Charles Wolfe, best known to wrestling fans as The Handsome Half Breed Gino Hernandez, wrestled in the Southern territories throughout the late 70s and early 80s. 1957 Wrestling Riot in MSG: When New York Went Mad! This browser does not support getting your location. ", Manning added, "Gino ran with a pretty tough crowd in Houston. ", "It wasnt like it was a secret that Gino Hernandez did drugs, shares Bruce Prichard. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. Friends became concerned for Ginos well being when he was missing shows and not returning phone calls. Copyright 2020 - 23 Greenwood Funeral Home. "It didnt feel so safe with some of the people he might be hanging out with, things I was hearing. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. There are no events scheduled. When he met Gino, Manning was in a referee capacity and had been in the business for about 5 years. [5], Wolfe was married twice, both times to Janice Marie Bancroft. 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. Rangers outplayed by last-place team in disappointing home Giants fans know how to handle this playoff test, Close-knit Giants have so many reasons to believe: 'Feel the love, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Wife of 'Boy Meets World' star William Daniels details 'painful' 'open marriage', I went to McDonalds drive-thru for lunch but left with bags of cash instead. "My brother Gino . Gino, always the opportunist, "blinded" Adams by deciding to take advantage of him while arguing with the referee. 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. Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past. [1] Hernandez's death was initially ruled a homicide case, but police later concluded that he had died of a drug overdose. Oops, something didn't work. [3] Gino returned to SCW, forming a hugely popular tag-team ("The Dynamic Duo") with the territory owner's son, Tully Blanchard. Roberts candidly responded, "Yeah, cuz I was doing them with him. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. He was only 28 years old. He was convinced people were also following him and trying to harm him. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gino P. Hernandez please visit our. You have to watch out who you hang out with." Early in his career, Gino had blond hair in a style similar to a man by the name of Ric Flair. Tully Blanchard, speaking on Ginos death, said, "He was a tremendous talent. Oops, we were unable to send the email. From that time, it was just a slow progression. Gino Hernandez was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan. Too much deceit. There is no photo or video of Gino P. Hernandez.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Thats what I would do." 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. 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. Would you like to offer Gino P. Hernandezs loved ones a condolence message? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Ginos manager called Patrice to inform her about her son. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Both battled in multiple territories, and Gino was quickly becoming one of the most obnoxious, cocky, and reviled heels the sport had ever seen. 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. [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. He had been declining in heath for several years, but he enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and listening to his Oldies Motown Music. David Manning shares that Gino was "super paranoid and that hed always lock the door with a deadbolt. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. Year should not be greater than current year. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Gino was buried in a platinum casket, with pictures of his kids in his pockets and his American Express platinum card. It seemed that he believed that this might muffle sounds from people trying to listen in on their conversation. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. In 1981, when Paul Boesch decided to cede away from working with Fritz as part of the Texas booking office, opting to go with Joe Blanchards outlaw promotion Southwest Championship Wrestling, it was Gino who first reported the news to Gary, who relayed the info to Fritz. When asked, "Did you know or come to know at any point that Gino had an issue with drugs?" Vestal- Gino Ricciardelli, 95, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2018. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Try again later. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Gino was a loving and devoted son. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. 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. Hernadez Funeral Home in Rosenberg, Texas Family owned since1950,We offer Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services including Domestic & International Shipping Services. This "cream" was, in actuality, supposedly a hair removal product. Add to your scrapbook. ", Ginos ex-wife Janice Gillespie remembers feeling very unsafe at times. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Weve updated the security on the site. Gino was well known as a partier but had developed a nasty cocaine habit that began running rampant due to his success. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He is best known for his appearances with the Dallas, Texas-based promotion World Class Championship Wrestling between 1976 and 1986. (67 years old). Do we want it not to be as easy as saying that he "overdosed on a combination of drugs and alcohol?" The exact amount of time that passed from when he died and when he was found is still debatable. But another booker that took many under his wings was the late, great Gary Hart. GINO HERNANDEZ OBITUARY. See All About BORN July 11, 1979 DIED August 11, 2019 LOCATION Fort Worth, Texas. In an interview with Joe Lowry on his Whatta Day! Your Scrapbook is currently empty. I knew that Gino was a real party boy, and I became desperate to do something to get him away from his environment. All untrue. He says that Gino was involved in selling drugs, and he probably died because of a combination of alcohol and drugs, saying that drugs "took hold of him. 