Please comment if you like this & want to see more! Copyright 2023 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. ", "It wasnt like it was a secret that Gino Hernandez did drugs, shares Bruce Prichard. Weve updated the security on the site. And demons just wouldnt let him go. Sorry! I was on him quite a bit about his addiction, because it was hard for me to watch him go through that. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Judge Roy Bean is shown holding court in Langtry in 1900, trying the case of an alleged horse thief. During the early part of his career, Adams was trying to find his way in the ring. He also mentions that he had a trial where it was fabricated that he had given Gino "bad dope. Solomonster talks about how big of a star Gino was in WCCW, the events surrounding his untimely demise, the drug trafficker his family suspected of having something to do with his death and a rumor killer on Gino's real father.For the FULL Solomonster Sounds Off 599 episode, click here: https://bit.ly/2WC4L4N.Listen to the Solomonster Sounds Off weekly on TheSolomonster.com, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and iHeartRadio!Like what you hear? And being able to weave the two together seamlessly is a remarkable skill. More than 30 years later, questions and theories still abound over what happened to Gino Hernandez on his final fateful night. He was just everything you could want, but he had demons. 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. The storyline was further built along with Adams and Hernandez wearing masks to hide their identities because of their appearance. 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. Try again later. Adams trained WWE Hall of Famers Scott Hall and Stone Cold Steve Austin, which says a great deal about him. She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. This short-lived feud played out across multiple Texas territories. He died on February 2, 1986 in Highland Park, Texas, USA. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. I looked at Paul and asked, "Could that be Gino?" Paul replied, "He always was a great . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. They often teamed together. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. We recognize that those decisions were his, so was his in-ring career. 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). 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. David Manning shares that Gino was "super paranoid and that hed always lock the door with a deadbolt. 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." 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. After the wake, we all went to the gravesite, where Paul and I stood at the head of the coffin together. 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. 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. For 30 years, the family of wrestling star Gino Hernandez believed his tragic death was a drug-related murder. 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. ). These antics eventually led to a matchup between Hernandez, Adams, and the Von Erichs. As a wrestling enthusiast for over 30 years, my fondness for professional wrestling explores the irrational in a rational way. Reviews For The Easily Distracted: Are You There God? If it hadnt been for the bells in the trees, my memory of that day would have been different. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Year should not be greater than current year. Publish date: May 13, 2015. Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The only thing she knew about him was that he was a drug dealer, or so she had heard. Over the course of the next decade, Adams would compete alongside Terry Taylor for the UWF. Startling new revelations are revealed to his still grieving mother. He has also been published on Slam Wrestling and in G-FAN Magazine. Both Von Erichs, throughout the match, soundly beat the Gentleman. He didn't know his biological father and he was later adopted by Luis Hernandez. Search above to list available cemeteries. Too much lying. Gino's hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award, was a former world champion multiple times over, was successful as both singles and tag team wrestler. Family members linked to this person will appear here. An automatic gun was found near his partially clad body, according to investigators. Former referee, promoter, and booker for WCCW David Manning highlighted Gino Hernandezs incredible skills on the mic and compared his work to Ric Flair, Jim Cornette, and Michael P.S. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. 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. This match had everything including betrayal. Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. Please reset your password. Unfortunately, to Harts dismay, Gino refused to leave Texas, and five days later, Harts wife informed him that Gino had died. It is said that all this was used to give Adams time off to visit relatives in England. His early achievements came against the likes of Mark Rollerball Rocco and Marty Jones. Startling new revelations are revealed to his still grieving mother. The highlight was a storyline feud with David Von Erich over the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, which Gino won and lost back to David. Add to your scrapbook. His time and role with the company werent what he was accustomed to in the past. His career spanned nearly a quarter of a century, where he held nearly thirty championships. By July, he defeated Rick Rude for the World Class Heavyweight Championship. [15] Jeanie Clarke spoke about Hernandez's mental state in the weeks leading up to his death in her autobiography, describing an incident where he virtually held her hostage (including brandishing a gun) as he fell into a deeply paranoid episode following a night partying and binging on cocaine. To the delight of the 26,000 fans, The Von Erichs won that afternoon. He loved spending time with family and friends. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He may have pissed somebody off. Randy and Liz on Dark Side of the Ring Lanny Poffo Responds, Boy Meets World vs. Vader: Secret Story Behind 90s Collision, Why Ric Flair Left WCW for Arch-Rival WWF in 1991, Fan vs. Shooter: The Ill-Fated $1000 Sugar Hold Challenge, Fritz Von Erich and the Christmas Day Massacre, Yam Bag: The Night I Wrestled an Elderly Woman, The Tragic Killing of Rikidozan: The Father of Puroresu, Roddy Piper on the Very Beginnings of Professional Wrestling, Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past, 6 Times Professional Wrestlers Were Blinded, Pat Patterson | Hard to Emulate, Mentor of the Greats. ", In an interview with Devon Nicholson for TheHannibalTV, "Cowboy" Scott Casey remembers how Gino would always act like his wrestling character. The 10 Best And Most Controversial Hustler Magazine Covers Ever (NSFW), Top 5 Sickest Stephen King Sex Scenes (NSFW). 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Adams and Hernandez lost a "hair" match to Kevin and Kerry Von Erich at a Cotton Bowl show on October 6, 1985. Whether it is a superkick or an enzuigiri (that he called a Judo Kick), it is often used today. The Hernandez/Adams rivalry reached a fevered pitch on January 27th, 1986. They had the unique concept of using foreign rules out of domestic American promotion. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. He was previously married to Janice Marie Bancroft. Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. WCCW management intended this new feud to become its top storyline throughout 1986. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Paul looked at him and said, Our boy is gone, before the two embraced in a hug. Hernandez was scheduled to perform on a house show the following Thursday, and on a non-televised show at Dallas' Sportatorium the following Friday. Multiple sources corroborate Danny Mannings story of Gino seemingly being very concerned about someone trying to harm or even kill him. [5], Wolfe was married twice, both times to Janice Marie Bancroft. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Gina didn't particularly care for him to be around me, but he was always so kind. Gino was a loving and devoted son. "The Handsome Half-Breed" wrestler Gino Hernandez; circus entrepreneur Mollie Arline . "[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]. 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. Adams was a national Judo Champion three times over by the age of 21. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The autopsy ultimately said that Gino had died from Acute Cocaine Intoxication. This gimmick was later used in the WWF by Brutus Beefcake. The initial belief was that he was set to be a part of the Bluebloods with William Regal and Dave Taylor. He seemed to believe this might muffle sounds from people trying to listen in on their conversation. 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. But another booker that took many under his wings was the late, great Gary Hart. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. I knew Gino was doing coke. Some of the people he hung with were powerful people. 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. This "cream" was, in actuality, supposedly a hair removal product. The grave site of Selena Quintanilla-Prez, murdered on March 31, 1995. Gino, always the opportunist, "blinded" Adams by taking advantage of him while arguing with the referee. 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. His tragic passing is still talked about by friends today. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. show, she said, I think he was killed because he was expendable, and he was also a good way to make an impression on someone, like "Look what we did. There was just a side of him and people he ran with; it felt dangerous.". Thats what I would do." His time there was immediately met with championship success. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. 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.
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