This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Hayes and Jake The Snake Roberts have gone on record to state that Gino ran with the wrong crowd and had a lot of enemies seemingly drug dealers as his heavy cocaine use was not a secret. After the wake, we all went to the gravesite, where Paul and I stood at the head of the coffin together. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. That summer, Gino was paired with Nickla Roberts, who was billed Andrea the Lady Giant (a'la Andre the Giant). He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. He had been dead for approximately three to four days. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. The flamboyant and cocky Dynamic Duo embarrassingly got their hair shaved. 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. Gino Hernandez Dead from a drug overdose at age 28. photo: wwe.com. [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). However, because of that, I can have a good memory and thought. The Dynamic Duo: Gino Hernandez and Gentleman Chris Adams. 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. 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. There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. I was on him quite a bit about his addiction, because it was hard for me to watch him go through that. Younger fans will know her as "Stone Cold" Steve Austins former wife and author of her revealing autobiography, With Healing In My Heart. [7], On February 4, 1986, concerned with Wolfe's well-being, two WCCW officials (David Manning and Rick Hazzard) and several local police officers broke into his Highland Park, Texas condo, discovering Wolfe's decomposing corpse. Gino's last match was against his ex-partner Chris Adams in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 1986. He was a Father, a Son, a Brother, a Friend, & a Spouse. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erich's funeral . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. Recommend Gino's obituary to your friends. Resend Activation Email. He loved to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he loved to spend time with his family & Kids. She and Ginos ex-wife Janice believe that he seemed to be acting fidgety and nervous as if he was worried something might happen to him. He was only 29 years old. But their connection was still strong, and soon enough, they would be back on the same team. The man known to us as Gino Hernandez was born Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services, * Domestic & International Shipping Services, * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted, * Personnel Available 24 hrs. But I know in my heart that if he is alive, I wouldve heard from him." [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. The wrestler ran into troubles regarding paying this debt. He was 52 years old. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He said that he was at a club with Gino until about 1 a.m. the night Gino died. ", 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [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. Prichard claims that the men toasted with champagne glasses and would say, "To you, Gino!" Former Islanders winger Gino Odjick has died, his sister Dina shared on Facebook. Failed to delete memorial. Hernandez died before his 30th birthday, leaving a big question mark on what his future could have held. Gary would remark on the success, saying how proud he was, remarking that his only regret was that his boy Gino wasnt there to be a part of it. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Gino Hernandez was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. To my dismay, no matter how hard I tried to convince them, they were flat-out not interested in leaving Texas. Would you like to offer Gino P. Hernandezs loved ones a condolence message? 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. He inspired many and embodied what it means to be a Canuck. 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" Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. Javier Ojst is an old-school wrestling enthusiast currently residing in El Salvador. Shocked family members scrambled for answers, and fans mourned the loss of a heel performer they loved to hate. He will be deeply missed., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Isles coach very surprised Ovechkin hit not a penalty, Islanders blow three-goal lead in brutal overtime loss, Islanders star briefly exits after questionable Alex Ovechkin hit, Islanders edge Canadiens for skid-busting victory. Ginos not here with us, but its just as tragic as when Magnum [TA]s career came to an end. In 82 games total with the Islanders, Odjick compiled 22 points and 254 penalty minutes. From an early age, Gino was proud of his stepfather being a professional wrestler and was chomping at the bit to become one as well. 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. Hayes. He was 67 years old. It was later revealed that this mans name was John Royal. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He smoked dope, did cocaine, uppers, and downers it was the 70s and 80s, we all did.". 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. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. Our locations are handicapped accessible. Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestlings Toughest S.O.B. 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. While Jake Roberts had a lot of respect for 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. ", Manning added, "Gino ran with a pretty tough crowd in Houston. (67 years old). Even Sunshine's aunt, Stella Mae French, was involved. Learn more about merges. 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). Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former family member, Gino Odjick, the team said in a statement on Twitter. