Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Friends became concerned for Ginos well being when he was missing shows and not returning phone calls. ", "It wasnt like it was a secret that Gino Hernandez did drugs, shares Bruce Prichard. 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. https://popcultureretrorama.wordpress.com/author/javierojst/, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Gino was put in a tag team with WCCW newcomer Jake "The Snake" Roberts in August 1984. 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. Odjick suffered a heart attack at a Vancouver medical clinic, where he had gone to get leg bandages replaced, the Montreal Gazette reported. This just added more fuel to the already intense rivalry, elevating it to new bitter heights. Tully Blanchard, speaking on Ginos death, said, "He was a tremendous talent. This is a carousel with slides. 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. While the late great Gary Hart took many under his wing, he viewed Gino Hernandez as a son and did everything he could to take care of him. photo: youtube.com. My brother Gino Odjick has left us for the spirit world, with two heart emojis attached to the end of her message. He did everything for me.". 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. Gino was born on July 11, 1979 and passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. If he wanted to, he could take that room and have everybody in that room hating his guts and wanting to kill him in REAL life. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Adams returned the following May, and won the World Class Heavyweight Championship two months later. 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. There was a problem getting your location. He was predeceased by : his parents, Socorro Hernandez and Guadalupe Hernandez (Perez); and his sisters, Toye Osuna (Jessie), Mary Reyes and Angie Cruz. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville, Inc. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. The exact amount of time that passed from when he died and when he was found is still debatable. He was 67 years old. You can always change this later in your Account settings. In 82 games total with the Islanders, Odjick compiled 22 points and 254 penalty minutes. 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. 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. I truly believe hes not here today because of the people he chose to be around.". Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. 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. ", At the funeral, Bruce Prichard remembers a platinum casket. To my dismay, no matter how hard I tried to convince them, they were flat-out not interested in leaving Texas. He said that he was at a club with Gino until about 1 a.m. the night Gino died. His hair quickly grew back in two months, while Adams' hair took longer. 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. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. If anyone could take a beloved babyface like Adams and turn him into the most hated man in the business, it was Hart. He was convinced people were also following him and trying to harm 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. Bruce Prichard recalled that Andre The Giant told him that "he knew for sure that Gino was shot in the head.". He loved to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he loved to spend time with his family & Kids. Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. He was only 29 years old. 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. He was 52 years old. However, because of that, I can have a good memory and thought. 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. Case & Company Funeral Directors . I just want everybody to remember him as a good man. 14 Times a Wrestler Held Multiple World Titles at the Same Time, The Great Khali and the Accident That Killed a Wrestler, Bruce Tharpe Rare Interview on Ribs and Life After the NWA, Wildmen of Wrestling | 12 Outrageous Heels Who Pioneered Hardcore, Missy Hyatt and Bill Alfonso A Battle in Judge Mathis Court, George Pantas The Story of an Unsung Wrestling Hero, Ron Simmons The Night He Became WCW Champion, Tim Storm: From Super Fan to NWA World Champion, Pat Patterson | Hard to Emulate, Mentor of the Greats. Personally, he was a close friend and confidant, someone I could lean on for advice and support. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. When asked, "Did you know or come to know at any point that Gino had an issue with drugs?" Send Sympathy Card. [13] Manning also suspected foul play due to the fact that Hernandez's dead bolt on his door was not locked, as he made it a habit in the past to lock the dead bolt at all times. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Oops, something didn't work. Still, Casey wasnt falling for it and would often tell Gino to "just act like a normal person. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Our locations are handicapped accessible. 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. According to Sportsnet, Odjick holds the Canucks record for most penalty minutes in franchise history with 2,127. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. 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. After the wake, we all went to the gravesite, where Paul and I stood at the head of the coffin together. The 2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza held on October 6th, 1985 pitted him and Chris Adams against Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. Joe Blanchards Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW) based out of San Antonio, Texas was one of the first places Gino Hernandez worked. [13] In the weeks before his death, Hernandez had expressed to Manning and others the belief that his life was under threat. Later that night, the Von Erich boys were riled up and jumped Gino, feeling he was a mole due to his relationship with Boesch. Multiple sources corroborate with Danny Mannings story of Gino seemingly being very concerned about someone trying to harm or even kill him. Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. With a flamboyant personality, and huge charisma, Gino Hernandez can perhaps best be compared to Ric Flair. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. His ex-wife Janice even had doubts if the person they found was Gino or if he may have faked his own death. Gino Hernandez - Biography Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 14, 1957 to February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erich's funeral . 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This gimmick was later used in the WWF by Brutus Beefcake. We have set your language to Watching old footage of guys like Gino Hernandez, and his tag partner Gentleman Chris Adams, its clear to see the influence they have on more modern wrestlers guys like Dolph Ziggler and Shawn Michaels in particular. Try again later. Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past. Copyright 2020 - 23 Greenwood Funeral Home. Vestal- Gino Ricciardelli, 95, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2018. That was the last night Manning says he ever saw Gino alive. He was diagnosed with amyloidosis in 2014, according to Sportsnet, and it attacked his organs and his heart.. Initially, Wolfe's death was ruled a homicide case; but following autopsy reports, his death was ruled the result of a cocaine overdose. (Se habla espanol). You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Would you like to offer Gino P. Hernandezs loved ones a condolence message? Updated. It seemed that he believed that this might muffle sounds from people trying to listen in on their conversation. I looked at Paul and asked, Could that be Gino?, Paul replied, He always was a great showman.. Hernandez was scheduled to perform on a house show the following Thursday, and on a non-televised show at Dallas' Sportatorium the following Friday. Gary Hart comments, "I took him under my wing. 