Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 – February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with the Dallas, Texas-based promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) between 1976 until his death in 1986. [1]

Feb 23, 2023 · Gino Hernandez was one of the top stars in World Class Championship Wrestling in 1986. However, what happened was all part of the long line of tragedies that befell WCCW, with too many wrestlers dying in the prime of their careers.

Mar 1, 2023 · 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. He was only 29 years old. Several days had passed before …

Jul 30, 2013 · Gino was the stepson of international wrestling star Luis Hernandez (who performed throughout the world as El Medico), whom Gino admired greatly. However, in 1972, tragedy fell upon Gino's beloved stepfather when he died suddenly of a heart attack while on a wrestling tour in Japan.

Aug 7, 2020 · We take a detailed look at the episode of Dark Side of the Ring featuring "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" AKA Gino Hernandez in 1986.

Sep 4, 2023 · Gino Hernandez, born Charles Eugene Wolfe on August 14, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, was a rising star in the wrestling world whose life was tragically cut short. His story is one of talent, ambition, and the shadows that can lurk behind the glitz and glamour of …

Talent deals and exchanges helped WCCW bring in future stars such as Chris Adams, The Fabulous Freebirds, Jake Roberts, Mick Foley, a young Shawn Michaels, Gino Hernandez and Iceman King Parsons, and others.

Sep 26, 2024 · Gino was put in a tag team with WCCW newcomer Jake "The Snake" Roberts in August 1984. Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully.

On the championship scene, Gino Hernandez continued his incredible domination of the Texas Title. On January 11, 1985 The Midnight Express captured the American Tag Team Title at The Sportatorium via some interference from Jim Cornette.

May 14, 2019 · As the Dark Side of The Ring mini-documentary series on Viceland prepares for its finale this week, last Wednesday featured one of its strongest, and most mysterious, efforts to date: the life and death of WCCW star Gino Hernandez.