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. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. [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. 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. There are many great matches that he would have ended up having that was cut short when his life ended. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. 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. 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. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. ", 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. Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past. Resend Activation Email. He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Al principio luch en parejas con Lothario, pero luego se entreg a la competencia nica al "traicionar" a su mentor en la historia. 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. [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). 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. [6] They were first married on April 10, 1976 in Harris County, Texas, before divorcing soon after on January 27, 1977. 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. 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? There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. https://popcultureretrorama.wordpress.com/author/javierojst/, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "I think the Gino Hernandez you saw in the ring was very much like the Gino Hernandez outside of the ring," Mercer said. I just want everybody to remember him as a good man. He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. 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 is a carousel with slides. Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. (August 14, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was a professional wrestler better known by his ring name Gino Hernandez. Bruce Prichard recalled that Andre The Giant told him that "he knew for sure that Gino was shot in the head.". While already a successful regional star, Gino later teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams in WCCW, forming a brash heel team called The Dynamic Duo. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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 at the time. Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. The next time Gary would link up with Gino would unfortunately not be for a great occasion, as it was when the two were both booked for the David Von Erich Memorial show following his tragic passing. Ginos manager called Patrice to inform her about her son. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was predeceased by : his parents, Socorro Hernandez and Guadalupe Hernandez (Perez); and his sisters, Toye Osuna (Jessie), Mary Reyes and Angie Cruz. Was he trying to protect someone by doing this? ", Manning was also of the opinion that it did look like Gino had been murdered at the time. No BS. He also remembers a group of men attending who took care of all the needed expenses. Would you like to offer Gino P. Hernandezs loved ones a condolence message? "[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. "He was one who typically did everything his way. The wrestler ran into troubles regarding paying this debt. 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. 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. Javier Ojst is an old-school wrestling enthusiast currently residing in El Salvador. By 1986, after defeating many teams and using their "Golden Scissors" to cut their fallen opponents hair (years before Brutus Beefcake adopted a similar gimmick), The Dynamic Duo began feuding and turning on each other. Please try again later. Gino Hernandez grave is located at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, TX. [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. 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. The 2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza held on October 6th, 1985 pitted him and Chris Adams against Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. [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". The funeral service and its expenses were handled by a reputed local drug dealer/trafficker called John Royal, with whom Hernandez had become friends. Try again later. Multiple sources corroborate with Danny Mannings story of Gino seemingly being very concerned about someone trying to harm or even kill him. My brother Gino Odjick has left us for the spirit world, with two heart emojis attached to the end of her message. In the phone conversation shown in the documentary "Dark Side of the Ring," he denies that Gino owed him money as Patrice said he had told her, but he does admit to having paid for the funeral. Gino had well above the lethal amount of cocaine in his system. Get email updates about Gino Hernandez delivered directly to your inbox. 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. [10] Wrestler Brutus Beefcake has rejected the murder theory, saying that Hernandez "had a serious drug problem" and was an "intense, crazy partier". Gino was born October 30, 1987, in Richmond, Texas and he passed away September 24, 2021, in Richmond, Texas. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Super Bowl Sunday 1986 is the last day Ginos mom Patrice Aguirre claims to have seen her son. Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, TX. Gino was buried in a platinum casket, with pictures of his kids in his pockets and his American Express platinum card. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Vestal- Gino Ricciardelli, 95, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2018. MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist. These were strong, powerful people within the city that might not have liked certain things getting out. This short-lived feud played out across multiple Texas territories. 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. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He would later return to Texas and continue his heated feud with Gorgeous Gino. Upon the success of Adams heel turn, Hart would put him together with anyone else but Gino as the Dynamic Duo. I loved him to death. After recently serving a 30-year prison term for trafficking cocaine, Ginos former close friend and the person who did the eulogy at his funeral was contacted. ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." There is no photo or video of Gino P. Hernandez.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Funeral arrangement under the care ofW.L. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. ). By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Looking back at Ginos work, both in the ring, and on the mic, its difficult not to imagine the career that he could have enjoyed through the 90s, and possibly even the 2000s, had his demons not gotten the best of him. The person doing the eulogy and re-telling stories about Gino Hernandez seemed "very off and weird" to Prichard and "didnt feel right.". Gino seemed very nervous, and he wasnt afraid of anything, but there are certain things you cant dodge. In a 2016 interview, Tully Blanchard was asked about Ginos possible murder. Gino Hernandez - His Tragic Death and The Mystery That Remains Author: Javier Ojst Jan. 10, 2023 shares 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. According to Gary, Gino frequently tried to sneak into the dressing room and catch The Spoiler without his mask. Shocked family members scrambled for answers, and fans mourned the loss of a heel performer they loved to hate. ", On the show, a former drug trafficker also came forward with the condition of remaining anonymous and gave his version of the events. In 1985, he teamed with the late "Gentleman" Chris Adams to form the Dynamic Duo; and they went on to win many titles. 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. English When he later returned to WCCW, he teamed with future legend Jake Roberts who readily admits that Gino had the "it factor" that separates everyday talent from the true stars. Several days had passed before WCCW referee Rick Hazzard discovered him. If we can off him, we can off you, so pay us." If you are looking for Pre-Arrangement Planning in the Greater Houston area, Hernandez Funeral Home is the right choice to provide a funeral in celebration of your departed . The duo worked a series of mixed tag team matches against Sunshine and Mike Von Erich. She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. To sell the blindness angle even further, Adams eyes were bandaged when out in public and hed be guided by his girlfriend. 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. According to Prichard, those in attendance at Ginos funeral put bottles of Dom Perignon on each corner, drinking champagne and breaking glasses of champagne on his casket as they lowered him into the ground. Our hearts are broken, Dina posted on her Facebook page. Professional Wrestler. He was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Send Sympathy Card. He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. See All About BORN July 11, 1979 DIED August 11, 2019 LOCATION Fort Worth, Texas. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. This gimmick was later used in the WWF by Brutus Beefcake. But their connection was still strong, and soon enough, they would be back on the same team. Not even able to avoid controversy after his passing, according to Bruce Prichard (on his fantastic Something to Wrestle podcast), one of the FBIs most wanted at the time, a king pin cocaine dealer gave a eulogy at Ginos funeral. There is a problem with your email/password. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. If we can off him, we can off you, so pay us. act in disturbing ways flower! 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