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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 between 1976 until his death in 1986. [1]
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 WCCW referee Rick Hazzard discovered him.
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.
Aug 6, 2022 · Gino: The Life and Death of Gino Hernandez. Ten-Bell Salute: Episode One Gino Hernandez was one of the brightest and most promising stars in professional wrestling in the early 1980s,...
Jul 21, 2018 · Gino Hernandez will go down as one of pro wrestling's great "What If's", a talented, untapped superstar who passed away far too young.
Charles Eugene Wolfe, Jr. (August 14, 1957 – February 2, 1986) was a professional wrestler better known by his ring name Gino Hernandez. His in-ring nickname was "The Handsome Half-Breed" (a reference to his Italian/Hispanic ring name)
Gino Hernandez defeated Chavo Guerrero and won the NWA Junior Heavyweight Title. He has to defend it in a rematch on March 20, 1981.
