These moves all originated from Adams Judo background.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',105,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_5',105,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prowrestlingpost_com-medrectangle-4-0_1');.medrectangle-4-multi-105{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. 28K views 3 years ago Viceland looks at "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" Hernandez in their latest Dark Side of the Ring special, one of their best ones to date. In 1985, he teamed with the late "Gentleman" Chris Adams to form the Dynamic Duo; and they went on to win many titles. Adams then competed for the Jim Crockett NWA Dallas promotion. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Add to your scrapbook. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. I knew Gino was doing coke. ", Baby Doll (Nickla Roberts) worked as Ginos valet/bodyguard in late 84 but had known him since he wrestled a few times in Lubbock, Texas, where her father had promoted for over 20 years. Javier Ojst is an old-school wrestling enthusiast currently residing in El Salvador. The youngsters drive proved fortuitous, and he turned pro right out of high school at age 17 under the tutelage of trainer Jos Lothario and some guidance from promoter Paul Boesch out of Houston, Texas. Guadalupe "Jos Lothario" Robledo (1934-2018) - Find a Grave Try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. But his inclusion in the company was something fans should keep in mind towards the end of his career. Gino Hernandez - His Tragic Death and The Mystery That Remains Both battled in multiple territories, and Gino quickly became one of the most obnoxious, cocky, and reviled heels the sport had ever seen. To think of how his contributions were by popularized by others either in gimmicks (Brutus The Barber Beefcake) or moves like the superkick (Shawn Michaels, The Young Bucks), there is no denying Adams importance. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award, was a former world champion multiple times over, was successful as both singles and tag team wrestler. Between 83 and 87, Adams competed for World Class Championship Wrestling, among other promotions. I just found out recently that he passed away, and I felt very bad 'cause he was regardless of what people said about him about the time he married me, was the time that they say he had killed some woman or something. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino - VICE TV - Viceland During their first marriage, they had a daughter, Lisha. Startling new revelations are revealed to his still grieving mother. HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! Ones footing, both literally and figuratively, stemmed from how Adams would compete. Multiple sources corroborate Danny Mannings story of Gino seemingly being very concerned about someone trying to harm or even kill him. He smoked dope, did cocaine, uppers, and downers it was the 70s and 80s, we all did.". Failed to delete flower. Please comment if you like this & want to see more! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. 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). Photo by Walt Cisco, Dallas Morning News (public domain). Gino was a loving and devoted son. The 2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza, held on October 6th, 1985, pitted him and Chris Adams against Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. His ex-wife Janice even doubted whether the person they found was Gino or if he may have faked his death. It was later revealed that this mans name was John Royal. The initial belief was that he was set to be a part of the Bluebloods with William Regal and Dave Taylor. Gino clogged the kitchen sink with a towel and let the water run. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Its easy to hate somebody that is good-looking and has money. Chris Adamss career should not be in vain. I actually thought that if I could get Gino out of Texas and into another territory where he didnt have his connections, I could get him on the straight and narrow. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. Learn more about merges. She claims they would watch a program where the protagonist faked his death, leaving a wife and a child behind but reappearing seven years later. (snickers) Duh!" Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He may have pissed somebody off. Paul looked at him and said, Our boy is gone, before the two embraced in a hug. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. And she came to see me and my father came in town. The person doing the eulogy and re-telling stories about Gino Hernandez seemed "very off and weird" to Prichard and "didnt feel right.". You can always change this later in your Account settings. Chris then proceeded to slap Hernandez for not tagging him into the match. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Several days had passed before WCCW referee Rick Hazzard discovered him. That summer, Gino was paired with Nickla Roberts, who was billed Andrea the Lady Giant (a'la Andre the Giant). Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship, NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, NWA Big Time Wrestling / World Class Championship Wrestling, List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Brutus Beefcake on 'Was Gino Hernandez murdered? His career spanned nearly a quarter of a century, where he held nearly thirty championships. Also known as the World Class American Heavyweight Championship. His early achievements came against the likes of Mark Rollerball Rocco and Marty Jones. Gino Hernandez Grave - YouTube Weve updated the security on the site. Professional Wrestler. Try again later. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Getting into wrestling, its like getting into the mob. He has also been published on Slam Wrestling and in G-FAN Magazine. And demons just wouldnt let him go. Embracing a more selfish in-ring persona. 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. Again, Uncle Gary comes to the rescue. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. As the match reached its closing moments, Adams threw the referee over the top rope. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. To my dismay, no matter how hard I tried to convince them, they were flat-out not interested in leaving Texas. "People, youd just hand them the mic, and theyd do it." According to his ex-wife Janice, one of the people not allowing family members to see Gino was his manager. Unfortunately, Hernandez's fatal cocaine overdose in 1986 prevented that scenario for ever. These antics eventually led to a matchup between Hernandez, Adams, and the Von Erichs. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. cemeteries found in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After terminating the services of Gary Hart, Adams would face anyone and everyone in World Class Championship Wrestling. He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. From an early age, Gino was proud of his stepfather for being a professional wrestler and was chomping at the bit to become one as well. On several occasions, he teamed with Gino Hernandez and WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts. Please try again later. Failed to report flower. Adams contributions to the wrestling industry would have gone beyond just competition. ). He adds, "I was no saint, man. Initially ruled a homicide case, autopsy reports later revealed it was the result of a . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Gino Hernandez Death - Wrestler Deaths His tragic passing is still talked about by friends today. "He was in a good mood and drinking a lot, and I assume he was doing some drugs. local news and culture, The Play That Goes Wrong Goes Terribly Right at A.D. Players. At a time when kayfabe couldnt be kept more of a secret, fans were privy to something behind the scenes coming to life. 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. While working with the LeBells, one early relationship that stemmed from Adams time in the US was with Dr. Tom Prichard. Dark Side Of The Ring EP Talks Digging Into One Of Pro Wrestling's Make a PayPal donation https://bit.ly/2QAjWZjTwitter http://twitter.com/solomonsterInstagram https://www.instagram.com/TheSolomonster Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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 no volunteers for this cemetery. After WCCW came to a close, he competed in the Pat OConnor Memorial Tag Team Tournament. As the evening went on, Hernandez didnt tag in. While he competed for the UWA and WCW, it was his time in WCCW where his star shined the brightest. Gino was put in a tag team with WCCW newcomer Jake "The Snake" Roberts in August 1984. Dark Side of the Ring Review -- "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" 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. 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. We recognize that those decisions were his, so was his in-ring career. Year should not be greater than current year. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Thanks for your help! Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. If you hang around trouble, youre going to get in trouble. Whether it is a superkick or an enzuigiri (that he called a Judo Kick), it is often used today. He was only 29 years old. And while he considered anyone that he worked closely with to be one of his boys, there was one specific talent he considered like a son to him, and he always tried to do everything he could to help save himself. However, because of that, I can have a good memory and thought. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. It generated high TV ratings and revenue for the promotion televised in many markets outside Texas and even the United States. Gino Hernandez: The Real Million Dollar Man Gino's hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming. So, I think he went to Japan on a wrestling tour, and his mother, I convinced her to come and see me in Houston. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Thanks for your help! After the death of Gino Hernandez, Adams embarked on a new direction on his own. Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? Their feud with the fan favorite Von Erichs was red-hot. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. That was the last night Manning says he ever saw Gino alive. 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. In his first appearance for WCCW (World Class Championship Wrestling), known as Big Time Wrestling when affiliated with the NWA until 1982, Gino engaged in a feud with David Von Erich, where he ultimately won and later lost the prestigious NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He also remembers a group of men attending who handled all the needed expenses. Both Von Erichs, throughout the match, soundly beat the Gentleman. Due to still selling his blinding angle at the time, the matches never aired on World Class television. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Wolfe adopted the Gino Hernandez name after his stepfather, Luis Hernandez, who trained with him when Gino was a child. Become a member to support the independent voice of Houston The autopsy ultimately said that Gino had died from Acute Cocaine Intoxication. He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. The pair remarried on April 12, 1978 before divorcing again on July 19, 1979. ", Ginos ex-wife Janice Gillespie remembers feeling very unsafe at times. If someone wants to get you, theyll get you.". The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Try again later. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Verify and try again. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. It also became a point where training partners became close friends. But I know in my heart that I wouldve heard from him if he was alive." A system error has occurred. No family members were allowed to see the corpse. Lothario's biggest feuds were with Gino Hernandez, whom he defeated in a hair match in November 1978, and El Gran . Paul Boesch Interviews "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez - YouTube Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! 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. "You could see that he was afraid, it seemed, of the dark in his mind. Year should not be greater than current year. Many have described Vince McMahon as a father figure, including Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Triple H (that last one is especially poignant). At one point, he faced NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. [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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In World Class Championship Wrestling, there were plans to have Gino Hernandez do a Heel-Face Turn and be managed by Sunshine. If anyone could take a beloved babyface like Adams and turn him into the most hated man in the business, it was Hart. He died on February 2, 1986 in Highland Park, Texas, USA. 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. If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription. [1] But another booker that took many under his wings was the late, great Gary Hart. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. The storyline feud with Lothario culminated in a "hair vs. hair match", which Hernandez losthaving his head shaved in the ring, as a result. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. Do we want it not to be as easy as saying he "overdosed on a combination of drugs and alcohol?" At one point, Adams had adopted a gimmick in which he would cut the hair of his opponents after a match. He is also synonymous with creating the superkick. After no-showing two wrestling bookings and being unable to be reached, there was a concern over Gino Hernandezs well-being. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I looked at Paul and asked, Could that be Gino?, Paul replied, He always was a great showman.. Publish date: May 13, 2015. Gino Hernandez - Biography - IMDb By the early winter of 1985, the Dynamic Duo pairing of Hernandez and Adams once again came together to face The Von Erichs. Got a pretty girl on the side must be nice! Make sure that the file is a photo. The Hernandez/Adams rivalry reached a fevered pitch on January 27th, 1986. He also mentions that he had a trial where it was fabricated that he had given Gino "bad dope. 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. Gino Hernandez was born on August 8, 1957 in Highland Park, Texas, USA. There was a problem getting your location. ", He reassured Ginos mother that their family had nothing to worry about with anything that happened. 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. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. Gino was a fresh faced good . Learn more about managing a memorial . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Eric Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com.