Former WWE star Michael Jones, often called Virgil, has handed away at 61, as confirmed by his Instagram account. Tributes from the wrestling neighborhood poured in, remembering his iconic profession and contributions to the game.
(*61*) wrestling neighborhood is mourning the lack of former WWE star Michael Jones, recognized by his wrestling title, Virgil, who has sadly handed away at the age of 61. (*61*) information was confirmed via his verified Instagram account.
A heartfelt publish on the social media platform learn, “This is to confirm the sad news about our beloved Meatsauce God and Wrestling Superstar Virgil/Michael Jones has passed away. There is so much to say here and would love to share stories, but for now, it’s a rough day as our friend is gone.”
(*61*) publish continued, “We would only ask at this time to remember him as the man that he was. Wishing him all the unlimited pasta in heaven. We love you Mike.”
Wrestling referee and close friend Mark Charles III initially shared the news on Facebook, expressing deep sorrow. “It is with nice sorrow that I carry information from the Jones household of the passing of our beloved Michael Jones, whom we all know and liked as Virgil, Vincent, Soul Train Jones and extra,” Charles wrote. “Virgil handed peacefully at the hospital this morning, and I ask that you just pray for him and for his household. May his reminiscence be everlasting!”
Tributes poured in from the wrestling community on social media, with WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts expressing his shock and sadness. “Shocked and saddened to listen to the information about Virgil. Rest in peace, my good friend,” Roberts wrote on Instagram.
“R.I.P Virgil, thanks for being an ideal sport throughout our shenanigans & for the recollections. See you down the highway good brother,” former WWE superstar Luke Gallows said on X.
Michael Jones began his career in WWE as the bodyguard for the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase in the late 1980s. His turning point came in the 1990s when he rebelled against DiBiase, defeating him for the Million Dollar Championship. This rebellion “immediately made Virgil one in all WWE’s hottest Superstars,” as famous in Jones’ WWE biography.
(*61*) reason for Jones’ loss of life has not been disclosed, however the wrestler had been dealing with well being points lately. In April 2022, Jones revealed on X that he had suffered two strokes and was recognized with an early stage of dementia. (*61*) wrestling world mourns the lack of a real icon, remembering Virgil for his contributions and impression on the game.