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Gary Hart comments, "I took him under my wing. Adams was one of the first wrestlers to use the superkick that later became popular with many others. Surviving are a son and two daughters: Gino Hernandez, Jr. of Saginaw; Sophia (James) Perry II of Kettering, OH; Delores Hernandez of Saginaw; four grandchildren: Skylar Motley, Delane Socorro Hernandez, Felicia Shera Walton, and Xavier Armon Hernandez; two great-grandchildren: Brooke Gabrielle Riche and Frankie Riche III; two brothers: Noel Hernandez of Saginaw; Jerry Hernandez of Lansing; brother-in-law, Richard Reyes of Saginaw; and special cousins: Linda OConnor and Richard Villareal. "I think the Gino Hernandez you saw in the ring was very much like the Gino Hernandez outside of the ring," Mercer said. Also surviving are beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. 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. The person doing the eulogy and re-telling stories about Gino Hernandez seemed "very off and weird" to Prichard and "didnt feel right.". 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. See All About BORN July 11, 1979 DIED August 11, 2019 LOCATION Fort Worth, Texas. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Try again later. 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. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. Tully Blanchard, speaking on Ginos death, said, "He was a tremendous talent. Copyright 2022 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. He was 67 years old. It is said that all this was used to give Adams time off to visit relatives in England. He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. If you know of an upcoming event for Gino P. Hernandez, please add one. The family never saw his body, which was concealed by Hernandez's manager Walter Ayman due to its decomposed state, and honored in a closed-casket service. For all intents and purposes, Gino Hernandez did indeed blind Chris Adams, according to many fans. "Our hearts are broken," Dina posted on her Facebook page. Try again later. Its easy to hate somebody that is good looking, has money, or whatever. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. 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. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Failed to report flower. The only thing she knew about him was that he was a drug dealer, or so she had heard. He also remembers a group of men attending who took care of all the needed expenses. Gino lost the (Detroit) U.S. Hazzard was able to climb up over the property wall of the condominium complex where Gino lived. I loved him to death. There was a problem getting your location. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sadly, they would find Ginos lifeless body. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gino P. Hernandez please visit our. Considered one of the best heels in the business, Gino is well remembered for his run with WCCW in Dallas, a promotion operated by the late Fritz Von Erich. This was a big blow financially to World Class and the Von Erichs. To honor his stepfather, Gino wore his boots during his first few matches and credited Luis for how easily wrestling came to him, saying, "My dad did it for me. He was 67 years old. This is a carousel with slides. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. 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. Try again. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. Their feud with the fan favorite Von Erichs was red-hot and generated high TV ratings and revenue for the promotion which was televised in many markets outside of Texas, and the United States. Weve updated the security on the site. The Islanders, Canucks and Canadiens three teams that Odjick played with over his 12-year NHL career released statements Sunday night after his death. 1957 Wrestling Riot in MSG: When New York Went Mad! TRAGIC Gabriel Fernandez died from a series of horror injuries after being shot in the genitals with a gun and battered until his skull felt like "Rice Krispies", a horrified emergency room nurse. ", Royal says that Gino left with some airline stewardesses, which was the last time he saw him alive. Hernadez Funeral Home in Rosenberg, Texas Family owned since 1950, We offer Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services including Domestic & International Shipping Services. Upon the success of Adams heel turn, Hart would put him together with anyone else but Gino as the Dynamic Duo. Search above to list available cemeteries. "He was in a good mood and drinking a lot, and I assume he was doing some drugs. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan, who passed away on August 10, 2021, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.casefuneralhome.com. Oops, something didn't work. Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. During their first marriage, they had a daughter, Lisha. He seems shocked to hear that there were rumors of Ginos death being anything other than an accidental overdose. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 1, 1953 - He was diagnosed with amyloidosis in 2014, according to Sportsnet, and it attacked his organs and his heart.. Both Aguirre and Bancroft have explored the possibility that Hernandez faked his death, given that he had once talked about doing so, and because the autopsy report was replete with errors about his ethnicity and physicality. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In a 2016 interview, Tully Blanchard was asked about Ginos possible murder. (snickers) Duh!" He died way too soon, and I feel responsible in many ways.". 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. The object is not to forget but to remember to go on. According to ex-wife Janice, one of the people not allowing family members to see Gino was his manager. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. ", On the show, a former drug trafficker also came forward with the condition of remaining anonymous and gave his version of the events. 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. Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. A system error has occurred. Drag images here or select from your computer for Gino Hernandez memorial. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Again, Uncle Gary comes to the rescue. 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