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. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. [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. Gino's last match was against his ex-partner Chris Adams in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 1986. Personally, he was a close friend and confidant, someone I could lean on for advice and support. 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. (Se habla espanol), Copyright 2012 - 23 Hernandez Funeral Home. Bruce Prichard recalled that Andre The Giant told him that "he knew for sure that Gino was shot in the head.". During this time, Wolfe also wrestled at least one match for WWE forerunner the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? He was 67 years old. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. 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. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services, * Domestic & International Shipping Services, * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted, * Personnel Available 24 hrs. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. No matter what I tried, I couldnt chase them away. He was only 28 years old. See All About BORN July 11, 1979 DIED August 11, 2019 LOCATION Fort Worth, Texas. He smoked dope, did cocaine, uppers, and downers it was the 70s and 80s, we all did.". To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [3] Gino returned to SCW, forming a hugely popular tag-team ("The Dynamic Duo") with the territory owner's son, Tully Blanchard. 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? Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 1, 1953 - Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. The storyline feud with Lothario culminated in a "hair vs. hair match", which Hernandez losthaving his head shaved in the ring, as a result. I didnt mind losing my hair, because I was going bald, and it got to the point where I was spending too much time on my interviews looking in the monitor to see if people could see my bald spot. More than 30 years later, questions and theories still abound over what happened to Gino Hernandez on his final fateful night. 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. Honoring Ginos wishes cremation has taken place. 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. The Dynamic Duo: Gino Hernandez and Gentleman Chris Adams. ", 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. Roberts candidly responded, "Yeah, cuz I was doing them with him. "[7] Hernandez's mother Patrice Aguirre and ex-wife Janice Marie Bancroft expressed the belief that he was probably murdered; Aguirre reported that criminal Jon Royal had told her of debts owed to him by Hernandez. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! This short-lived feud played out across multiple Texas territories. Gino was put in a tag team with WCCW newcomer Jake "The Snake" Roberts in August 1984. As time went on, Gary and Gino would be part of World Class Championship Wrestling, famously run out of the Sportatorium in Dallas by Fritz Von Erich. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. ", Manning was also of the opinion that it did look like Gino had been murdered at the time. He was just everything you could want, but he had demons. 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. 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. He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. He had been dead for approximately three to four days. Younger fans will know her as "Stone Cold" Steve Austins former wife and author of her revealing autobiography, With Healing In My Heart. 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. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. Lothario was also instrumental in breaking Shawn Michaels into the business later on. During their first marriage, they had a daughter, Lisha. All untrue. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. I was on him quite a bit about his addiction, because it was hard for me to watch him go through that. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Needless to say, Jimmy was thrilled with that idea. 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. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erichs funeral. After the wake, we all went to the gravesite, where Paul and I stood at the head of the coffin together. Would you like to offer Gino P. Hernandezs loved ones a condolence message? All Rights Reserved. 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. I realized that had to stop, and that I had to do something about my hair - or lack thereof - so I took advantage of my genetic disposition, and used it to enhance a program. [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. When she was told Gino had finally been discovered but found lifeless, Patrice put the phone down and started screaming. Commenting on the last day she saw him, Ginos mother said, "He was in a hurry, always in a hurry. Hernandez, through his involvement in drugs, owed a large sum of money to Jon Royal. But another thing that becomes heavily developed in the right situations can be a father-son relationship, usually between a booker or promoter and one of their top stars. Published by W.L. 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. Gino Hernandez - His Tragic Death and The Mystery That Remains Author: Javier Ojst Jan. 10, 2023 shares 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. Adams was one of the first wrestlers to use the superkick that later became popular with many others. You have to watch out who you hang out with." 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. Our locations are handicapped accessible. My brother Gino Odjick has left us for the spirit world, with two heart emojis attached to the end of her message. He loved to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he loved to spend time with his family & Kids. Try again later. We have set your language to The man known to us as Gino Hernandez was born Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. Do we want it not to be as easy as saying that he "overdosed on a combination of drugs and alcohol?" Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. ", David Manning recalls a time in Las Vegas where some unsavory characters accompanied Gino, and he believes this was the point of no return for the wrestling star. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Weve updated the security on the site. The object is not to forget but to remember to go on. August 10, 2021 She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. It is said that all this was used to give Adams time off to visit relatives in England. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. 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. Adams returned the following May, and won the World Class Heavyweight Championship two months later. 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. 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. Our hearts are broken, Dina posted on her Facebook page. Try again later. 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