AEW wrestler Ryan Nemeth was honored to have a role in A24’s biopic on the legendary Von Erich wrestling family, The Iron Claw.
On a recent edition of the “Drop The Mic” podcast, Nemeth opened up on portraying the late Gino Hernandez in the film. He said,
“It was really special, because wrestling’s obviously been a huge part of my life for so long. And Gino is just one of my favorite wrestlers … The first day I showed up on set, it was a stunts rehearsal, and I walked in and saw Zac [Efron] and Harris [Dickinson] just watching tapes of old Von Erichs matches from the ’80s, and I thought, ‘This is, like, such a good sign.’
“They immersed themselves in the history, in the matches, in the movements, and just everything about these guys. It was really, really, really great … Every day I left, it was kind of a magical little feeling. This is the coolest thing I’ve been a part of.”
Gino Hernandez is best known for his time with World Class Championship Wrestling. He would become a four-time NWA American Heavyweight Champion.
Hernandez was found dead in his Texas condo on February 4, 1986. His body was found decomposing and it was believed he had been dead for three to four days.
Originally ruled as a homicide, Hernandez’s death was later deemed a cocaine overdose. There are still some who believe he was murdered, and some who think he faked his death.
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Ryan Nemeth, a professional wrestler in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently had the opportunity to be a part of A24’s biopic on the legendary Von Erich wrestling family, titled “The Iron Claw.” In the film, Nemeth portrayed the late Gino Hernandez, a well-known wrestler from World Class Championship Wrestling.
For Nemeth, being involved in the film was a special experience as wrestling has been a significant part of his life. Gino Hernandez was one of his favorite wrestlers, and he felt honored to portray him on screen. On the first day of shooting, Nemeth walked into a stunts rehearsal and saw his co-stars Zac Efron and Harris Dickinson watching old matches of the Von Erichs from the 1980s. This dedication to immersing themselves in the history and movements of the wrestlers gave Nemeth a positive feeling about the project.
Every day on set, Nemeth felt a magical sense of being a part of something incredible. He described it as the coolest thing he has been involved in. The dedication and passion of the cast and crew made the experience even more special for him.
Gino Hernandez had a successful career in World Class Championship Wrestling, where he became a four-time NWA American Heavyweight Champion. However, his life came to a tragic end when he was found dead in his Texas condo on February 4, 1986. His body had been decomposing for several days, and it was later determined that he died from a cocaine overdose.
Despite the official cause of death being a drug overdose, there are still conspiracy theories surrounding Hernandez’s demise. Some believe he was murdered, while others speculate that he faked his death. These theories continue to intrigue wrestling fans and add to the mystique surrounding Gino Hernandez’s legacy.
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In conclusion, Ryan Nemeth’s involvement in A24’s biopic “The Iron Claw” as Gino Hernandez was a significant and memorable experience for him. The dedication of the cast and crew, along with his passion for wrestling, made it a truly special project. Gino Hernandez’s legacy as a talented wrestler and the mysteries surrounding his death continue to captivate fans of the sport.