This was around the time World Class took off to another level with their iconic television show coming to be. I was really hoping that my plan would work, as I really wanted to get Gino out of Texas as soon as possible. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979.Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth.Gino was a loving and devoted son.Ginos hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming.Gino had many While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. [1] "[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]. It seemed that he believed that this might muffle sounds from people trying to listen in on their conversation. Was the scene cleaned up like neighbor and friend Jeanie Clarke said she was told? Al principio luch en parejas con Lothario, pero luego se entreg a la competencia nica al "traicionar" a su mentor en la historia. The exact amount of time that passed from when he died and when he was found is still debatable. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He has also been published on Slam Wrestling and in G-FAN Magazine. [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. Was he trying to protect someone by doing this? https://popcultureretrorama.wordpress.com/author/javierojst/, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Try again later. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. Gino wins in his Mid-South debut, defeating Jesse Barr (10-30-1982). 1957 Wrestling Riot in MSG: When New York Went Mad! His in-ring nickname was "The Handsome Half-Breed" (a reference to his Italian/Hispanic ring name) Contents 1 Career 1.1 Southwest Championship Wrestling 1.2 World Class Championship Wrestling 1.3 Return to WCCW Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. Dubbed the Dynamic Duo, Hernandez teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams for a very memorable program with the baby faced Von Erich brothers. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erich's funeral . 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. ", 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. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Hernadez Funeral Home in Rosenberg, Texas Family owned since 1950, We offer Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services including Domestic & International Shipping Services. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. The Sportatorium crowds ate up the feud, drawing huge money for WCCW in the mid 80s. Today, we explore their relationship. She claims that they would watch a program where the protagonist faked his own death, leaving a wife and a child behind but reappearing like 7 years later. Shocked family members scrambled for answers, and fans mourned the loss of a heel performer they loved to hate. I loved him to death. [6] They were first married on April 10, 1976 in Harris County, Texas, before divorcing soon after on January 27, 1977. Other big stars of the territory included Cowboy Scott Casey, The Continental Lover Eddy Mansfield, Wahoo, McDaniel, Bruiser Bob Sweetan and The Guerreros (Chavo and Mando). He was 67 years old. 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. 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. He formed a team with Lothario and eventually turned on him, starting a feud that saw . He said that he was at a club with Gino until about 1 a.m. the night Gino died. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Gino was born on July 11, 1979 and passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Gary and Bruiser Brody had to intervene in the skirmish and make peace between everyone. He was 67 years old. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. If anyone could take a beloved babyface like Adams and turn him into the most hated man in the business, it was Hart. When he asked who I wanted to manage, I told him that I would bring in Gino and Chris as a tag team, and The One Man Gang in as a single. Manning claims that "a good source" told him that Rick, perhaps out of instinct, dumped a large bowl full of cocaine without the police finding out. The highlight was a storyline feud with David Von Erich over the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, which Gino won and lost back to David. Today we look at the relationship between Gary Hart and Gino Hernandez. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Gino lost the (Detroit) U.S. Unfortunately, to Harts dismay, Gino refused to leave Texas, and five days later, Harts wife informed him that Gino had died. He was 67 years old. Would you like to offer Gino P. Hernandezs loved ones a condolence message? In an interview with Joe Lowry on his Whatta Day! To sell the blindness angle even further, Adams eyes were bandaged when out in public and hed be guided by his girlfriend. Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist. Gino Hernandez Dead from a drug overdose at age 28. photo: wwe.com. Still, Casey wasnt falling for it and would often tell Gino to "just act like a normal person. 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. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. I didnt know how much he was doing It wasnt no 8 ball (3.5 grams), thats damn for sure. 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. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Our locations are handicapped accessible. An argument ensued, during which Royal shot Hernandez, leaving him to . Hazzard was able to climb up over the property wall of the condominium complex where Gino lived. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. 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. 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. 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. Hart went into shock and cried for an hour, while wrestler Tim Brooks was there when Hart received the awful phone call and just started cursing endlessly. October 30, 1987 - September 24, 2021 Visitation for Gino Robert Wise, 33, of Rosenberg, Texas will be held Friday, October 1, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hernandez Funeral Home 800 Fourth Street in Rosenberg, Texas. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The only thing she knew about him was that he was a drug dealer, or so she had heard. In contrast, Gino became a focal point of Southwest Championship Wrestling teaming alongside Tully Blanchard. (snickers) Duh!" Adams and Hernandez lost a "hair" match to Kevin and Kerry Von Erich at a Cotton Bowl show on October 6, 1985. 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. I knew that Gino was a real party boy, and I became desperate to do something to get him away from his environment. Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestlings Toughest S.O.B. He says that Gino was involved in selling drugs, and he probably died because of a combination of alcohol and drugs, saying that drugs "took hold of him. There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. 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. [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 pair remarried on April 12, 1978 before divorcing again on July 19, 1979. Try again. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. When he peeked through the window of Ginos condo, Manning saw a gruesome scene: Ginos unmoving body hanging out from where the bed ended. Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past. The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former family member, Gino Odjick. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. When he met Gino, Manning was in a referee capacity and had been in the business for about 5 years. Janice does feel inside that Gino was murdered, though. [1] Hernandez's death was initially ruled a homicide case, but police later concluded that he had died of a drug overdose. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, TX. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Hernandez Funeral Home - Rosenberg Obituary Visitation for Gino Robert Wise, 33, of Rosenberg, Texas will be held Friday, October 1, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hernandez. David Manning shares that Gino was "super paranoid and that hed always lock the door with a deadbolt. The Fascinating, Tragic Tale of The Missing Link, Doomed To Repeat Itself - The Graham Family History, The Brilliance of Eddie Graham and His Influence on The American Dream. In his first appearance for WCCW (World Class Championship Wrestling), which was 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 was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. To my dismay, no matter how hard I tried to convince them, they were flat-out not interested in leaving Texas. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "You could see that he was afraid, it seemed, of the dark in his mind. She also believes he hid something in her house. 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. ", Jake Roberts added, I can certainly see that happening with Gino (him being murdered). NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, NWA Big Time Wrestling / World Class Championship Wrestling, NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship, List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Brutus Beefcake on 'Was Gino Hernandez murdered? Hayes. While already a successful regional star, Gino later teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams in WCCW, forming a brash heel team called The Dynamic Duo. I was wearing his [boots]. 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. 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. A system error has occurred. ", Manning was also of the opinion that it did look like Gino had been murdered at the time. He smoked dope, did cocaine, uppers, and downers it was the 70s and 80s, we all did.". Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The team extends our condolences to the Odjick family and friends. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. According to her, the question on many peoples minds was, "Where is he getting so much cocaine from?". Ginos mother, Patrice Aguirre, worked as a professional model for a time but mostly dedicated a good portion of her adult years as a homemaker. Adams was one of the first wrestlers to use the superkick that later became popular with many others. Try again later. He was preceded in death by his parents, Socorro and Guadalupe Hernandez; three sisters: Toye (Jessie) Osuna, Mary Reyes, and Angie Cruz. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 1, 1953 - ", Roberts continues, "He could talk. 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. [16] A documentary on Viceland TV, part of the Dark Side of the Ring series, called "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino", aired on May 8, 2019. Needless to say, Jimmy was thrilled with that idea. Recommend Gino's obituary to your friends. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He adds, "I was no saint, man. Although Gino had a cocaine habit, notable wrestlers, including Michael P.S. According to famed WCCW play-by-play announcer Bill Mercer, Gorgeous Gino (also calling himself the Handsome Halfbreed in previous territories) started to become the person he portrayed at the arenas and on television, becoming almost indistinguishable from his in-ring persona. He was 67 years old. This made Gino a second-generation superstar, as his stepfather was a wrestler in the 1940s and 1950s as El Medico. All Rights Reserved. She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. This just added more fuel to the already intense rivalry, elevating it to new bitter heights. ", David Manning recalls a time in Las Vegas where some unsavory characters accompanied Gino, and he believes this was the point of no return for the wrestling star. "It didnt feel so safe with some of the people he might be hanging out with, things I was hearing. All rights reserved. Obituary Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was 52 years old. ). Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Learn more about merges. He did everything for me.". Looking back, and knowing what I know now, maybe his being in the Carolinas wouldnt have made any difference on his habit - but believe me, I was trying. I looked at Paul and asked, Could that be Gino?, Paul replied, He always was a great showman.. This short-lived feud played out across multiple Texas territories. 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