the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship. ", Roberts continues, "He could talk. You can always change this later in your Account settings. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! The 2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza, held on October 6th, 1985, pitted him and Chris Adams against Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. Bruce Prichard recalled that Andre The Giant told him, he knew for sure that Gino was shot in the head.". After leaving WCW in late 1999, Adams resumed his role as a promoter and part-time wrestler in the Southern states. While Gino ended up going to work for Boesch out of loyalty, Gary told him that he was always there for him. based on information from your browser. Initially ruled a homicide case, autopsy reports later revealed it was the result of a . A worried David Manning asked referee Rick Hazzard to check on him immediately. Gino was a fresh faced good . ", David Manning recalls a time in Las Vegas when some unsavory characters accompanied Gino, and he believes this was the point of no return for the wrestling star. Too much lying. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. He is from United States. Please try again later. Gina didn't particularly care for him to be around me, but he was always so kind. The initial belief was that he was set to be a part of the Bluebloods with William Regal and Dave Taylor. The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. There was a problem getting your location. He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. This was around the time World Class took off to another level with their iconic television show coming to be. Whether it is a superkick or an enzuigiri (that he called a Judo Kick), it is often used today. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. Gino clogged the kitchen sink with a towel and let the water run. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Full head of hair, hes got all the shit!". While Jake Roberts respected Ginos ability on the mic and as a talent in the ring, he had no qualms about admitting that Gino and himself had drug addiction problems. ", He reassured Ginos mother that their family had nothing to worry about with anything that happened. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. There is a problem with your email/password. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [8] The syndicated World Class TV episode scheduled to air the weekend of February 15, 1986 originally included a Gino Hernandez match taped on January 24 at the Dallas Sportatorium. But go out of your way to go back and watch some footage of Gary and Gino together, and know how special both men truly were. Failed to report flower. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Over the course of the next decade, Adams would compete alongside Terry Taylor for the UWF. During this time, Wolfe also wrestled at least one match for WWE forerunner the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). He died on February 2, 1986 in Highland Park, Texas, USA. I knew Gino was doing coke. 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. WCCW management intended this new feud to become its top storyline throughout 1986. Other than hearing his name frequently through the years, I went into 'The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino' with virtually no knowledge of Hernandez's backstory or even how he died. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. "Well, I wish it wasnt him in there. The storyline feud with Lothario culminated in a "hair vs. hair match", which Hernandez losthaving his head shaved in the ring, as a result. The pairing would eventually split up, leading to a feud between Hernandez and Adams.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_9',127,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); By the early winter of 1985, the Dynamic Duo pairing of Hernandez and Adams once again came together to face The Von Erichs. When he first came, he was advertised as a pen pal of sorts of Fritzs real-life son Kevin Von Erich. This match had everything - including betrayal. [13] Manning also suspected foul play due to the fact that Hernandez's dead bolt on his door was not locked, as he made it a habit in the past to lock the dead bolt at all times. I looked at Paul and asked, "Could that be Gino?" Paul replied, "He always was a great . show, she said, I think he was killed because he was expendable, and he was also a good way to make an impression on someone, like "Look what we did. Several days had passed before WCCW referee Rick Hazzard discovered him. The first time Gary Hart ever became aware of Gino was years before he entered the wrestling business, and Gino was just a young fan, frequently throwing things at Hart as he managed The Spoiler in the Houston area. For 30 years, the family of wrestling star Gino Hernandez believed his tragic death was a drug-related murder. The cream, which looked more like a black liquid gel, was sprayed into Adams eyes in a controversial and believable angle that caught all the wrestling magazines attention then. [15] Jeanie Clarke spoke about Hernandez's mental state in the weeks leading up to his death in her autobiography, describing an incident where he virtually held her hostage (including brandishing a gun) as he fell into a deeply paranoid episode following a night partying and binging on cocaine. [13] In the weeks before his death, Hernandez had expressed to Manning and others the belief that his life was under threat. Roberts candidly responded, "Yeah, cuz I was doing them with him. Gino Hernandez | Obituary - Dead | Gino Hernandez Cause of Death. With Dutch Mantell, Mark Kuruc, Christopher Archambul, Julie Atara. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? and help keep the future of the Houston Press, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. He loved spending time with family and friends. The Hernandez/Adams rivalry reached a fevered pitch on January 27th, 1986. More than 30 years later, questions and theories still abound over what happened to Gino Hernandez on his final fateful night. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. According to his ex-wife Janice, one of the people not allowing family members to see Gino was his manager. Lothario was also instrumental in breaking Shawn Michaels into the business later on. It also became a point where training partners became close friends. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino, Dino Bravo | His Shocking Death and Why He Was Murdered by the Mob, Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Professional Wrestler. After WCCW came to a close, he competed in the Pat OConnor Memorial Tag Team Tournament. 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. When he came to the United States, he would compete at the Olympic Auditorium against the likes of noted Judo star Gene LeBell. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Patrice Aguirre, Gino Hernandez's mother, revealed she was secretly married to the WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka for a decade. Some close to him still felt he was murdered in a drug-related incident. [3] Gino returned to SCW, forming a hugely popular tag-team ("The Dynamic Duo") with the territory owner's son, Tully Blanchard. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Early in his career, Gino had blond hair in a style similar to a man by the name of Ric Flair. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. As shown above, the magazines went with the angle and milked it for all it was worth. David Manning shares that Gino was "super paranoid and that hed always lock the door with a deadbolt. I was wearing his [boots]. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Gino Hernandez (202168110)? 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!. [1] Hernandez's death was initially ruled a homicide case, but police later concluded that he had died of a drug overdose. He was just everything you could want, but he had demons. The duo worked a series of mixed tag team matches against Sunshine and Mike Von Erich. 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" The brutal and violent nature of the feud would see Kevin Von Erich smash a chair over Adamss head, causing part of the chair to be lodged in his nose close to his eye. Try again later. As they lowered Ginos casket down, a gust of wind came, and up in the trees there were bells and wind chimes, and they started making noise. I didnt know how much he was doing It wasnt no 8 ball (3.5 grams), thats damn for sure. Adams returned the following May, and won the World Class Heavyweight Championship two months later. The person doing the eulogy and re-telling stories about Gino Hernandez seemed "very off and weird" to Prichard and "didnt feel right.". 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 died too soon, and I feel responsible in many ways.". I called Jimmy Crockett back, and told him the deal was a no-go. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Unfortunately, to Harts dismay, Gino refused to leave Texas, and five days later, Harts wife informed him that Gino had died. Adams was a national Judo Champion three times over by the age of 21. Adams trained WWE Hall of Famers Scott Hall and Stone Cold Steve Austin, which says a great deal about him. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. But another booker that took many under his wings was the late, great Gary Hart. Try again later. After terminating the services of Gary Hart, Adams would face anyone and everyone in World Class Championship Wrestling. Learn more about merges. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. Super Bowl Sunday 1986 is the last day Ginos mom Patrice Aguirre claims to have seen her son. Initially, Wolfe's death was ruled a homicide case; but following autopsy reports, his death was ruled the result of a cocaine overdose. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Try again later. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. When he did return to the US, he once again competed for WCCW and Texas All-Star Wrestling. I didnt mind losing my hair, because I was going bald, and it got to the point where I was spending too much time on my interviews looking in the monitor to see if people could see my bald spot.
John Ruiz Miami Net Worth,
Gigi Gaston Net Worth,
How To Mess With A Coworker You Hate,
Articles G
