On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the wrestling community was informed about the passing of Mike Jones, who was known as Virgil to many wrestling fans.
Wrestlers and other personalities took to social media to react to the news and pay tribute to the star.
RIP Virgil, Mike Jones
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) February 28, 2024
Virgil was a funny, unique individual that was always cool to me & I’m saddened to hear about his passing. My thoughts go out to his family, friends & fans. pic.twitter.com/0g8fiLVWoG
R.I.P Virgil, thanks for being a great sport during our shenanigans & for the memories. See you down the road good brother. pic.twitter.com/wfPgtUIUpt
— “The Big LG” Doc Gallows AKA Sex Ferguson (@The_BigLG) February 28, 2024
RIP.
— Mike SANTANA---- (@Santana_Proud) February 28, 2024
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Shocked and saddened to hear the news about Virgil.
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) February 28, 2024
Rest in peace, my friend. pic.twitter.com/G78YZnSPaS
RIP Michael “Virgil” Jones. Our interactions were always friendly and very memorable. Godspeed sir. pic.twitter.com/Ez5YR0fmmg
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) February 28, 2024
A fucking legend both in the mainstream and independents.
— Old Man Jenkins (@CheeseburgerROH) February 28, 2024
Setting up the big gimmick table in the sky RIP Virgil! ---- https://t.co/sXKpge7TmP
Virgil once regaled me with the time him and Ted DiBiase met Victoria Beckham, in 1992. I now realize he meant Sarah, Duchess Of York.
— RJ City (@RJCity1) February 28, 2024
This morning Unc passed away - RIP @TheRealVirgil
— Ron Hunt - Shane T. Promotions (@TheRevRonHunt) February 28, 2024
Will always miss you big guy……sell those gimmicks in Heaven til you sell out.
Much love fam-- https://t.co/zKroQmupbS pic.twitter.com/iN7N4BROOK
R.I.P. Virgil. pic.twitter.com/RXNHwJc2go
— Simpsons wrestling memes (@SimpsonsWWE) February 28, 2024
RIP Virgil
— brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) February 28, 2024
As a performer - an incredible athlete and a reliable soldier.
As a person - he was funny, cordial and unpredictable in all the best ways.
He was a trooper and a friend of GCW. I truly feel lucky to have known him and I'll share my personal "Virgil stories" forever. pic.twitter.com/CADqoMN3hg
RIP pic.twitter.com/Je6qfbTW2p
— Matt Griffin (@MattTheMouth) February 28, 2024
GCW is saddened to learn of the passing of VIRGIL.
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) February 28, 2024
He played a memorable part in GCW history, appearing on Joey Janela's Spring Break Part 1, 2 and 3!
We will miss him and remember him fondly.
Rest in POWER Virgil! pic.twitter.com/GM0nUSSvts
Virgil was on my first ever show. He told me how he played football with Dan Marino and could run the 40 yd dash in 4.3. Dude was the goat.
— Tony Deppen (@Tony_Deppen) February 28, 2024
Rip Virgil. Now you’re off to the big meat sauce in the sky.
Michael Jones, who many Wrestling fans around the World knew as Virgil, has sadly passed away.
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) February 28, 2024
RIP. pic.twitter.com/wt8kbDoT4c
Sad to hear of the passing of Mike Jones at the age of 61. Perhaps best known as "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's personal assistant Virgil in the WWF, he had been diagnosed with dementia in 2022 and had experienced several minor strokes as well as other health issues. pic.twitter.com/8kEjU3Y53C
— Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) February 28, 2024
The world knew him as WWF wrestler Virgil, but I knew him as "uncle Mike". Mike Jones was my uncles best friend, partner in "crime" since they were little and family. This one stings today! Love you unc! #RIPVirgil ------ pic.twitter.com/AKl06Fc6Hn
— Lamar Lovelace (@MarLovelace1) February 28, 2024
RIP to @4MonsterFactory alum Mike Jones aka Virgil. #RIPVirgil pic.twitter.com/gMX5zCpbwb
— Derrick T. Lewis (@TheRealDTLew) February 28, 2024
Fightful would like to take a moment to send our condolences to the friends, family, and fans of Virgil during this time.