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. There are so many options available in funerals today, it is crucial to have a funeral home which offers a wide range of services with affordable costs. The object is not to forget but to remember to go on. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. photo: youtube.com. Learn more about merges. 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. According to her, the question on many peoples minds was, "Where is he getting so much cocaine from?". 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. He was 52 years old. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gino Hernandez (born Charles Wolfe) was a professional wrestler. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. 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. 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. 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. ", Manning was also of the opinion that it did look like Gino had been murdered at the time. He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. Write your message of sympathy today. ", Baby Doll (Nickla Roberts) worked as Ginos valet/bodyguard in late 84 but had known him from the time he wrestled a few times in Lubbock, Texas which was where her father had promoted for over 20 years. His ex-wife Janice even had doubts if the person they found was Gino or if he may have faked his own death. 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. "He was one who typically did everything his way. He was 52 years old. View Gino M Hernandez's record in West New York, NJ including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Send Sympathy Card. 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. He also remembers a group of men attending who took care of all the needed expenses. (Se habla espanol). In contrast, Gino became a focal point of Southwest Championship Wrestling teaming alongside Tully Blanchard. Hernandez and Blanchard's tag-team act became so successful that they were the top (based on box office drawing power) heels in the state of Texasregardless of territory. During a tour of Japan, Luis died when Gino was only 12 years old. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. ", Royal says that Gino left with some airline stewardesses, which was the last time he saw him alive. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! Wanting to receive the debt owed him, Royal became impatient and angry. He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. 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. It was later revealed that this mans name was John Royal. Gary was immediately enamoured with Ginos natural look and ability in the ring and, soon enough, took him under his wing and into his group. [6] They were first married on April 10, 1976 in Harris County, Texas, before divorcing soon after on January 27, 1977. 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. During this time, Wolfe also wrestled at least one match for WWE forerunner the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Copyright 2022 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. You either got it, or you dont. Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. Gary Hart comments, "I took him under my wing. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. I was on him quite a bit about his addiction, because it was hard for me to watch him go through that. 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. Try again later. Was he trying to protect someone by doing this? People close to Gino saw him in his last days, fearful of something or someone. There was just a side of him and people he ran with; it felt dangerous.". Ginos mother, Patrice Aguirre, worked as a professional model for a time but mostly dedicated a good portion of her adult years as a homemaker. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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? Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. Bruce Prichard recalled that Andre The Giant told him that "he knew for sure that Gino was shot in the head.". I loved him to death. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Adams returned the following May, and won the World Class Heavyweight Championship two months later. Gino also was a voracious reader, enjoyed watching Western and Classic movies, and enjoyed visiting with his friends and relatives. According to her, Gino would say, "Im gonna do that someday. 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 . This short-lived feud played out across multiple Texas territories. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! According to Gary, Gino frequently tried to sneak into the dressing room and catch The Spoiler without his mask. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erichs funeral. Gino lost the (Detroit) U.S. Learn more about managing a memorial . This was around the time World Class took off to another level with their iconic television show coming to be. "He was in a good mood and drinking a lot, and I assume he was doing some drugs. The Dynamic Duo: Gino Hernandez and Gentleman Chris Adams. According to former WCCW colleague Jake Roberts, Hernandez was involved with the gay community in Houston. On one occasion at Ginos condominium, Jeanie Clarke claims to have seen him take out a big bowl that was full of cocaine and, about 30-40 minutes afterward, insist on her not making noise. He has also been published on Slam Wrestling and in G-FAN Magazine. Created October 29, 2022 Funerals & Memorials Gino Rodriguez 39 years old unexpectedly passed away on October 27th 2022. 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. Wolfe adopted the Gino Hernandez name after his stepfather, Luis Hernandez, who trained with him when Gino was a child. 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. Again, Uncle Gary comes to the rescue. And demons just wouldnt let him go. 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