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? There was just a side of him and people he ran with; it felt dangerous.". His early achievements came against the likes of Mark Rollerball Rocco and Marty Jones. Gino seemed very nervous, and he wasnt afraid of anything, but there are certain things you cant dodge. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. ). You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. Unfortunately, that was the last straw to be grasped at and as many longtime wrestling fans and newer fans thanks to Dark Side Of The Ring, Gino would soon be found dead in his apartment. 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. Ginos death was, unfortunately, "a situation of his own doing.". I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. Please try again later. A system error has occurred. Gino Hernandez defeated Chavo Guerrero and won the NWA Junior Heavyweight Title. Add to your scrapbook. "[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]. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. local news and culture, The Play That Goes Wrong Goes Terribly Right at A.D. Players. An automatic gun was found near his partially clad body, according to investigators. An added twist to the story was Aguirre's father also married Snuka's mother. Its easy to hate somebody that is good-looking and has money. This series will strive to shine a light on those who fall into that category. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Search above to list available cemeteries. In encapsulating Gentlemans Chris Adams career, its important to understand his contributions to wrestling. The 10 Best And Most Controversial Hustler Magazine Covers Ever (NSFW), Top 5 Sickest Stephen King Sex Scenes (NSFW). Gino was put in a tag team with WCCW newcomer Jake "The Snake" Roberts in August 1984. But their connection was still strong, and soon enough, they would be back on the same team. They often teamed together. People close to Gino saw him in his last days, fearful of something or someone. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [1] All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. So, we [were] just one, big happy family.". Gino was well known as a partier but had developed a nasty cocaine habit that began running rampant due to his success. "The Gentleman" Chris Adams pic.twitter.com/aNGcbePOBG. Adams contributions to the wrestling industry would have gone beyond just competition. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Oops, we were unable to send the email. There is a problem with your email/password. He was convinced people were also following him and trying to harm him. Do we want it not to be as easy as saying he "overdosed on a combination of drugs and alcohol?" ", Jake Roberts added, I can certainly see that happening with Gino (him being murdered). The Fascinating, Tragic Tale of The Missing Link, Doomed To Repeat Itself - The Graham Family History, The Brilliance of Eddie Graham and His Influence on The American Dream. [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). Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. I was wearing his [boots]. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Failed to report flower. Try again later. That was very hard 'cause he was around Mica, he was around me. Commenting on the last day she saw him, Ginos mother said, "He was in a hurry, always in a hurry. Verify and try again. When he first came, he was advertised as a pen pal of sorts of Fritzs real-life son Kevin Von Erich. Unfortunately, to Harts dismay, Gino refused to leave Texas, and five days later, Harts wife informed him that Gino had died. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Learn more about merges. Become a member to support the independent voice of Houston Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Ken Hatton Obituary - Death: Life Long Member of Aberbeeg R.F.C, Ken Hatton Dies Unexpectedly. As a wrestling enthusiast for over 30 years, my fondness for professional wrestling explores the irrational in a rational way. To my dismay, no matter how hard I tried to convince them, they were flat-out not interested in leaving Texas. Full head of hair, hes got all the shit!". 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 reflects how effective that angle was, but also a clear example of wrestling presented as "real.". If we can off him, we can off you, so pay us." cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Hernandez was able to throw it into Adams eyes, and he walked away as the winner. It was here where Gary reconnected with Paul Boesch after years of heat between the two. In SCW, he also formed a successful team with Tully Blanchard. Gino claimed his knee was hurt as he rested on the apron. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. As the match reached its closing moments, Adams threw the referee over the top rope. Too much lying. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. When he peeked through the window of Ginos condo, Manning saw a gruesome scene: Ginos unmoving body hanging out from where the bed ended. Photo by Walt Cisco, Dallas Morning News (public domain). Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Add to your scrapbook. Today, Adams moves are used fairly regularly by several stars. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He says that Gino was involved in selling drugs and probably died because of a combination of alcohol and drugs, saying that drugs "took hold of him. Was he trying to protect someone by doing this? It was a real-life tie-in as Adams wife Toni was going on vacation with Parsons, where she and Adams were married. These moves all originated from Adams Judo background.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',105,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_5',105,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4-0_1');.medrectangle-4-multi-105{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. After a couple of personal issues, Adams embarked on a tour of Japan in the Spring of 1986. Prichard claims that the men toasted with champagne glasses and would say, "To you, Gino!" 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. 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. The highlight was a storyline feud with David Von Erich over the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, which Gino won and lost back to David. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Younger fans will know her as "Stone Cold" Steve Austins former wife and author of her revealing autobiography, With Healing In My Heart. 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. At a time when kayfabe couldnt be kept more of a secret, fans were privy to something behind the scenes coming to life. Patrice Aguirre, Gino Hernandez's mother, revealed she was secretly married to the WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka for a decade. But his inclusion in the company was something fans should keep in mind towards the end of his career. Sorry! Gino was a loving and devoted son. During the early part of his career, Adams was trying to find his way in the ring. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Try again later. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The death certificate of Gino Hernandez had anomalies where it described him as obese, Mexican, and uncircumcised. This made Gino a second-generation superstar, as his stepfather was a wrestler in the 1940s and 1950s as El Medico. No matter what I tried, I couldnt chase them away. There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. I loved him to death. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. Our modern-day version of Camelot ended on November 22, 1963. He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Copyright 2023 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. The Hernandez/Adams rivalry reached a fevered pitch on January 27th, 1986. 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. ", On the show, a former drug trafficker also came forward with the condition of remaining anonymous and gave his version of the events. [10] Wrestler Brutus Beefcake has rejected the murder theory, saying that Hernandez "had a serious drug problem" and was an "intense, crazy partier". Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. It culminated with Gino having his head shaved. He also mentions that he had a trial where it was fabricated that he had given Gino "bad dope. The 2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza, held on October 6th, 1985, pitted him and Chris Adams against Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. It's Me, Margaret. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. It was real emotion spilling out into the ring. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Initially, Wolfe's death was ruled a homicide case; but following autopsy reports, his death was ruled the result of a cocaine overdose. ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. While Gino ended up going to work for Boesch out of loyalty, Gary told him that he was always there for him. Please try again later. Weve updated the security on the site. To think of how his contributions were by popularized by others either in gimmicks (Brutus The Barber Beefcake) or moves like the superkick (Shawn Michaels, The Young Bucks), there is no denying Adams importance. 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. He competed for several promotions during this time, including the GWF, NWA, and was even a part of a tour in Nigeria.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-leader-1','ezslot_11',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-leader-1-0'); For Chris, some of his in-ring feuds also had off-screen implications. After Gino no-showed both events, WCCW management's phone calls to him went unanswered. Author: F4W Staff. The duo worked a series of mixed tag team matches against Sunshine and Mike Von Erich. When asked, "Did you know or come to know at any point that Gino had an issue with drugs?" Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. His time was also spent as a promoter as well and not just an active competitor. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Oops, something didn't work. The autopsy ultimately said that Gino had died from Acute Cocaine Intoxication. He was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. I called Jimmy Crockett back, and told him the deal was a no-go. ", David Manning recalls a time in Las Vegas when some unsavory characters accompanied Gino, and he believes this was the point of no return for the wrestling star. Gino Hernandez Net Worth. Nobody knew that this was the case at all. Was the scene cleaned up like neighbor and friend Jeanie Clarke said she was told? While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. On Christmas Day 1970, Lothario teamed up with Danny Miller to defeat The Infernos and win the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. I looked at Paul and asked, "Could that be Gino?" Paul replied, "He always was a great . 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. Gino Hernandez; Maintained by: Find a Grave; Originally Created by: Kris; . "Gino once had a friend with him who owned a plane. 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. Gino was a fresh faced good . ). He was a wrestlers wrestler, bridging the gap between the technician and martial artist. There is a problem with your email/password. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. While Jake Roberts respected 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. Ginos mother, Patrice Aguirre, worked as a professional model for a time but mostly dedicated much of her adult years as a homemaker. For instance, his feud with King Parsons, for example. If someone wants to get you, theyll get you.". Learn more about managing a memorial . PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! He may have pissed somebody off. According to Gary, Gino frequently tried to sneak into the dressing room and catch The Spoiler without his mask. He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. 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. He's been a frequent guest on several podcasts and has a few bylines on TheLogBook.com, where he shares stories of pop culture and retro-related awesomeness. [3] Gino returned to SCW, forming a hugely popular tag-team ("The Dynamic Duo") with the territory owner's son, Tully Blanchard. ", Roberts continues, "He could talk. "The Handsome Half-Breed" wrestler Gino Hernandez; circus entrepreneur Mollie Arline . Failed to report flower. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. These antics eventually led to a matchup between Hernandez, Adams, and the Von Erichs. Gino's hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming. 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. He has to defend it in a rematch on March 20, 1981. In World Class Championship Wrestling, there were plans to have Gino Hernandez do a Heel-Face Turn and be managed by Sunshine. Initially ruled a homicide case, autopsy reports later revealed it was the result of a cocaine overdose. 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. ", At the funeral, Bruce Prichard remembers a platinum casket. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He did everything for me.". Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. GREAT NEWS! [13] In the weeks before his death, Hernandez had expressed to Manning and others the belief that his life was under threat. based on information from your browser. According to her, Gino would say, "Im gonna do that someday. Gino lost the (Detroit) U.S. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. According to his ex-wife Janice, one of the people not allowing family members to see Gino was his manager. When she was told Gino had finally been discovered but found lifeless, Patrice put the phone down and started screaming.

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