Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Officials said the cause of death had not . There was no feud or rivalry that he was now tied to. In 1978 with no formal training, Adams worked for Joint Promotions with only his Judo background. Make sure that the file is a photo. Professional Wrestler. 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). Its called charisma, and he had charisma, man. 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. Whether it was in Mike Georges World Wrestling Alliance, Southern Championship Wrestling, or the NWA, Adams was popular with fans and known for putting on highly competitive matches. 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. 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. 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. That was very hard 'cause he was around Mica, he was around me. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. In SCW, he also formed a successful team with Tully Blanchard. There's a Billy the Kid Museum in Hico that wants to believe and a couple of grave sites in New Mexico that . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. After no-showing two wrestling bookings and being unable to be reached, there was a concern over Gino Hernandezs well-being. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? In 1985, he teamed with the late "Gentleman" Chris Adams to form the Dynamic Duo; and they went on to win many titles. 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. Verify and try again. There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. According to Gary, Gino frequently tried to sneak into the dressing room and catch The Spoiler without his mask. Gina didn't particularly care for him to be around me, but he was always so kind. After the match, Hernandez attempted to escape, but was tackled by Chris Von Erich, who was at ringside, and eventually had his hair shaved bald. If we can off him, we can off you, so pay us." But their connection was still strong, and soon enough, they would be back on the same team. Too much deceit. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? However, success also breeds an ability to adapt and adjust.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-box-4','ezslot_8',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-box-4-0'); For Adams, with Gary Hart by his side, he would turn heel. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. More than 30 years later, questions and theories still abound over what happened to Gino Hernandez on his final fateful night. 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 then. He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. A deleted scene from the documentary aired where Hernandez's mother, Patrice Aguirre, revealed she was secretly married to WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka for ten years. 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. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. As they lowered Ginos casket down, a gust of wind came, and up in the trees there were bells and wind chimes, and they started making noise. Facing off against notable names at the time, such as Michael Hayes and Greg Valentine. "He was one who typically did everything his way. Startling new revelations are revealed to his still grieving mother. He is from United States. Joe Blanchards Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW) based out of San Antonio, Texas, was one of the first places Gino Hernandez worked. Unfortunately, Gino soon met an untimely death. ', NWA United States Heavyweight Title (Chicago & Detroit) history, "NWA United States Heavyweight Title (1967-1968/05) - American Heavyweight Title (1968/05-1986/02)", NWA International Junior Heavyweight Title history, World 6-Man Tag Team Title (World Class) history, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gino_Hernandez&oldid=1143976833, NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship Tournament (1984), This page was last edited on 11 March 2023, at 02:21. 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. He was always a sound wrestler who envokes both his past martial arts background with a technically sound ground game. Was the scene cleaned up like neighbor and friend Jeanie Clarke said she was told? Ginos death was, unfortunately, "a situation of his own doing.". This is a carousel with slides. As the evening went on, Hernandez didnt tag in. If it hadnt been for the bells in the trees, my memory of that day would have been different. He was convinced people were also following him and trying to harm him. "He was a good son and father, says Ginos mother, Patrice. Their feud with the fan favorite Von Erichs was red-hot. The object is not to forget but to remember to go on. Our modern-day version of Camelot ended on November 22, 1963. I looked at Paul and asked, "Could that be Gino?" Paul replied, "He always was a great . Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? After Gino no-showed both events, WCCW management's phone calls to him went unanswered. Ginos manager called Patrice to inform her about her son. From NWA Dallas, Adams traveled to compete for the AWF. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino: Directed by Jason Eisener. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. ", Roberts continues, "He could talk. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. This short-lived feud played out across multiple Texas territories. Oops, something didn't work. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Gino's last match was against his ex-partner Chris Adams in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 1986. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He said he was at a club with Gino until about 1 a.m. the night Gino died. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Got a pretty girl on the side must be nice! After terminating the services of Gary Hart, Adams would face anyone and everyone in World Class Championship Wrestling. During this time, Wolfe also wrestled at least one match for WWE forerunner the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Solomonster talks about. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Adams was a national Judo Champion three times over by the age of 21. As a wrestling enthusiast for over 30 years, my fondness for professional wrestling explores the irrational in a rational way. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Documentary. During his career, his greatest successes came from competing for World Class Championship Wrestling. Try again later. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The Hernandez/Adams rivalry reached a fevered pitch on January 27th, 1986. 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Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Adams and Hernandez lost a "hair" match to Kevin and Kerry Von Erich at a Cotton Bowl show on October 6, 1985. "I think the Gino Hernandez you saw in the ring was very much like the Gino Hernandez outside of the ring," Mercer said. He was initially in a tag-team with Lothario, then turned into a singles act via a "protege vs. mentor" storyline. ", Manning was also of the opinion that it did look like Gino had been murdered at the time. [1] Adams trained WWE Hall of Famers Scott Hall and Stone Cold Steve Austin, which says a great deal about him. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Commenting on the last day she saw him, Ginos mother said, "He was in a hurry, always in a hurry. From afar, Gary could feel that this was not going to end well and began making plans to try and get both Gino and Chris out of Texas for a while, into another territory where he could get them away from any connections they had, as he describes his plan in his book. ", In an interview with Devon Nicholson for TheHannibalTV, "Cowboy" Scott Casey remembers how Gino would always act like his wrestling character. One match that stood out was his battle with the Great Kabuki and how the two exchanged stiff kicks. Gino claimed his knee was hurt as he rested on the apron. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [10][11][12] According to David Manning, Hernandez had five times the amount of cocaine in his system that would have resulted in a fatality, and he and Kevin Von Erich stated that Hernandez also had cocaine in his stomach. This was a big blow financially to World Class and the Von Erichs. Gino had many trades, but his passion was becoming a barber. based on information from your browser. ", Manning added, "Gino ran with a pretty tough crowd in Houston. 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. As the evening went on, Hernandez didn't tag in. His career continued on to the USWA against the likes of the late Eddie Gilbert and Brian Christopher. The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. David Manning shares that Gino was "super paranoid and that hed always lock the door with a deadbolt. Janice does feel inside that Gino was murdered, though. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Oops, we were unable to send the email. ", Ginos ex-wife Janice Gillespie remembers feeling very unsafe at times. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Gino seemed very nervous, and he wasnt afraid of anything, but there are certain things you cant dodge. The body was discovered about 6 p.m. by his business manager, Walter Ayman of Houston, police said. [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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. With a history rich in stars, the supporting actors dont always get their just desserts. 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. His hair quickly grew back in two months, while Adams' hair took longer. Initially, Wolfe's death was ruled a homicide case; but following autopsy reports, his death was ruled the result of a cocaine overdose. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. It generated high TV ratings and revenue for the promotion televised in many markets outside Texas and even the United States. Today we look at the relationship between Gary Hart and Gino Hernandez. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Some close to him still felt he was murdered in a drug-related incident. So, they got married. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Make sure that the file is a photo. 1, 2023 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. He is also synonymous with creating the superkick. To sell the blindness angle even further, Adams eyes were bandaged when out in public, and his girlfriend guided him. A system error has occurred. 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 police arrived not long after, and a loaded gun was found at the scene, but drugs and paraphernalia were not. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Aguirre's father also . She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. Wrestling Legends on Gino Hernandez DeathLegendary Wrestlers and WWE Hall of Famers discusses the untimely death of Texas Wrestling Megastar Gino Hernandez w. AboutPressCopyrightContact. 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. Gino Hernandez; Maintained by: Find a Grave; Originally Created by: Kris; . Ginos mother, Patrice, sees it another way. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. You can always change this later in your Account settings. In his first appearance for WCCW (World Class Championship Wrestling), 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. Gino Hernandez's income source is mostly from being a successful . No family members were allowed to see the corpse. based on information from your browser. [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. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. During their first marriage, they had a daughter, Lisha. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. Gino Hernandez defeated Chavo Guerrero and won the NWA Junior Heavyweight Title. Please reset your password. I knew Gino was doing coke. Search above to list available cemeteries. ", Unless noted, quotes are from the highly recommended documentary, Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino.". Recap of Jeanie Clarke on In Your Head Wrestling Radio, 05/08/2015. Learn more about managing a memorial . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. [10], Former rival Michael Hayes said in a 2016 interview: "I have a real, real hard time believing that Gino Hernandez OD'd he was most definitely hanging with the wrong crowd, and either ran his mouth too much, or knew too much, or all of the above. In an interview with Joe Lowry on his Whatta Day! During this time, he faced notable WWE stars Fit Finlay and Tommy Dynamite Kid Billington. [6] They were first married on April 10, 1976 in Harris County, Texas, before divorcing soon after on January 27, 1977. That was the last night Manning says he ever saw Gino alive. cemeteries found in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. While Gary was gone and unable to watch over his boys fully, is where the beginning of the end was happening. Prichard claims that the men toasted with champagne glasses and would say, "To you, Gino!" [3] Gino returned to SCW, forming a hugely popular tag-team ("The Dynamic Duo") with the territory owner's son, Tully Blanchard. Wolfe adopted the Gino Hernandez name after his stepfather, Luis Hernandez, who trained with him when Gino was a child. His in-ring nickname was "The Handsome Half-Breed" (a reference to his Italian/Hispanic ring name) At the beginning of Gino Hernandez' career, he wrestled as a rookie babyface for The Sheik's Big Time Wrestling out of Detroit. Between 83 and 87, Adams competed for World Class Championship Wrestling, among other promotions. One thing you will frequently hear from people in the professional wrestling business, especially the old-timers, is that it is a brotherhood. After WCCW came to a close, he competed in the Pat OConnor Memorial Tag Team Tournament. 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. Gino had well above the lethal amount of cocaine in his system. He held the title until he left the promotion. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Become a member to support the independent voice of Houston Other than hearing his name frequently through the years, I went into 'The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino' with virtually no knowledge of Hernandez's backstory or even how he died. No matter what I tried, I couldnt chase them away. Adams competed all over the world. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. March 21, 2021. Adams moved around quite a bit. 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? In storyline, the previous champions, Dusty Rhodes and Dick Murdoch, had been stripped of the title. ", Jake Roberts added, I can certainly see that happening with Gino (him being murdered). The plot is located in Section 212, Lot 165 2c. Joint Promotions aired on British TVs World of Sport. and help keep the future of the Houston Press, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. Failed to delete flower. Adams returned the following May, and won the World Class Heavyweight Championship two months later. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [13] In the weeks before his death, Hernandez had expressed to Manning and others the belief that his life was under threat. Jake Roberts agreed and said, "I heard that there were people you didnt mess with and had power in Houston and Dallas. Over the course of the next decade, Adams would compete alongside Terry Taylor for the UWF. Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez later had a match where the stipulation called for the loser to get "Freebird Hair Cream" rubbed into their scalp (a variation of a hair versus hair match). "Well, I wish it wasnt him in there. Failed to delete memorial. But his inclusion in the company was something fans should keep in mind towards the end of his career.
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