The highlight was a storyline feud with David Von Erich over the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, which Gino won and lost back to David. AUG 15. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was 52 years old. Friends became concerned for Ginos well being when he was missing shows and not returning phone calls. He was 67 years old. To use this feature, use a newer browser. After Gino no-showed both events, WCCW management's phone calls to him went unanswered. As we will later learn, Patrice is the main person pushing for answers after her sons death, even when it seemed like all doors had permanently been closed, and hope was all but lost on discovering the truth. 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? 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. I didnt know how much he was doing It wasnt no 8 ball (3.5 grams), thats damn for sure. 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. Some of the people he hung with were powerful people. She claims that they would watch a program where the protagonist faked his own death, leaving a wife and a child behind but reappearing like 7 years later. 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. The Islanders, Canucks and Canadiens three teams that Odjick played with over his 12-year NHL career released statements Sunday night after his death. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Although Gino had a cocaine habit, notable wrestlers, including Michael P.S. The Dynamic Duo: Gino Hernandez and Gentleman Chris Adams. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. 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. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. 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. 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. Hernandez Funeral Home - Rosenberg Obituary 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. He smoked dope, did cocaine, uppers, and downers it was the 70s and 80s, we all did.". 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). Gino also was a voracious reader, enjoyed watching Western and Classic movies, and enjoyed visiting with his friends and relatives. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Home website. "People youd just hand them the mic, and theyd do it." The winger played 13 games in 1997-98, 23 games in 1998-99 and 46 in 1999-2000 before the team dealt him to the Flyers. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. While Gino ended up going to work for Boesch out of loyalty, Gary told him that he was always there for him. When he met Gino, Manning was in a referee capacity and had been in the business for about 5 years. He would later return to Texas and continue his heated feud with Gorgeous Gino. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Write your message of sympathy today. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. He was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. Hayes. 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. Resend Activation Email. Shocked family members scrambled for answers, and fans mourned the loss of a heel performer they loved to hate. photo: decal, (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). 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. Thanks for your help! Odjick was acquired by the Islanders in 1998, when the Canucks traded him in exchange for Jason Strudwick, He spent parts of the next three seasons in New York. Bruce Prichard comments, "The medical examiner didnt understand how much cocaine could get into someone being ingested. 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. Gino lost the (Detroit) U.S. 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. Case & Co Funeral Directors. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He was 67 years old. Both Aguirre and Bancroft have explored the possibility that Hernandez faked his death, given that he had once talked about doing so, and because the autopsy report was replete with errors about his ethnicity and physicality. A memorial service will take place at a later date. 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. 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. photo: youtube.com. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Funeral arrangement under the care ofW.L. 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. Copyright 2022 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. Get email updates about Gino Hernandez delivered directly to your inbox. The death certificate of Gino Hernandez had anomalies where it described him as obese, Mexican, and uncircumcised. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. With a flamboyant personality, and huge charisma, Gino Hernandez can perhaps best be compared to Ric Flair. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Gino P. Hernandez. Hart was unsure if he would be able to attend Gino's funeral. 11:30 AM (CDT) MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist 2301 North Sylvania Avenue Fort Worth, TX, 76111 Funeral Mass begins. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. It was here where Gary reconnected with Paul Boesch after years of heat between the two. 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. [1] Paul looked at him and said, Our boy is gone, before the two embraced in a hug. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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). To the delight of the 26,000 fans, that afternoon saw The Von Erichs win. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. When he asked who I wanted to manage, I told him that I would bring in Gino and Chris as a tag team, and The One Man Gang in as a single. Failed to remove flower. ", Jake Roberts added, I can certainly see that happening with Gino (him being murdered). During this time, Wolfe also wrestled at least one match for WWE forerunner the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). To the fans delight, the feud between Lothario and Hernandez culminated in Gino getting his head shaved after being on the losing end of a hair versus hair match. This is a reflection of how effective that angle was to fans, but also a clear example of wrestling presented as "real.". Professional Wrestler. I just want everybody to remember him as a good man. ", Manning added, "Gino ran with a pretty tough crowd in Houston. Initially ruled a homicide case, autopsy reports later revealed it was the result of a. Too much lying. 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. The only thing she knew about him was that he was a drug dealer, or so she had heard. 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. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville, Inc. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. Wolfe adopted the Gino Hernandez name after his stepfather, Luis Hernandez, who trained with him when Gino was a child. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Other stories include Gino owing gambling money from a football game or that he would take flights down to Houston several times a week for unspecified reasons. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. According to Prichard, those in attendance at Ginos 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. 