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. 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. 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. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. He would later return to Texas and continue his heated feud with Gorgeous Gino. Hayes. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. She also believes he hid something in her house. [10] Wrestler Brutus Beefcake has rejected the murder theory, saying that Hernandez "had a serious drug problem" and was an "intense, crazy partier". 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. Weve updated the security on the site. He had been in the wrestling profession since he was sixteen years old and wrestled his first professional match at the age of seventeen. I loved him to death. 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. Thankfully, Tim Brooks, who was with Gary when he received the call about Ginos death, pushed him to go and stayed with him throughout the wake. 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. The person doing the eulogy and re-telling stories about Gino Hernandez seemed "very off and weird" to Prichard and "didnt feel right.". "He was a good son and a good father, says Ginos mother, Patrice. Even Sunshine's aunt, Stella Mae French, was involved. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. He adds, "I was no saint, man. 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. After Gino no-showed both events, WCCW management's phone calls to him went unanswered. Copyright 2022 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Gino P. Hernandez. He was 67 years old. In 1985, he teamed with the late "Gentleman" Chris Adams to form the Dynamic Duo; and they went on to win many titles. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. He was 67 years old. He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. There are many great matches that he would have ended up having that was cut short when his life ended. 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. Ginos mother, Patrice, sees it another way. See All About BORN July 11, 1979 DIED August 11, 2019 LOCATION Fort Worth, Texas. Paul looked at him and said, Our boy is gone, before the two embraced in a hug. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. 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). He had been declining in heath for several years, but he enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and listening to his Oldies Motown Music. While already a successful regional star, Gino later teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams in WCCW, forming a brash heel team called The Dynamic Duo. I didnt know how much he was doing It wasnt no 8 ball (3.5 grams), thats damn for sure. Gino Hernandez (born Charles Wolfe) was a professional wrestler. 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. The only thing she knew about him was that he was a drug dealer, or so she had heard. While Gary would no longer manage the team, anytime they needed any advice, they always went to Gary for his input, even if he was no longer in the territory with them. 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 was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. There is a problem with your email/password. Hernadez Funeral Home in Rosenberg, Texas Family owned since1950,We offer Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services including Domestic & International Shipping Services. He told her, "Gino owed me a lot of money, but dont you worry about it cause Im going to pay for his funeral." Several days had passed before WCCW referee Rick Hazzard discovered him. Unfortunately, Gino would soon meet an untimely death. 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. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! Not even able to avoid controversy after his passing, according to Bruce Prichard (on his fantastic Something to Wrestle podcast), one of the FBIs most wanted at the time, a king pin cocaine dealer gave a eulogy at Ginos funeral. 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 her, Gino would say, "Im gonna do that someday. He led the NHL with 371 penalty minutes in 1996-97, a season when he played 70 of his 605 NHL games. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. A worried David Manning asked referee Rick Hazzard to check on him as soon as possible. [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 also remembers a group of men attending who took care of all the needed expenses. photo: decal, (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. Too much deceit. 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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. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. 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. 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. The Dynamic Duo: Gino Hernandez and Gentleman Chris Adams. David Manning shares that Gino was "super paranoid and that hed always lock the door with a deadbolt. I knew Gino was doing coke. He was initially in a tag-team with Lothario, then turned into a singles act via a "protege vs. mentor" storyline. They had rented the top penthouse suite of a Las Vegas hotel and were just partying for three days. [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. Gino Eric Hernandez Fort Worth, Texas Jul 11, 1979 - Aug 11, 2019 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? "[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]. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. [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. 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. 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. Full head of hair, hes got all the shit!". The pair remarried on April 12, 1978 before divorcing again on July 19, 1979. 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. The Sportatorium crowds ate up the feud, drawing huge money for WCCW in the mid 80s. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. pic.twitter.com/USnJpOGI77, Gino was a fan-favourite from the moment he joined the organization, putting his heart and soul into every shift on and off the ice, Canucks chairman and governor Francesco Aquilini said in a statement. An argument ensued, during which Royal shot Hernandez, leaving him to . Family members linked to this person will appear here. ", 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. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. Gino was a loving and devoted son. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Hart was unsure if he would be able to attend Gino's funeral. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. This WCCW version proved the more famous, as Adams and Hernandez drew high revenues and television ratings for World Class in their feud with the Von Erichs. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Rumors have run rampant about what happened, but Hart truly believes it was nothing more than an overdose. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." Was he trying to protect someone by doing this?
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