Weve updated the security on the site. ", On the show, a former drug trafficker also came forward with the condition of remaining anonymous and gave his version of the events. 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. While already a successful regional star, Gino later teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams in WCCW, forming a brash heel team called The Dynamic Duo. Gino Hernandez Dead from a drug overdose at age 28. photo: wwe.com. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. He is best known for his appearances with the Dallas, Texas-based promotion World Class Championship Wrestling between 1976 and 1986. 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. Dubbed the Dynamic Duo, Hernandez teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams for a very memorable program with the baby faced Von Erich brothers. Hernadez Funeral Home in Rosenberg, Texas Family owned since1950,We offer Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services including Domestic & International Shipping Services. Gino seemed very nervous, and he wasnt afraid of anything, but there are certain things you cant dodge. 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. It was here where Gary reconnected with Paul Boesch after years of heat between the two. 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. 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. 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. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. Write your message of sympathy today. 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). Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [16] A documentary on Viceland TV, part of the Dark Side of the Ring series, called "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino", aired on May 8, 2019. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. He told her, "Gino owed me a lot of money, but dont you worry about it cause Im going to pay for his funeral." GREAT NEWS! Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erichs funeral. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Hernandez and Blanchard's tag-team act became so successful that they were the top (based on box office drawing power) heels in the state of Texasregardless of territory. He adds, "I was no saint, man. 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. It is said that all this was used to give Adams time off to visit relatives in England. Gino was put in a tag team with WCCW newcomer Jake "The Snake" Roberts in August 1984. Drag images here or select from your computer for Gino Hernandez memorial. 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. 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). Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. A worried David Manning asked referee Rick Hazzard to check on him as soon as possible. But another booker that took many under his wings was the late, great Gary Hart. Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. Vestal- Gino Ricciardelli, 95, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2018. Some of the people he hung with were powerful people. When I got there, I told them, Boys, we have a chance to go to the Carolinas and make a lot of money.. This was a big blow financially to World Class and the Von Erichs. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. There was a problem getting your location. Gino had well above the lethal amount of cocaine in his system. Gino Eric Hernandez Fort Worth, Texas Jul 11, 1979 - Aug 11, 2019 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? ", Roberts continues, "He could talk. The 2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza held on October 6th, 1985 pitted him and Chris Adams against Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. While Gary was gone and unable to watch over his boys fully, is where the beginning of the end was happening. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You either got it, or you dont. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. Paul looked at him and said, Our boy is gone, before the two embraced in a hug. The duo worked a series of mixed tag team matches against Sunshine and Mike Von Erich. After Gino no-showed both events, WCCW management's phone calls to him went unanswered. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. GINO HERNANDEZ OBITUARY. Upon the success of Adams heel turn, Hart would put him together with anyone else but Gino as the Dynamic Duo. "[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. No BS. Thanks for your help! Copyright 2020 - 23 Greenwood Funeral Home. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. "Our hearts are broken," Dina posted on her Facebook page. 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. Professional Wrestler. Getting into wrestling, its like getting into the mob. Ginos mother, Patrice, sees it another way. 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 and Hernandez lost a "hair" match to Kevin and Kerry Von Erich at a Cotton Bowl show on October 6, 1985. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. No family members were allowed to see the corpse. He was only 29 years old. You have to watch out who you hang out with." Share this memorial using social media sites or email. On the night of Hernandez' death, he was visited by Royal. 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. The exact amount of time that passed from when he died and when he was found is still debatable. He started off partnering with his trainer Jos Lothario though it wasnt long before Gino surprisingly turned on his mentor and aligned himself with heel manager Gary Hart. Despite their history, Hart was unsure if he would be able to attend Ginos funeral. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979.Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth.Gino was a loving and devoted son.Ginos hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming.Gino had many Ginos death was, unfortunately, "a situation of his own doing.". [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. And it wasnt a gimmick; that was him. ", Royal says that Gino left with some airline stewardesses, which was the last time he saw him alive. Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Today, we explore their relationship. More than 30 years later, questions and theories still abound over what happened to Gino Hernandez on his final fateful night. According to her, the question on many peoples minds was, "Where is he getting so much cocaine from?". There are no events scheduled. Tully Blanchard, speaking on Ginos death, said, "He was a tremendous talent. While Gino ended up going to work for Boesch out of loyalty, Gary told him that he was always there for him. During a tour of Japan, Luis died when Gino was only 12 years old. 