The body was discovered about 6 p.m. by his business manager, Walter Ayman of Houston, police said. Make sure that the file is a photo. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. David Manning added, "That goes to show how believable WCCW was," referring to the fans actually believing that someone, in this case, Adams, might go to the extremes of murdering Gino because he had blinded him. According to her, the question on many peoples minds was, "Where is he getting so much cocaine from?". Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Gino was a loving and devoted son. Ginos death was, unfortunately, "a situation of his own doing.". Gino was a loving and devoted son. Resend Activation Email. Year should not be greater than current year. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with the Dallas, Texas-based promotion World Class Championship Wrestling between 1976 until his death in 1986. Please reset your password. For 30 years, the family of wrestling star Gino Hernandez believed his tragic death was a drug-related murder. ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." Verify and try again. Other stories include Gino owing gambling money from a football game or that he would take flights down to Houston several times a week for unspecified reasons. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He told her, "Gino owed me a lot of money, but dont you worry about it cause Im going to pay for his funeral." memorial page for Gino Hernandez (8 Aug 1957-2 Feb 1986), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6182701, citing Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris County . And she came to see me and my father came in town. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. His mother ended up being my father's wife. Fans would either love him or love to hate him. On Christmas Day 1970, Lothario teamed up with Danny Miller to defeat The Infernos and win the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship. All untrue. Oops, something didn't work. But I know in my heart that I wouldve heard from him if he was alive." 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. This reflects how effective that angle was, but also a clear example of wrestling presented as "real.". He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. 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. 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. Years later, Houston promoter Paul Boesch had given Gary the book in the territory and asked him to keep an eye on Gino, who was now in his first year in the business. During a tour of Japan, Luis died when Gino was only 12 years old. 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. Bruce Prichard comments, "The medical examiner didnt understand how much cocaine could get into someone being ingested. 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. The late Howard Hughes is buried, along with his family, at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston. "He would go into the windows and just stare outside into the darkness, over and over again," she remembers. In encapsulating Gentlemans Chris Adams career, its important to understand his contributions to wrestling. Whether it is a superkick or an enzuigiri (that he called a Judo Kick), it is often used today. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Many may, or may not, know that these superkicks that have become so prevalent today? During the early time in WCCW, Adams and The Von Erichs were as close as close could be. He later returned to Texas and continued his heated feud with Gorgeous Gino. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. This match never aired; instead, show announcer Bill Mercer gave an on-camera announcement of Gino's death, and a different match aired in its place. He said he was at a club with Gino until about 1 a.m. the night Gino died. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Gino Hernandez (202168110)? In 1997, Adams came to World Championship Wrestling which saw him face the likes of Randy Savage, among others. ", He reassured Ginos mother that their family had nothing to worry about with anything that happened. But another booker that took many under his wings was the late, great Gary Hart. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. To his credit, he saw his value and wanted it to be on par with what he knew he was capable of. Javier Ojst is an old-school wrestling enthusiast currently residing in El Salvador. The object is not to forget but to remember to go on. And it wasnt a gimmick; that was him. He also mentions that he had a trial where it was fabricated that he had given Gino "bad dope. The exact time passed from when he died and when he was found is still debatable. 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. Also known as the World Class American Heavyweight Championship. There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. He says that Gino was involved in selling drugs and probably died because of a combination of alcohol and drugs, saying that drugs "took hold of him. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. Full head of hair, hes got all the shit!". "[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. At one point, he faced NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. [5], Wolfe was married twice, both times to Janice Marie Bancroft. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. She later received a recorded message from a gangland source who was close to Hernandez, claiming that her son was not murdered.[10]. Today we look at the relationship between Gary Hart and Gino Hernandez. Getting into wrestling, its like getting into the mob. The pair remarried on April 12, 1978 before divorcing again on July 19, 1979. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. While he competed for the UWA and WCW, it was his time in WCCW where his star shined the brightest. 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. March 18, 2023. While Gino ended up going to work for Boesch out of loyalty, Gary told him that he was always there for him. A system error has occurred. Jeanie "Lady Blossom" Clarke talks death of Gino Hernandez, coming up with 'Stone Cold' name, battling drug addiction . Try again later. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. There was an error deleting this problem. Jake Roberts agreed and said, "I heard that there were people you didnt mess with and had power in Houston and Dallas. Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully. Gary was immediately enamoured with Ginos natural look and ability in the ring and, soon enough, took him under his wing and into his group. Gino Hernandez was born on August 8, 1957 in Highland Park, Texas, USA. