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Gino Hernandez
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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] Hernandez's death was initially ruled a murder case, but police later concluded that he had died of a drug overdose.
Quick Facts Birth name, Born ...
Gino Hernandez | |
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![]() Hernandez, c. 1984 | |
Birth name | Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. |
Born | (1957-08-08)August 8, 1957 Highland Park, Texas, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 1986(1986-02-02) (aged 28)[1] Highland Park, Texas, U.S. |
Cause of death | Cocaine intoxication (Allegedly) |
Spouse(s) | Janice Marie Bancroft
(m. 1976–1977)
(m. 1978–1979) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Gino Hernandez |
Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[2] |
Billed weight | 238 lb (108 kg)[2] |
Billed from | Highland Park, Texas, U.S.[2] |
Trained by | José Lothario |
Debut | 1975 |
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