Gino Hernandez and Snuka were once tag team partners and even held the NWA Texas tag-team championship. Regularly updated WWE news articles, match promos & other spoilers keep you energised and updated throughout the day. He also enjoyed some success as a professional bodybuilder, earning the titles of Mr. Hawaii, Mr. Waikiki and Mr. North Shore. Credit to PWTorch for the transcript: In another Hannibal TV interview, Brutus The Barber Beefcake gave an unsavory account of Gino. See you next time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She also believes he hid something in her house. [82], In 2004, Snuka made an appearance for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling at their Victory Road pay-per-view as Piper's guest on Piper's Pit. 5 records for Patrice Aguirre. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. "[99], Snuka was the only suspect involved in the subsequent investigation. During the 1980s, Gino Hernandez was a rising star for the Dallas based "World Class Championship Wrestling" promotion. El combate nunca se emiti, y en su lugar el locutor Bill Mercer dio la noticia de la muerte de Gino en vivo, y luego hizo espacio para la transmisin de otro combate diferente. Hernndez y Blanchard se convirtieron en la pareja de heel ms famosa de la poca en Texas. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". [57] Snuka held the title for the next two months, defeating challengers like Super Destroyer No. The late Texas wrestler Gino Hernandez's mother, Patricia Aguirre, says she was secretly married to Jimmy Snuka for ten years. Although Charles Wolfe Jr had a Mexican sounding ring name, he wrestled primarily in Texas and never in Mexico. [47] When the Intercontinental Championship was vacated after WrestleMania, Snuka entered the tournament to crown a new champion. He later moved to the mainland and wrestled for Don Owens NWA Pacific Northwest territory where he held the belt as heavyweight champion six times. She came back to the table and we went to the ladys restroom, she said, Patricia, your bloody father just asked me to marry him. And I said, What? Youd get as far away from it as possible. Hernandez/Age. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Theres also discussion of the rumor that Gino was in fact the son of wrestling promoter Paul Bosch (that one is flatly denied by Patrice.). What is most suspicious about this though, is Patrice claims John Royal threatened her by saying Gino owed him money, but Royal himself claims that wasnt the case. As a member of the drug trafficking circle, he admits Gino had got involved with trying to make money from it, but they werent a bunch of gangsters. Both were quickly eliminated by the next entrant, Kane. [96] He wrote an autobiography, Superfly: The Jimmy Snuka Story, which was released on December 1, 2012.[97]. Hopefully, theres a bit more meat to future editions of my Dark Side of the Ring reviews. And in case you missed previous entries in the series, here are some quick links to those: Unlike other episodes, I did not know much about Gino Hernandez going in. James Reiher Snuka[a] (born James Wiley Smith; May 18, 1943 January 15, 2017) was a Fijian American professional wrestler. Beginning as a territory of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), it went independent in 1986 in a bid to become a major national promotion, but was unsuccessful in its attempts and eventually went out of business in 1990. La ta de Sunshine, Stella Mae French, tambin estuvo involucrada en el feudo. But also, why would John Royal pay for the funeral service if Gino owed him and others money? Patrice Aguirre, Gino Hernandez's mother, revealed she was secretly married to the WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka for a decade. [98] His second marriage was to Sharon Ili and they had two daughters Liana Snuka and Sarona. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. [13] Thomas was married to another woman, and Smith was engaged to Bernard Reiher. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. [66] Snuka successfully defended the title against J.T. Startling new revelations are revealed to his still grieving mother. Mick Foleyseason 1 episode 3Chris Jerichoseason 2 & 3 drug overdose Also, being told Jake Roberts claimed he had connections to the gay community came as a surprise. XFL 2022 Season ON HOLD In Talks With Canadian Football League, Matt Cardona Tells EC3 To Stop With The Poor Me Videos About WWE Release, WWE Is Plowing Ahead Despite $11.75 Million Assault Lawsuit Against Vince McMahon, Finn Balor Says Current WWE Character Is What He Wanted To Do In NXT, WWE Brings In Indie Wrestler To Help With Womens Royal Rumble Match, Police Issue Statement On Fatal Car Wreck That Took Jay Briscoes Life, WWE CEO Nick Khan Does Not See AEW Or Tony Khan As A Threat. What if it was a gangster or another dealer who didnt like what they were doing? He had good looks, wrestling skills and the crowd loved to hate him. Its part of the nature of wrestling that the series is unlikely to ever run out of material, but a key aspect of the show is that it wasnt produced under the auspices of WWE. Today, I bring you the fourth edition of a series looking at the TV show Dark Side of the Ring. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Jake Roberts claimed on Hannibal TV that Gino was attached to the gay community. [2][33] Tonga Kid, who was billed as Snuka's cousin, continued the feud on Snuka's behalf. [27] This feud led to a defining moment of Snuka's career on October 17, 1983, in a steel cage match at Madison Square Garden. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". [36] The feud played a small part in the first WrestleMania, in March 1985, when Snuka acted as a cornerman for Hulk Hogan and Mr. T when they defeated Piper and Paul Orndorff (with Orton in their corner). If someone owes you a ton of money, surely you dont pay for the funeral and pay respects? The three of us went out, and the first night we went out, they danced, I didnt even know my father could dance like that. [56] He made his first successful title defense, against Mr. Sandman, on July 15. Snuka was born in the British colony of Fiji on May 18, 1943, to Louisa Smith and Charles Thomas. Add a bio, trivia, and more. Stephen Silver is a journalist and film critic based in the Philadelphia area. Gino Hernandez/Living or Deceased. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. His mother was told, five-times the amount. Gino had well above the lethal amount of cocaine in his system. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. For example, a shady character named John Royal, unknown to his mother and ex-wife, showed up at Gino's funeral and paid the expenses for his burial, while at the same time seeming to threaten the mother about pressing the murder angle. Just one of the sweetest persons Ive ever met. [53], After leaving the WWF in March 1992, Snuka toured with various smaller organizations and played a role in the formation of Tod Gordon's Philadelphia-based Eastern Championship Wrestling (ECW) organization along with fellow veterans Don Muraco and Terry Funk. For example, a shady character named John Royal, unknown to his mother and ex-wife, showed up at Gino's funeral and paid the expenses for his burial, while at the same time seeming to . That was very hard cause he was around Mica, he was around me. Having died in February 1986, a long held opinion by his mother Patrice Aguirre, was that Hernandez was a murder victim due to his unsavory relationships. Snuka continued his assault on Dreamer after the match,[70][71] which began a feud between the two. Drug dealers wouldnt usually put themselves in the public eye like that, especially when a celebrity is involved. Perhaps they had cut in to someone elses territory? Al final de la lucha, Hernndez trat de escapar, pero fue bloqueado por Chris Von Erich, que estaba en el ringside, y finalmente fue secuestrado a cero junto con el compaero de la pareja. Heres what Ginos mother Patrice Aguirre had to say: When I met Snuka at the matches, he asked me for a date. On last night's Dark Side of the Ring episode which showed deleted scenes and had Conrad Thompson speak with the creators of the show there had been a big reveal. [64], Snuka became a member of Paul E. Dangerously's new faction Hotstuff International on the debut episode of the company's eponymous television program Eastern Championship Wrestling on April 6[63] and won an eight-man tournament for the vacant television championship by defeating Larry Winters, the undefeated Tommy Cairo and Glen Osbourne. Foley, Mick. As a result, he had surgery to remove his lymph nodes, part of his stomach and all apparent cancer. [102] On October 7, 2015, Snuka's lawyers agreed to forego a preliminary hearing, which the prosecution contended was a waste of court resources, given the thorough grand jury investigation. Patrice Aguirre shows us some documents she was able to acquire. [98] His third marriage was to Carole on September 4, 2004. She came back to the table and we went to the ladys restroom, she said, Patricia, your bloody father just asked me to marry him. And I said, What? Required fields are marked *. Gino Hernandez was an up-and-coming Texas wrestler in the 70s and 80s that died at that age of 28 in 1986. [63] Snuka took on Hunter Q. Robbins III as his manager and closed the year with a loss to Davey Boy Smith on December 19. I think I got everything but please let me know if theres anything I overlooked. Snuka lost the match by count-out as a result of interference from DiBiase's bodyguard Virgil. He frequently teamed up with Tiger Mask. During