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No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. There was a problem getting your location. Tom spoke of his working relationship with Adams and the talent he could see in him. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. According to former WCCW colleague Jake Roberts, Hernandez was involved with the gay community in Houston. 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. There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. I looked at Paul and asked, "Could that be Gino?" Paul replied, "He always was a great . Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. 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. Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. The funeral service and its expenses were handled by a reputed local drug dealer/trafficker called John Royal, with whom Hernandez had become friends. Their feud with the fan favorite Von Erichs was red-hot. Janice does feel inside that Gino was murdered, though. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This fueled the already intense rivalry more, elevating it to new bitter heights. Adams returned to Texas All Star Wresting and WCCW in April. 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. ). He had plans to produce a documentary with the likes of the late Gary Hart and Mickey Grant, of matches that date back as far as the 1930s. So, we [were] just one, big happy family.". https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202168110/gino-eric-hernandez. There was just a side of him and people he ran with; it felt dangerous.". Unfortunately, it was short-lived as their success together was met with a new feud against one another. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Eric Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. She later received a recorded message from a gangland source who was close to Hernandez, claiming that her son was not murdered.[10]. [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". Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Gino Hernandez, a 29-year-old professional wrestler, was found dead in his Dallas townhouse Tuesday, police said. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Family members linked to this person will appear here. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. 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. Some of the people he hung with were powerful people. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. Year should not be greater than current year. ", 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. Gino will be greatly missed by many. It was a real-life tie-in as Adams wife Toni was going on vacation with Parsons, where she and Adams were married. 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. That was very hard 'cause he was around Mica, he was around me. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was always a sound wrestler who envokes both his past martial arts background with a technically sound ground game. There was a problem getting your location. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He was convinced people were also following him and trying to harm him. The death certificate of Gino Hernandez had anomalies where it described him as obese, Mexican, and uncircumcised. It was real emotion spilling out into the ring. Aguirre's father also . Unfortunately, Gino soon met an untimely death. This made Gino a second-generation superstar, as his stepfather was a wrestler in the 1940s and 1950s as El Medico. Both Von Erichs, throughout the match, soundly beat the Gentleman. Gentleman Chris Adams actively competed for over two decades. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. Gino Hernandez was born on August 8, 1957 in Highland Park, Texas, USA. Also known as the World Class American Heavyweight Championship. Needless to say, Jimmy was thrilled with that idea. On one occasion at Ginos condominium, Jeanie Clarke claims to have seen him take out a big bowl full of cocaine and, about 30-40 minutes afterward, insist on her not making noise. Try again later. ", 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. Try again. 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. This match had everything including betrayal. Of course, Gino lost the match and my head was shaved. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Failed to report flower. Hed become obsessed with wanting to have a gun and swore that someone had been in his car and was trying to kill him. When he first came, he was advertised as a pen pal of sorts of Fritzs real-life son Kevin Von Erich. And it wasnt a gimmick; that was him. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. If he wanted to, he could take that room and have everybody in that room hating his guts and wanting to kill him in REAL life. However, due to personal issues with Regal, that never materialized. Its easy to hate somebody that is good-looking and has money. 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. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. based on information from your browser. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Adams was among the first wrestlers to use the superkick, which later became popular with many others. Drag images here or select from your computer for Gino Eric Hernandez memorial. 0 cemeteries found in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. Gifted with gab and athleticism, Hernandez was a mini-superstar in the indie wrestling circuit in the 1970s and 1980s. 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. Gino claimed his knee was hurt as he rested on the apron. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. You either got it, or you dont. Our next subject is late English grappling star, Gentleman Chris Adams. The Hernandez/Adams rivalry reached a fevered pitch on January 27th, 1986. ", Ginos ex-wife Janice Gillespie remembers feeling very unsafe at times. So, I think he went to Japan on a wrestling tour, and his mother, I convinced her to come and see me in Houston. [1] The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino: Directed by Jason Eisener. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. This series will strive to shine a light on those who fall into that category. I just want everybody to remember him as a good man. Initially ruled a homicide case, autopsy reports later revealed it was the result of a cocaine overdose. Some close to him still felt he was murdered in a drug-related incident. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. However, because of that, I can have a good memory and thought. Adams contributions to the wrestling industry would have gone beyond just competition. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please try again later. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The late Howard Hughes is buried, along with his family, at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston. However, by the Summer of the following year, Adams would rejoin Fritz Von Erichs WCCW. Paul looked at him and said, Our boy is gone, before the two embraced in a hug. NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship, NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, NWA Big Time Wrestling / World Class Championship Wrestling, List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Brutus Beefcake on 'Was Gino Hernandez murdered? The pair remarried on April 12, 1978 before divorcing again on July 19, 1979. [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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Try again later. From that time, it was just a slow progression. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. As a wrestling enthusiast for over 30 years, my fondness for professional wrestling explores the irrational in a rational way. and help keep the future of the Houston Press, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. But another thing that becomes heavily developed in the right situations can be a father-son relationship, usually between a booker or promoter and one of their top stars. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. As shown above, the magazines went with the angle and milked it for all it was worth. March 21, 2021. [4] The duo invented the famed gold scissors gimmick: snipping hair from the heads of their incapacitated opponents right after defeating them (a humiliation tactic meant to increase fans' anger toward the heels, increasing the heels' TV/live show drawing power). There are many great matches that he would have ended up having that were cut short when his life ended. His early achievements came against the likes of Mark Rollerball Rocco and Marty Jones. Facing off against notable names at the time, such as Michael Hayes and Greg Valentine. Ken Hatton Obituary - Death: Life Long Member of Aberbeeg R.F.C, Ken Hatton Dies Unexpectedly. One thing you will frequently hear from people in the professional wrestling business, especially the old-timers, is that it is a brotherhood. His time was also spent as a promoter as well and not just an active competitor. It seemed like everybody had their theory on what had happened to Gino on that fateful February night in 1986. Wolfe adopted the Gino Hernandez name after his stepfather, Luis Hernandez, who trained with him when Gino was a child. 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. As the match reached its closing moments, Adams threw the referee over the top rope. Many have described Vince McMahon as a father figure, including Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Triple H (that last one is especially poignant). On January 26, 1986, during a grudge match in Fort Worth, Hernandez threw "freebird hair cream" (a "hair-removal product" previously established in WCCW storyline continuity in 1983 by Freebird Buddy Roberts) into Adams' face, rendering Adams blind (in reality, Adams was returning to his native England to spend time with his new wife Toni, and his family; however, WCCW told Adams he had to continue to "sell" the blindness whenever out in public). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Gino Hernandez (6182701)? 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. During my time away from Dallas, I continued to keep in touch with Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez, and became increasingly concerned for Ginos well being, because he had developed a cocaine habit that was really out of hand. To use this feature, use a newer browser. His contributions to wrestling should have garnered greater attention than they had. Gimmick: Year: Promotion: Region: Location: Arena: Event type: Match constellation: Worker: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 https://popcultureretrorama.wordpress.com/author/javierojst/, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Unfortunately, to Harts dismay, Gino refused to leave Texas, and five days later, Harts wife informed him that Gino had died. Hazzard climbed over the property wall of the condominium complex where Gino lived. 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}. ). ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." 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. He also remembers a group of men attending who handled all the needed expenses. Bruce Prichard comments, "The medical examiner didnt understand how much cocaine could get into someone being ingested. GREAT NEWS! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. ", At the funeral, Bruce Prichard remembers a platinum casket. Gino Hernandez' grave is located at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, TX. 0:41. The storyline was further built along with Adams and Hernandez wearing masks to hide their identities because of their appearance. At a time when kayfabe couldnt be kept more of a secret, fans were privy to something behind the scenes coming to life. 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.' Documentary. He is from United States. Gino under a hood to hide his bald head. For 30 years, the family of wrestling star Gino Hernandez believed his tragic death was a drug-related murder. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. A worried David Manning asked referee Rick Hazzard to check on him immediately. Full head of hair, hes got all the shit!". Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. (August 14, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was a professional wrestler better known by his ring name Gino Hernandez. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Commenting on the last day she saw him, Ginos mother said, "He was in a hurry, always in a hurry. While already a successful regional star, Gino later teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams in WCCW, forming a brash heel team called The Dynamic Duo. Whether it is a superkick or an enzuigiri (that he called a Judo Kick), it is often used today. Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. During a tour of Japan, Luis died when Gino was only 12 years old. Unfortunately, Hernandez's fatal cocaine overdose in 1986 prevented that scenario for ever. The duo worked a series of mixed tag team matches against Sunshine and Mike Von Erich. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. He is also synonymous with creating the superkick. ", In an interview with Devon Nicholson for TheHannibalTV, "Cowboy" Scott Casey remembers how Gino would always act like his wrestling character. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. But another booker that took many under his wings was the late, great Gary Hart. 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." Through it all, we hope his family has found peace. But his inclusion in the company was something fans should keep in mind towards the end of his career. Adams trained WWE Hall of Famers Scott Hall and Stone Cold Steve Austin, which says a great deal about him. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Failed to delete memorial. Learn more about managing a memorial . But I know in my heart that I wouldve heard from him if he was alive." "You could see that he was afraid, it seemed, of the dark in his mind. Gino Hernandez was an up-and-coming Texas wrestler in the 70s and 80s that died at that age of 28 in 1986. He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. Houston's independent source of Too much deceit. That was the last night Manning says he ever saw Gino alive. Gina didn't particularly care for him to be around me, but he was always so kind. 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" Gino's hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming. The highlight was a storyline feud with David Von Erich over the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, which Gino won and lost back to David. He initially competed barefoot but transitioned to wearing proper wrestling gear throughout the duration of his career.

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