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. An argument ensued, during which Royal shot Hernandez, leaving him to . Full head of hair, hes got all the shit!". Needless to say, Jimmy was thrilled with that idea. Try again later. Ultimately law enforcement and a group of Ginos friends broke into his apartment on February 2, 1986. He was 67 years old. He did everything for me.". To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gino P. Hernandez please visit our. Wanting to receive the debt owed him, Royal became impatient and angry. He adds, "I was no saint, man. [9] Both Mercer and Marc Lowrance treated Hernandez's death as well as Chris Adams' blinding angle as equally significant during a time when World Class was about to go forward with their feud beginning at Texas Stadium. After the wake, we all went to the gravesite, where Paul and I stood at the head of the coffin together. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services, * Domestic & International Shipping Services, * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted, * Personnel Available 24 hrs. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. Prichard claims that the men toasted with champagne glasses and would say, "To you, Gino!" ", At the funeral, Bruce Prichard remembers a platinum casket. In 1985, he teamed with the late "Gentleman" Chris Adams to form the Dynamic Duo; and they went on to win many titles. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Gino was well known as a partier but had developed a nasty cocaine habit that began running rampant due to his success. Gino was put in a tag team with WCCW newcomer Jake "The Snake" Roberts in August 1984. If someone wants to get you, theyll get you.". [10] Wrestler Brutus Beefcake has rejected the murder theory, saying that Hernandez "had a serious drug problem" and was an "intense, crazy partier". ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." 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. Today, we explore their relationship. He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. Super Bowl Sunday 1986 is the last day Ginos mom Patrice Aguirre claims to have seen her son. He will be deeply missed., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Isles coach very surprised Ovechkin hit not a penalty, Islanders blow three-goal lead in brutal overtime loss, Islanders star briefly exits after questionable Alex Ovechkin hit, Islanders edge Canadiens for skid-busting victory. Updated. 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). 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 exact amount of time that passed from when he died and when he was found is still debatable. The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former family member, Gino Odjick. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Gino would sometimes be a lightning rod for controversy, but Gary always ensured he was cared for and looked after. He was only 29 years old. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. 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. Later that night, the Von Erich boys were riled up and jumped Gino, feeling he was a mole due to his relationship with Boesch. It seemed that he believed that this might muffle sounds from people trying to listen in on their conversation. 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. Oops, something didn't work. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. 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. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. 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). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. These were strong, powerful people within the city that might not have liked certain things getting out. Upon the success of Adams heel turn, Hart would put him together with anyone else but Gino as the Dynamic Duo. He had been in the wrestling profession since he was sixteen years old and wrestled his first professional match at the age of seventeen. Gino's hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming. 1957 Wrestling Riot in MSG: When New York Went Mad! 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. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Hed become obsessed with wanting to have a gun and swore that someone had been in his car and was trying to kill him. English 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. From that time, it was just a slow progression. The man known to us as Gino Hernandez was born Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. He had been declining in heath for several years, but he enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and listening to his Oldies Motown Music. Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past. [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. He was convinced people were also following him and trying to harm him. 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. 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. He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former family member, Gino Odjick, the team said in a statement on Twitter. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Shirley, his parents, Andrew and Maria Ricciardelli, his brother, Albino and sister-in-law Grace, sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Harry Rabinowitz and Michele and Charles Raggenbass. The police arrived not long after, and a loaded gun was found at the scene, but drugs and paraphernalia were not. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Unfortunately, to Harts dismay, Gino refused to leave Texas, and five days later, Harts wife informed him that Gino had died. [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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. "He was one who typically did everything his way. [6] They were first married on April 10, 1976 in Harris County, Texas, before divorcing soon after on January 27, 1977. More than 30 years later, questions and theories still abound over what happened to Gino Hernandez on his final fateful night. Sorry! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "Well, I wish it wasnt him in there. 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. Former Islanders winger Gino Odjick has died, his sister Dina shared on Facebook. You have to watch out who you hang out with." Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. There was a problem getting your location. [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. He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. Roberts candidly responded, "Yeah, cuz I was doing them with him. 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. Was he trying to protect someone by doing this? Younger fans will know her as "Stone Cold" Steve Austins former wife and author of her revealing autobiography, With Healing In My Heart. Gino became quite close to promoter Paul Boesch and got his true big break working for him in Houston in the late 70s to early 80s, where he won the NWA Junior Heavyweight Championship over Chavo Guerrero. Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully. ", In an interview with Devon Nicholson for TheHannibalTV, "Cowboy" Scott Casey remembers how Gino would always act like his wrestling character. [1] Hernandez's death was initially ruled a homicide case, but police later concluded that he had died of a drug overdose. 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." 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