Gino Hernandez
Hernandez, c. 1984 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. August 8, 1957 Highland Park, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1986 (aged 28) Highland Park, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cocaine intoxication (Allegedly) |
Spouses | Janice Marie Bancroft
(m. 1976–1977)
(m. 1978–1979) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Gino Hernandez |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Billed weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
| Billed from | Highland Park, Texas |
| Trained by | José Lothario |
| Debut | 1975 |
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. Hernandez's death was initially ruled a murder case, but police later concluded that he had died of a drug overdose. Despite this conclusion, those close to Hernandez and fans alike continue to speculate about the circumstances surrounding his death.