this time, he wrestled the Metal Maniac in a series of matches that spanned across many independent wrestling promotions, winning most of these matches. I also knew he was a charismatic figure, but Im not about to claim to have seen much of WCCW as I was born in 87 and didnt start watching wrestling til the late 90s. Hair match" , perdido por Hernndez que luego fue afeitado a cero en el ring. Hello! Snuka was married three times. According to Aguirre, the two got married! Inicialmente, la muerte de Wolfe fue declarada un caso de asesinato; pero despus de los resultados de la autopsia, el caso fue desestimado como muerte accidental debido a una sobredosis de cocana. [88] On May 11, 2014, Snuka teamed up with the Patriot to defeat the team of Brodie Williams and Mr. TA at a Big Time Wrestling event. And she came to see me and my father came in town. He was in the match less than five minutes and primarily focused his efforts on onetime nemesis, Piper. Why put yourself in the spotlight for others to question who you are? She was from Fiji. (Writer), & Graham, D. (Director). The coroner's report stated that Argentino, 23, died of traumatic brain injuries consistent with a moving head striking a stationary object. Why would Patrice lie or misconstrue a comment like that? Theres also the anonymous man who claims Gino had simply done too many drugs. Who is the narrator of Dark Side of the ring? En el verano, se asoci con la luchadora Nickla Roberts, apodada "Andrea The Lady Giant" por su tamao. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. In the episode, they compare his mic work to that of Ric Flair and Randy Savage, and I can understand why. [1] He was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1996, but was quietly removed from the Hall of Fame section of WWE's website, in 2015, after he was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend in 1983. Also on Rantsylvania The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 1 What happened to Hernandez the wrestler? Snuka appears not to have ever paid, claiming financial inability. [10] As his health declined,[11] the charges were dismissed on January 3, 2017. 48years (February 11, 1973) The fact it took so long for anyone to find him (4-5 days) despite being such a popular figure, is also questionable. The lack of evidence, Ginos deadbolt not being locked from the inside, a gun being close to his corpse, the state of his car, his body language in the weeks prior, and friends/relatives testimonials, all contribute to the mystery surrounding his death. 5 Where does Shawn Hernandez from Total Nonstop Action come from? Type above and press Enter to search. In return, they received transcripts and other evidence from that investigation, which defense attorney Robert J. Kirwan II said would be much more helpful in preparing Snuka's case than a hearing would have been. Yall only known each other, and she was a beautiful lady. [83], On July 1, 2006, Snuka wrestled for 1PW's Fight Club 2 event where he teamed with Darren Burridge to defeat Stevie Lynn and Jay Phoenix. [25][26], Snuka also feuded with Don Muraco in 1983, which began after Snuka entered the ring for a match against Don Kernodle on the June 18 episode of Championship Wrestling while Muraco, the Intercontinental Heavyweight champion, was being interviewed. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Segn el colega de WCCW Jake Roberts, Hernndez estuvo involucrado en la comunidad gay de Houston. On this day in Pro Wrestling history on March 11, 1989, the World Wrestling Federation aired WWF Saturday Nights Main Event 20 on NBC. El episodio de la serie World Class programado para el fin de semana del 15 de febrero de 1986, originalmente incluy un partido de Gino Hernndez grabado el 24 de enero en el Dallas Sportatorium. How many times has Hernandez won the Tag Team Championship? [21]:762 After a brief feud with the Honky Tonk Man,[45] Snuka made his in-ring pay-per-view debut at SummerSlam against "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Muertes en Burbank (Condado de Los ngeles). Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Hart stated he did not have any pictures of Gino because it was too upsetting. Snuka was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame class of 1996. [69] Snuka still managed to win by delivering three splashes. The end of the program suggests that another unknown person knew how Hernandez really died, and his altered voice proceeds to assure Ms. Aguirre that her son's death was strictly the result of his drug use. The following week on Raw, Snuka participated in a battle royal for the vacant Intercontinental Championship, in which he was eliminated by Rick Martel before departing the company. Superfly Jimmy Snuka was actually married to Gino Hernandezs mother for ten years. [50] In January 1992, he competed in the Royal Rumble for the vacant WWF Championship, but lasted only three minutes before being eliminated by Undertaker. Its a documentary series looking at shameful and tragic events throughout the history of pro wrestling. . El 6 de octubre de 1985, Adams & Hernandez perdieron un "hair vs.hair" match ante Kevin & amp; Kerry Von Erich en el Cotton Bowl. Press Esc to cancel. Tekno Team 2000 What kind of gimmick was that? [17] While working at Dean Ho's gym in Hawaii, Snuka met many of the wrestlers who worked in the South Pacific region and decided to try the business. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Vices Dark Side of the Ring is a great platform for fans to discover those untold stories. He has been wrestling since 1996 in numerous companies around the world including Europe, Japan and Mexico. His career eventually led him to Georgia, where he teamed with Terry Gordy to win the NWA National Tag Team Championship by defeating Ted DiBiase and Steve Olsonoski. On the Gino episode, the additional footage and studio discussion go further into the mystery of whether Hernandez died of an overdose, or passed away through some type of foul play (the wrestlers mother, Patrice Aguirre, believes the latter.) The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". USA: World Wrestling Federation. La muerte fue aproximadamente tres o cuatro das antes. [61] Snuka unsuccessfully challenged Muraco for the title in a rematch on October 24,[62] after which he turned into a villain by feigning confrontation with color commentator Stately Wayne Manor and then attacking ECW owner Tod Gordon with a chair. Immediately after, Snuka defeated Bellomo to become the promotion's first heavyweight champion. La pareja se volvi a casar el 12 de abril de 1978 y se divorci de nuevo en julio de 1979. Subscribe for more. One thing thats great about the Confidential concept is that normal episodes of Dark Side are usually too short at one hour, so the extra material stretches them out to a more natural length. It does not store any personal data. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The autopsy ultimately said that Gino had died from Acute Cocaine Intoxication. Well have to see what untold stories come out as Vice continues to dive back into the stories that they covered in previous seasons. But the show is not all about tragedy. Era un nio muy joven, que atraa a la audiencia femenina con su rostro infantil, Cabello negro grueso y largo, y fsico atltico. The suit is litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who has been involved in a number of other lawsuits against WWE. Wolfe adopt el nombre de "Gino Hernndez" en honor a su padrastro, Luis Hernndez, quien lo haba entrenado cuando era nio. Snuka's attorneys argued that a forensic psychologist found Snuka's mental and physical health to be deteriorating. Snuka then left for the Mid-Atlantic where he formed a tag team with Paul Orndorff. . Gino Hernandez/Age at death. He appeared at the 2007 WWE draft edition of Raw in a vignette for Vince McMahon appreciation night. Having died in February 1986, a long held opinion by his mother Patrice Aguirre, was that Hernandez was a murder victim due to his unsavory relationships. It is my hope that some of our older fans can chime in on how talented Gino Hernandez was. She said they both expected he would fully recover after "a long road ahead". On Tuesdays premiere episode of Vices Dark Side of the Ring spin-off series Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential, they talked about the original season 1 episode The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The actual death certificate states the manner of death as acute cocaine intoxication, after the police dropped their homicide investigation into the fatality. Beefcake says he was an intense, crazy partier, and his death was karma. [107] Following his arrest his attorney, William E. Moore, told reporters Snuka had dementia, stemming from wrestling-related injuries, to the point of being unfit for trial,[108] and a judge ultimately agreed. . El 27 de enero de 1986, durante un combate de rencor en Fort Worth, Hernndez lanz la " crema para el cabello freebird (una especie de gel para el cabello) en la cara de Chris Adams, accecandolo en kayfabe (en realidad, Adams se tom unas vacaciones para regresar a su Inglaterra natal para pasar algn tiempo con su familia y su nueva esposa; sin embargo, la WCCW quera continuar, sin embargo, para continuar la historia de The blind cuando estaba en publico) Despus de que el feudo con los hermanos Von Erich termin, Gino se volvi contra Adams en diciembre de 1985. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. There is one bombshell included in the Confidential episode- Hernandezs mother revealed that she was once married for ten years to Jimmy Snuka, who was the subject of an entire other Dark Side of the Ring episode, about the time he was himself accused of murder- and Snukas mother later married her father. They nailed all the key points, and left out anything which wasnt relevant to his death. He wrestled throughout 1988 for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Reiher legally changed his surname to Snuka. Although Charles Wolfe Jr had a Mexican sounding ring name, he wrestled primarily in Texas and never in Mexico. Nobody knew that this was the case at all. Secret stories from pro wrestling surface from time to time. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. A finales de la dcada de 1970 y principios de la dcada de 1980, Gino luch en la World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) en Dallas (en ese momento todava llamado NWA Big Time Wrestling). [100] On June 28, 2013, Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin announced that the still-open case would be reviewed by his staff. It does not store any personal data. At the Survivor Series, Snuka and Hennig were each the final remaining members of their teams, with Hennig pinning Snuka to win the match for his team. His father served in the United states Army. [1] Snuka won the match, pinning Conway after a Superfly splash. She was from Fiji. The first episode features Conrad Thompson, the cohost of Bruce Prichards Something to Wrestle With podcast, and the son-in-law of Ric Flair, interviewing the two co-creators of the series, Evan Husney and Jason Eisener. El luchador Brutus Beefcake rechaza enrgicamente la afirmacin de asesinato, informando que Hernndez" tena serios problemas de adiccin a las drogas "y era un" juerguista impenitente " al que le gustaba drogarse. He would always when we were together, he would call his mother, Louise, who always talked to me on the phone. Maybe someone was after Gino, but it wasnt his drug dealing buddies? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Snuka was the inaugural ECW World Heavyweight Champion (a title he held twice) in Eastern Championship Wrestling (later Extreme Championship Wrestling). 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. [94] At WrestleMania 25 on April 5, 2009, Snuka teamed with Steamboat and Piper to face Jericho in a legends of WrestleMania handicap match with Flair in their corner. Dark Side of the Ring/Narrated by. When theres not much to say about an episode, it means they did an amazing job. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. He won his first match, a battle royal to qualify for the ECW Heavyweight Championship match against Salvatore Bellomo, the winner of the other battle royal. Patrice Aguirre shows us some documents she was able to acquire. He worked in Asistencia Asesora y Administracin and Total Nonstop Action See full bio TNA iMPACT! [75], Snuka also appeared on WCW Monday Nitro January 10, 2000, where he gave Jeff Jarrett a Superfly splash off the top of a steel cage. From the autopsy, it noted that Gino Hernandez was classed as Mexican, despite clearly being American. Where was Gino Hernandez from? Highland Park, Texas, United States Gino Hernandez/Place of birth. ago (112290): Undertaker's WWE debut, Gobbledy Gooker, Hogan & Warrior, Top 10 Things wrestlers on 'Old School' Raw, Second generation wrestlers", "Jason Bryden looks at the 1992 Royal Rumble", "ECW Television Championship Tournament 1993", "What Ever Happened To . Tap here to download. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. [43] This led the way for a series of grudge matches in 1987.[42]. Al principio luch en parejas con Lothario, pero luego se entreg a la competencia nica al "traicionar" a su mentor en la historia. [112] He died on January 15, 2017, at age 73 in Pompano Beach, Florida. The world of Pro-Wrestling is filled with a lot of hot talent. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Slaughter's tag team partner in the open invitational match for the WWE Tag Team Championship at Vengeance, but he was ultimately pinned by his son, Deuce. He is an eight-time tag team champion, having won the Impact World Tag Team Championship five times, the NWA World Tag Team Championship twice and IWA World Tag Team Championship once. His mother ended up being my fathers wife. It was more of a family affair, and no one seemed out of place. Gino Hernandez/Living or Deceased. Gino Hernandez: Billed height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) Billed weight: 240 lb (110 kg; 17 st) Billed from: Highland Park, Texas, U.S. [49], On March 24, 1991, Snuka was defeated by the Undertaker at WrestleMania VII, which began Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania. The Vice cable network, then known as Viceland, stumbled upon an unlikely hit back in 2019 with Dark Side of the Ring. In other words, he thinks Gino overdosed and got what was coming to him. While his family says he was circumcised, the autopsy claims he wasnt. There are some testimonials we did not hear. 1[58][59] and King Kaluha,[60] before losing the title to Muraco on September 30. Muraco, enraged at the perceived lack of respect, confronted Snuka at ringside, triggering a brawl. Perfect. 