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. Initially ruled a homicide case, autopsy reports later revealed it was the result of a. He was only 28 years old. Former Islanders winger Gino Odjick has died, his sister Dina shared on Facebook. In 1985, he teamed with the late "Gentleman" Chris Adams to form the Dynamic Duo; and they went on to win many titles. "You could see that he was afraid, it seemed, of the dark in his mind. He has also been published on Slam Wrestling and in G-FAN Magazine. Personally, he was a close friend and confidant, someone I could lean on for advice and support. Honoring Ginos wishes cremation has taken place. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gino Volpi to pay them a last tribute. 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. Gino was well known as a partier but had developed a nasty cocaine habit that began running rampant due to his success. The Sportatorium crowds ate up the feud, drawing huge money for WCCW in the mid 80s. 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. Still, Casey wasnt falling for it and would often tell Gino to "just act like a normal person. Inquiries should be directed as follows:Complaints concerning the Prepaid Contract: Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705; 1-877 276-5554 (toll free);www.dob.texas.gov.Complaints concerning the Perpetual Care Cemeteries: Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705; 1-877 276-5554 (toll free);www.dob.texas.gov. Created October 29, 2022 Funerals & Memorials Gino Rodriguez 39 years old unexpectedly passed away on October 27th 2022. Several days had passed before WCCW referee Rick Hazzard discovered him. The only thing she knew about him was that he was a drug dealer, or so she had heard. Although Gino had a cocaine habit, notable wrestlers, including Michael P.S. Gino's last match was against his ex-partner Chris Adams in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 1986. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erich's funeral . 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Rumors have run rampant about what happened, but Hart truly believes it was nothing more than an overdose. He would later return to Texas and continue his heated feud with Gorgeous Gino. In a 2016 interview, Tully Blanchard was asked about Ginos possible murder. He did everything for me.". August 10, 2021 Angelina Cervantes Hernandez, age 85, passed away peaceful and was reunited with the love of her life, Manny, while she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Garden Terrace Memory Care Facility in Overland Park, Kansas on February 21st, 2020. He was 52 years old. He also remembers a group of men attending who took care of all the needed expenses. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. But their connection was still strong, and soon enough, they would be back on the same team. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. The plot is located in Section 212, Lot 165 2c. The person doing the eulogy and re-telling stories about Gino Hernandez seemed "very off and weird" to Prichard and "didnt feel right.". Try again. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Too much deceit. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "Gino once had a friend with him who owned a plane. Learn more about managing a memorial . Gino Hernandez was an up-and-coming Texas wrestler in the 70s and 80s that died at that age of 28 in 1986. 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. . ", 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. Gino also was a voracious reader, enjoyed watching Western and Classic movies, and enjoyed visiting with his friends and relatives. He was 67 years old. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. One thing you will frequently hear from people in the professional wrestling business, especially the old-timers, is that it is a brotherhood. Gary and Bruiser Brody had to intervene in the skirmish and make peace between everyone. Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestlings Toughest S.O.B. Get email updates about Gino Hernandez delivered directly to your inbox. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The man known to us as Gino Hernandez was born Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. ', NWA United States Heavyweight Title (Chicago & Detroit) history, "NWA United States Heavyweight Title (1967-1968/05) - American Heavyweight Title (1968/05-1986/02)", NWA International Junior Heavyweight Title history, World 6-Man Tag Team Title (World Class) history, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gino_Hernandez&oldid=1125570294, NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship Tournament (1984), This page was last edited on 4 December 2022, at 18:35. View informationfor consumers relating to the purchase of preneed funeral contracts including descriptions of the trust and insurance funding options available under statelaw. Ultimately law enforcement and a group of Ginos friends broke into his apartment on February 2, 1986. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. He was just a lost soul I couldnt bring back. Gino was buried in a platinum casket, with pictures of his kids in his pockets and his American Express platinum card. He was 67 years old. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. 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. He didn't know his biological father and he was later adopted by Luis Hernandez. During an interview, I spoke up and declared, Im so convinced that Gino will win, that if Kevin beats him he can shave my head, instead!. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The team extends our condolences to the Odjick family and friends. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. He was just everything you could want, but he had demons. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. His mother was Patrice Aguirre and his father was Charles Eugene Wolfe Sr., with the latter's identity being unknown to the point that wrestling fans speculated that Wolfe's father was actually Houston Wrestling promoter Paul Boesch, due to how close they were. Even Sunshine's aunt, Stella Mae French, was involved. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. According to former WCCW colleague Jake Roberts, Hernandez was involved with the gay community in Houston. Hernadez Funeral Home in Rosenberg, Texas Family owned since 1950, We offer Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services including Domestic & International Shipping Services. The family never saw his body, which was concealed by Hernandez's manager Walter Ayman due to its decomposed state, and honored in a closed-casket service. I went to have a meeting with Chris and Gino in their condo that they shared together, where I planned on selling them on the Carolinas. 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. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services, * Domestic & International Shipping Services, * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted, * Personnel Available 24 hrs. Initially, Wolfe's death was ruled a homicide case; but following autopsy reports, his death was ruled the result of a cocaine overdose. The wrestler ran into troubles regarding paying this debt. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [1] 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. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Send Sympathy Card. He may have pissed somebody off. Recommend Gino's obituary to your friends. Joe Blanchards Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW) based out of San Antonio, Texas was one of the first places Gino Hernandez worked. He had been dead for approximately three to four days. 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. If you have yet to watch "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" (AKA Gino Hernandez), you can see it in the 44-minute video below. Gino Hernandez was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. 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. Please try again later. ", He reassured Ginos mother that their family has nothing to worry about with anything that happened. ", Manning was also of the opinion that it did look like Gino had been murdered at the time. 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. Learn more about merges. 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. Gino Hernandez grave is located at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, TX. Gino wins in his Mid-South debut, defeating Jesse Barr (10-30-1982). Through it all, we hope his family has found peace. The death certificate of Gino Hernandez had anomalies where it described him as obese, Mexican, and uncircumcised. MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist. 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. The Dynamic Duo: Gino Hernandez and Gentleman Chris Adams. He was 67 years old. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. After the wake, we all went to the gravesite, where Paul and I stood at the head of the coffin together. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. photo: youtube.com. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Gino was born October 30, 1987, in Richmond, Texas and he passed away September 24, 2021, in Richmond, Texas. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. My brother Gino Odjick has left us for the spirit world, with two heart emojis attached to the end of her message. To sell the blindness angle even further, Adams eyes were bandaged when out in public and hed be guided by his girlfriend. It seemed like everybody had their theory on what had happened to Gino on that fateful February night in 1986. Try again later. He was preceded in death by his parents, Socorro and Guadalupe Hernandez; three sisters: Toye (Jessie) Osuna, Mary Reyes, and Angie Cruz. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Gino Hernandez Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. 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. This just added more fuel to the already intense rivalry, elevating it to new bitter heights. This account has been disabled. Case & Company Funeral Directors . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Search above to list available cemeteries. . Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. She later received a recorded message from a gangland source who was close to Hernandez, claiming that her son was not murdered.[10]. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The youngsters drive proved fortuitous, and he turned pro right out of high school at age 17 under the tutelage of trainer Jos Lothario, as well as some guidance from promoter Paul Boesch out of Houston, Texas. This is a reflection of how effective that angle was to fans, but also a clear example of wrestling presented as "real.". There are many great matches that he would have ended up having that was cut short when his life ended. 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. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. Family members were uncomfortable with Royal and his associates overseeing the funeral proceedings; many had never heard of or met them prior to Wolfe's death. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Manning claims that "a good source" told him that Rick, perhaps out of instinct, dumped a large bowl full of cocaine without the police finding out. 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. His ex-wife Janice even had doubts if the person they found was Gino or if he may have faked his own death. Many have described Vince McMahon as a father figure, including Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Triple H (that last one is especially poignant). Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Hazzard was able to climb up over the property wall of the condominium complex where Gino lived. Adams was one of the first wrestlers to use the superkick that later became popular with many others. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! We have set your language to If you hang around trouble, youre going to get trouble. The first time Gary Hart ever became aware of Gino was years before he entered the wrestling business, and Gino was just a young fan, frequently throwing things at Hart as he managed The Spoiler in the Houston area. She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. gino hernandez funeral. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He inspired many and embodied what it means to be a Canuck. It was later revealed that this mans name was John Royal. Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. (August 14, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was a professional wrestler better known by his ring name Gino Hernandez. Was he trying to protect someone by doing this? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. 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. He died way too soon, and I feel responsible in many ways.". This match never aired; instead, show announcer Bill Mercer gave an on-camera announcement of Gino's death, and a different match aired in its place. When he peeked through the window of Ginos condo, Manning saw a gruesome scene: Ginos unmoving body hanging out from where the bed ended. (snickers) Duh!" cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is a problem with your email/password. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Hed become obsessed with wanting to have a gun and swore that someone had been in his car and was trying to kill him. "[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]. 1957 Wrestling Riot in MSG: When New York Went Mad! ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. He says that Gino was involved in selling drugs, and he probably died because of a combination of alcohol and drugs, saying that drugs "took hold of him. ", 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. Unfortunately, to Harts dismay, Gino refused to leave Texas, and five days later, Harts wife informed him that Gino had died. Both battled in multiple territories, and Gino was quickly becoming one of the most obnoxious, cocky, and reviled heels the sport had ever seen. Title to his real-life boss: The Sheik (Big Time Wrestling owner and booker Eddie Farhat's 'Psycho-Arab' heel persona). 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Multiple sources corroborate with Danny Mannings story of Gino seemingly being very concerned about someone trying to harm or even kill him.