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. Adams was a national Judo Champion three times over by the age of 21. When he came to the United States, he would compete at the Olympic Auditorium against the likes of noted Judo star Gene LeBell. It's Me, Margaret. Gary Hart comments, "I took him under my wing. Learn more about merges. This account has been disabled. By the early winter of 1985, the Dynamic Duo pairing of Hernandez and Adams once again came together to face The Von Erichs. "When I met Snuka at the matches, and he asked me for a date," Aguirre recalled. In SCW, he also formed a successful team with Tully Blanchard. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. 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. His hair quickly grew back in two months, while Adams' hair took longer. Try again later. based on information from your browser. Please enter your email and password to sign in. On several occasions, he teamed with Gino Hernandez and WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino: Directed by Jason Eisener. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [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". Professional Wrestler. Lothario's biggest feuds were with Gino Hernandez, whom he defeated in a hair match in November 1978, and El Gran . Ginos mother, Patrice Aguirre, worked as a professional model for a time but mostly dedicated much of her adult years as a homemaker. Author: F4W Staff. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. ", 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. Gino Hernandez Net Worth. "He was in a good mood and drinking a lot, and I assume he was doing some drugs. When I got there, I told them, Boys, we have a chance to go to the Carolinas and make a lot of money.. She was from Fiji. I was wearing his [boots]. Its called charisma, and he had charisma, man. 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. 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. Through it all, we hope his family has found peace. There is a problem with your email/password. "[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]. And the team would go on a tear with their battles against Kevin and Kerry, but sadly, due to some backstage politicking and bad creativity, Gary was not long for the world at their side. Failed to delete flower. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. When he peeked through the window of Ginos condo, Manning saw a gruesome scene: Ginos unmoving body hanging out from where the bed ended. That summer, Gino was paired with Nickla Roberts, who was billed Andrea the Lady Giant (a'la Andre the Giant). He was only 29 years old. ", On the show, a former drug trafficker also came forward with the condition of remaining anonymous and gave his version of the events. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In the late-1970s and early-1980s, Gino worked for Dallas-based territory, World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) (called NWA Big Time Wrestling, at the time). (snickers) Duh!" Chris Adamss career should not be in vain. I just want everybody to remember him as a good man. And his mother, too. Our modern-day version of Camelot ended on November 22, 1963. Gino Hernandez; Maintained by: Find a Grave; Originally Created by: Kris; . There was an error deleting this problem. ", Jake Roberts added, I can certainly see that happening with Gino (him being murdered). ", 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. Again, Uncle Gary comes to the rescue. Sam Neill Jurassic Park Cancer: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill reveals cancer update. 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. He was a wrestlers wrestler, bridging the gap between the technician and martial artist. After no-showing two wrestling bookings and being unable to be reached, there was a concern over Gino Hernandezs well-being. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202168110/gino-eric-hernandez. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. He eventually formed a new variation of the Dynamic Duo alongside Gino Hernandez. Nobody knew that this was the case at all. This match had everything including betrayal. So, we [were] just one, big happy family.". Multiple sources corroborate Danny Mannings story of Gino seemingly being very concerned about someone trying to harm or even kill him. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Failed to delete memorial. There was a problem getting your location. "He was a good son and father, says Ginos mother, Patrice. Gino was a fresh faced good . So, how much is Gino Hernandez worth at the age of 29 years old? His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. 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. He is from United States. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. 0:41. Many have described Vince McMahon as a father figure, including Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Triple H (that last one is especially poignant). This account has been disabled. Roberts explains in the highly recommended documentary Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino, "You cant buy it, you cant steal it, you cant borrow it. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Gino would sometimes be a lightning rod for controversy, but Gary always ensured he was cared for and looked after. This is a carousel with slides. Adams was dispised while he was there. 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. During the early part of his career, Adams was trying to find his way in the ring. Shocked family members scrambled for answers, and fans mourned the loss of a heel performer they loved to hate. We have set your language to I went so far as to call up Jimmy Crockett, who I always had an open door policy with, and made a deal to go to the Carolinas in January, 1986. 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 previously married to Janice Marie Bancroft. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. Gino was well known as a partier but had developed a nasty cocaine habit that began running rampant due to his success. His time there was immediately met with championship success. Both Von Erichs, throughout the match, soundly beat the Gentleman. Adams contributions to the wrestling industry would have gone beyond just competition. and help keep the future of the Houston Press, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. Too much lying. She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. The man known to us as Gino Hernandez was born Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. Failed to delete flower. 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. 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). Adams was among the first wrestlers to use the superkick, which later became popular with many others. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. Tom spoke of his working relationship with Adams and the talent he could see in him. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident.
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