In SCW, he also formed a successful team with Tully Blanchard. This browser does not support getting your location. Resend Activation Email. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. ", Royal says that Gino left with some airline stewardesses, which was the last time he saw him alive. Later that night, the Von Erich boys were riled up and jumped Gino, feeling he was a mole due to his relationship with Boesch. AUG 15. I didnt know how much he was doing It wasnt no 8 ball (3.5 grams), thats damn for sure. Commenting on the last day she saw him, Ginos mother said, "He was in a hurry, always in a hurry. Ginos manager called Patrice to inform her about her son. Former Islanders winger Gino Odjick has died, his sister Dina shared on Facebook. A system error has occurred. Paul looked at him and said, Our boy is gone, before the two embraced in a hug. Updated. His mother was Patrice Aguirre and his father was Charles Eugene Wolfe Sr., with the latter's identity being unknown to the point that wrestling fans speculated that Wolfe's father was actually Houston Wrestling promoter Paul Boesch, due to how close they were. Gino Hernandez Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. The Islanders, Canucks and Canadiens three teams that Odjick played with over his 12-year NHL career released statements Sunday night after his death. Try again. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Gino was well known as a partier but had developed a nasty cocaine habit that began running rampant due to his success. . No matter what I tried, I couldnt chase them away. ", Ginos ex-wife Janice Gillespie remembers feeling very unsafe at times. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Gino Eric Hernandez Fort Worth, Texas Jul 11, 1979 - Aug 11, 2019 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? 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. For all intents and purposes, Gino Hernandez did indeed blind Chris Adams, according to many fans. The first time Gary Hart ever became aware of Gino was years before he entered the wrestling business, and Gino was just a young fan, frequently throwing things at Hart as he managed The Spoiler in the Houston area. [5], Wolfe was married twice, both times to Janice Marie Bancroft. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. 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). If you know of an upcoming event for Gino P. Hernandez, please add one. To the delight of the 26,000 fans, that afternoon saw The Von Erichs win. 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. 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. 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. He was 52 years old. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. This match never aired; instead, show announcer Bill Mercer gave an on-camera announcement of Gino's death, and a different match aired in its place. Ginos death was, unfortunately, "a situation of his own doing.". Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! More than 30 years later, questions and theories still abound over what happened to Gino Hernandez on his final fateful night. Learn more about merges. If we can off him, we can off you, so pay us." ", 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. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestlings Toughest S.O.B. Gino Hernandez was an up-and-coming Texas wrestler in the 70s and 80s that died at that age of 28 in 1986. I called Jimmy Crockett back, and told him the deal was a no-go. Jake Roberts agrees and said, "I heard that there were people you didnt mess with and had power in the city of Houston and Dallas. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. We've received your submission. The staff at Hernandez Funeral Home in Rosenberg/Houston, Texas will help you plan an affordable funeral where your family and friends come together to support each other, share memories and commemorate the life of the dearly departed. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Gino Hernandez (6182701)? Hart saw that Gino was having problems with cocaine addiction and tried to get him to leave Texas and work in the Carolinas with Jim Crockett. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erichs funeral. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services, * Domestic & International Shipping Services, * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted, * Personnel Available 24 hrs. (Se habla espanol), Copyright 2012 - 23 Hernandez Funeral Home. "My brother Gino . There are no events scheduled. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. 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. 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. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. According to her, the question on many peoples minds was, "Where is he getting so much cocaine from?". With a flamboyant personality, and huge charisma, Gino Hernandez can perhaps best be compared to Ric Flair. [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. Write your message of sympathy today. 1957 Wrestling Riot in MSG: When New York Went Mad! photo: decal, (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past. But I know in my heart that if he is alive, I wouldve heard from him." Blanchard didnt dismiss the theories, pointing out that Gino had a gambling problem, and stating that the murder theories were certainly a possibility.. 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. He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. Tully Blanchard, speaking on Ginos death, said, "He was a tremendous talent. 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. Gino, always the opportunist, "blinded" Adams by deciding to take advantage of him while arguing with the referee. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. 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. Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. 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. "He was in a good mood and drinking a lot, and I assume he was doing some drugs. He was predeceased by : his parents, Socorro Hernandez and Guadalupe Hernandez (Perez); and his sisters, Toye Osuna (Jessie), Mary Reyes and Angie Cruz. Please reset your password. In 82 games total with the Islanders, Odjick compiled 22 points and 254 penalty minutes. He seems shocked to hear that there were rumors of Ginos death being anything other than an accidental overdose. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT) MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist 2301 North Sylvania Avenue Fort Worth, TX, 76111 AUG 16. The Sportatorium crowds ate up the feud, drawing huge money for WCCW in the mid 80s. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. 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). He had been declining in heath for several years, but he enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and listening to his Oldies Motown Music. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. But their connection was still strong, and soon enough, they would be back on the same team. (67 years old). Gino's last match was against his ex-partner Chris Adams in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 1986. Failed to delete memorial. 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 Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. 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. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. Even Sunshine's aunt, Stella Mae French, was involved. Prichard claims that the men toasted with champagne glasses and would say, "To you, Gino!" They had rented the top penthouse suite of a Las Vegas hotel and were just partying for three days. But go out of your way to go back and watch some footage of Gary and Gino together, and know how special both men truly were. He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. He was only 29 years old. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 1, 1953 - He adds, "I was no saint, man. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. The plot is located in Section 212, Lot 165 2c. 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. Shocked family members scrambled for answers, and fans mourned the loss of a heel performer they loved to hate. Through it all, we hope his family has found peace. The team extends our condolences to the Odjick family and friends. 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. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He was 67 years old. 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 loved ones. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. (Se habla espanol). He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. I went so far as to call up Jimmy Crockett, who I always had an open door policy with, and made a deal to go to the Carolinas in January, 1986. 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. I knew that Gino was a real party boy, and I became desperate to do something to get him away from his environment. Was he trying to protect someone by doing this? Gary and Bruiser Brody had to intervene in the skirmish and make peace between everyone. Today, we explore their relationship. A memorial service will take place at a later date. When asked, "Did you know or come to know at any point that Gino had an issue with drugs?" There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. Hayes. Hed become obsessed with wanting to have a gun and swore that someone had been in his car and was trying to kill him. [6] They were first married on April 10, 1976 in Harris County, Texas, before divorcing soon after on January 27, 1977. Professional Wrestler. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. In contrast, Gino became a focal point of Southwest Championship Wrestling teaming alongside Tully Blanchard. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. His in-ring nickname was "The Handsome Half-Breed" (a reference to his Italian/Mexican-American ring name) "The Handsome Halfbreed" started wrestling in 1975 in Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW) after being trained by Jose Lothario. Personally, he was a close friend and confidant, someone I could lean on for advice and support. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. There was just a side of him and people he ran with; it felt dangerous.". Funeral arrangement under the care ofW.L. WCCW management intended this new feud to become its top storyline throughout 1986. In a 2016 interview, Tully Blanchard was asked about Ginos possible murder. 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. According to Manning, the police said that the body had been dead for approximately 4-5 days and was so decomposed the cause of death could not be determined at the time. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "People youd just hand them the mic, and theyd do it." He was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. 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. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Angelina Cervantes Hernandez, age 85, passed away peaceful and was reunited with the love of her life, Manny, while she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Garden Terrace Memory Care Facility in Overland Park, Kansas on February 21st, 2020. Gino Hernandez grave is located at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, TX. 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. The storyline feud with Lothario culminated in a "hair vs. hair match", which Hernandez losthaving his head shaved in the ring, as a result. Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? Both battled in multiple territories, and Gino was quickly becoming one of the most obnoxious, cocky, and reviled heels the sport had ever seen. photo: youtube.com. I was wearing his [boots]. Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan. Gino lost the (Detroit) U.S. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. 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. According to Prichard, those in attendance at Gino's 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. "Our hearts are broken," Dina posted on her Facebook page. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. According to her, Gino would say, "Im gonna do that someday. 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). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. He was convinced people were also following him and trying to harm him. Hernandez died before his 30th birthday, leaving a big question mark on what his future could have held. The death certificate of Gino Hernandez had anomalies where it described him as obese, Mexican, and uncircumcised. Adams was one of the first wrestlers to use the superkick that later became popular with many others. One interesting thing to note was that Ginos condominium was not locked from the inside when they found his body. It was time for Gary and Paul to both say goodbye to their boy, and I will end this piece with one final quote from Garys book, as I would not be able to write anything better. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Odjick suffered a heart attack at a Vancouver medical clinic, where he had gone to get leg bandages replaced, the Montreal Gazette reported. During their first marriage, they had a daughter, Lisha. Roberts candidly responded, "Yeah, cuz I was doing them with him. En 1975, Gino Hernndez, apodado "The Handsome Halfbreed" , comenz a luchar en San Antonio, Texas, en el territorio controlado por Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW), despus de ser entrenado por Jos Lothario. According to Sportsnet, Odjick holds the Canucks record for most penalty minutes in franchise history with 2,127. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Got a pretty girl on the side must be nice! 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." This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! His ex-wife Janice even had doubts if the person they found was Gino or if he may have faked his own death. 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. 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