He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. 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). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Gino Hernandez (202168110)? As the evening went on, Hernandez didn't tag in. According to her, the question on many peoples minds was, "Where is he getting so much cocaine from?". I knew Gino was doing coke. Unsung Heroes will cover people and personalities whose work doesnt always get talked about as much as it should be, such as Gentleman Chris Adams. Startling new revelations are revealed to his still grieving mother. Rumors about Gino Hernandez after his death began to swirl. On Christmas Day 1970, Lothario teamed up with Danny Miller to defeat The Infernos and win the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship. Gino Hernandez was an up-and-coming Texas wrestler in the 70s and 80s that died at that age of 28 in 1986. The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. ", At the funeral, Bruce Prichard remembers a platinum casket. Today we look at the relationship between Gary Hart and Gino Hernandez. His time was also spent as a promoter as well and not just an active competitor. These antics eventually led to a matchup between Hernandez, Adams, and the Von Erichs. Verify and try again. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Copyright 2023 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. I was really hoping that my plan would work, as I really wanted to get Gino out of Texas as soon as possible. Author: F4W Staff. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? His contributions to wrestling should have garnered greater attention than they had. 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. Unfortunately, a chair over the head of Kevin Von Erich would cut him and cause a concussion in the process. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Make sure that the file is a photo. Officials said the cause of death had not . 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Both men would see their most significant success here, with Gary guiding Gino into a feud with the Von Erich boys, another group of wrestlers Gary considered some of his boys. Under Garys booking, he would soon lead Gino into a hair vs. hair match against Kevin Von Erich, which Gary remembers fondly in his book, My Life In Wrestling. 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. From that time, it was just a slow progression. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. Gino Hernandez Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family Despite these achievements, Gentleman Chris Adams is still considered an unsung hero in wrestling today. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? But his inclusion in the company was something fans should keep in mind towards the end of his career. When asked, "Did you know or come to know at any point that Gino had an issue with drugs?" During the early time in WCCW, Adams and The Von Erichs were as close as close could be. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. memorial page for Gino Hernandez (8 Aug 1957-2 Feb 1986), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6182701, citing Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris County . Thanks for your help! Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He, along with the Von Erichs, would often engage in a feud with Michael PS Hayes and The Fabulous Freebirds. While already a successful regional star, Gino later teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams in WCCW, forming a brash heel team called The Dynamic Duo. There is a problem with your email/password. Its easy to hate somebody that is good-looking and has money. So, we [were] just one, big happy family.". In encapsulating Gentlemans Chris Adams career, its important to understand his contributions to wrestling. Failed to delete flower. Too much deceit. Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. (August 14, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was a professional wrestler better known by his ring name Gino Hernandez. Bruce Prichard recalled that Andre The Giant told him, he knew for sure that Gino was shot in the head.". Gino, always the opportunist, "blinded" Adams by taking advantage of him while arguing with the referee. Gino Hernandez - Biography - IMDb But their connection was still strong, and soon enough, they would be back on the same team. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023.