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. They would go to the clubs and meet up with others privately, but wouldnt go as far to pay for a funeral and deliver a eulogy. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The two creators also want to celebrate the subjects of their stories. /toronto gift show august 2022 / patrice aguirre gino hernandez May 21, 2022. what happened to brandon li oda However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. So, they got married. Check out this clip of now WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg capturing the You can watch the complete episode of WCW Pro from January 20, 1996 below: Copyright 2022. So theres a question mark over that. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. WWF Old School is dedicated to Wrestling fans all over the globe who love and dig Old School Wrestling (now WWE). The match ended in a loss for Snuka, but afterward he dragged Muraco back into the ring and connected with the most famous "Superfly splash" of his career, off the top of the 15-foot (4.6m) high steel cage. Hernandezs death was initially ruled a homicide case, but police later concluded that he had died of a drug overdose. Snuka also held the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship six times with partner Dutch Savage. Where does Shawn Hernandez from Total Nonstop Action come from? When can a driver drive in a with-flow bus lane? [109] According to a court document filed by Kyros in November 2016, Snuka was diagnosed with "chronic traumatic encephalopathy or a similar disease". [23] Snuka defeated Stevens in the majority of the series of matches between the two. Aunque la polica desestim oficialmente el caso como muerte accidental, algunos de los familiares y amigos de Wolfe estn convencidos de que su muerte fue un asesinato relacionado con el ambiente de trfico de drogas. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. Gino Hernndez (8 de agosto de 1957-2 de febrero de 1986) fue un luchador profesional estadounidense. Dark Side of the Ring has stayed true to its name in exploring the dark realities of wrestling, including the death of Owen Hart and the double-murder and suicide of Chris Benoit. [21]:369, Even though Snuka portrayed a violent villain, he won fans because of his athletic style. 5 Was Patrice Aguirre married to Jimmy Snuka? No one was after him or his family, going as far to say hed meet up with Patrice in person to provide closure. [74] Later that month, ECW was taken over by Paul Heyman, who renamed it Extreme Championship Wrestling. [113], Fijian American professional wrestler (19432017), Japan, and Various Promotions (19851988), NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling (19921994), Television champion and various feuds (19931994), World Championship Wrestling appearances (1993, 2000), Independent circuit and retirement (19952015), Nancy Argentino's death and murder allegations. Several days had passed before WCCW referee Rick Hazzard discovered him. He has been wrestling since 1996 in numerous companies around the world including Europe, Japan and Mexico. Theres the huge fact that the cause of death is marked as unspecified. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Gino was a very young, fresh-faced performer who won the hearts of female fans due to his charming looks, and wavy black hair. Read more from Scotts Blog of Doom! Janice Marie Bancroft ( m. 19761977) ( m. 19781979), 8 Aug 1957 Highland Park, Dallas County, Texas, USA, 2 Feb 1986 (aged 28) Highland Park, Dallas County, Texas, USA, Memorial Oaks Cemetery Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Show Map, March 26, 2001 (de facto) December 16, 2017 (de jure). Gina didnt particularly care for him to be around me, but he was always so kind. Find Patrice Aguirre's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. As a rookie, Gorgeous Gino Hernandez got his first big break when he started up in WWE Hall of Famer, The Original Sheik's Big Time Wrestling Promotion in Detroit. He asked Gino several times to get cleaned up, to no avail. Ginos valet Baby Doll stated in a recent interview that he was the utmost professional and they never kissed or did anything sexual. On May 10, 1983, a few hours after defeating Jos Estrada at a WWF television taping at the Lehigh County Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Snuka placed a call for an ambulance. La pareja se cas por primera vez el 10 de abril de 1976 y se divorci en enero de 1977. On September 1, 1979, Snuka defeated Ricky Steamboat to hold the United States title. La adiccin de Wolfe a las drogas y el alcohol no era un secreto para muchos expertos de clase mundial, incluido el gerente/booker Gary Hart, quien declar que repetidamente le dijo a Wolfe que "limpiara" por desintoxicacin. Although charges were not pressed at the time against Snuka, the case was left officially open. Michael Hayes gave his account on an episode of Legends With JBL on the WWE Network. And his mother, too. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Es conocido por sus apariciones en World Wrestling Entertainment baj Joe Butterworth (17 de octubre de 1910 15 de abril de 1986) fue un actor estadounidense, activo como actor infantil en pelculas mudas estadounidenses de 1920 Esta pgina se basa en el artculo de Wikipedia: This page is based on the Wikipedia article: Licencia Creative Commons Reconocimiento-CompartirIgual, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Thank you for being a part of our community! Update information for Patrice Aguirre More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Dark Side of the Ring Self 2019 Hide all | | Edit Filmography Hide Self (1 credit) Does Chris Jericho narrate Dark Side of the Ring? [77][78], Snuka also participated at the first X Wrestling Federation TV tapings, accompanying his son, Jimmy Snuka, Jr. to the ring for matches,[79] including one match where they both delivered a Superfly splash to prone opponents. In his free time, he enjoys bungee jumping and learning extinct languages. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. During the match, Dreamer kicked out of a pinfall attempt by Snuka after a Superfly splash, thus marking one of the few times in wrestling history that an opponent kicked out of Snuka's finishing move. Gino Hernandez's Mother Reveals Jimmy Snuka Marriage - Wrestling Inc. How's that for some weird, rando, mind-bending, wrestling trivia? But in the meantime, Vice has rolled out another spinoff, called Dark Side of the Ring Confidential, which debuted Tuesday night. We share awesome content covering all interesting parts of the Pre-Golden Era, Golden Era, New Generation Era, Attitude Era & the early Ruthless Aggression Era. 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. So, we [were] just one, big happy family.. In this case, a look at AEW rockstar & wrestling legend Chris Jericho recording his narration for the episode focusing on the formation of Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW). For 30 years, the family of wrestling star Gino Hernandez believed his tragic death was a drug-related murder. Juntos ganaron el Texas All-Star USA Tag Team Championship cinco veces y el SCW World Tag Team Championship a principios de la dcada de 1980. Highland Park, Texas, United States 75 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked No. Shawn Hernandez was born and lives in Houston, Texas. They defeated the NWA Upstate Tag Team champions Hellcat and Triple X in a non-title match.[87]. 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. Prosecutors countered by showing a tape of Snuka performing wrestling moves at a May 2015 match. [12] Snuka died twelve days later at the age of 73. En mayo de 2019, un episodio de la serie Dark side of The Ring, titulado The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino, fue dedicado a su trgica historia. [19] It was in this territory that Reiher transformed himself into Jimmy Snuka. The Gino Hernandez episode would seem an unlikely choice for the first edition of the Confidential concept, but considering the bombshells included, it was an inspired one. Who or what were 20. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It didn't make it into the full episode, but Gino's mother had secretly been married to WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka. Theres a deal of closure, at least where Patrice is concerned, with the fact that John Royal claims Gino did not owe him any money. Tanto Aguirre como Bancroft tambin especularon que Hernndez pudo haber " fingido su propia muerte ", dado que a menudo haba hablado de ello, y porque los resultados de la autopsia reportaron errores sobre su apariencia fsica y origen tnico. birmingham church bombing victims autopsy, ringkasan perang dunia 1, disadvantages of scheme of work in teaching, city of oakland holiday schedule 2023, applying for a job can be a negative experience thesis statement, www whistlergroup com apps help center, who said jive turkey on tv, create your own tornado game, yamaha dealer kansas city, joan cusack medical condition, paco has a traditional health insurance plan, inmate canteen video, ottawa police nicola harrison, ted kravitz wife, nabisco original graham crackers shortage,

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