Former WWE and WCW star Mike Jones, better known as Virgil and Vincent, has passed away at the age of 61 after battling various health issues.
The news was confirmed by Pittsburgh referee Mark Charles III who took to Facebook today to share the tragic news.
The wrestling world took to social media to pay their tributes to the late Virgil, and you can check out some of the reactions below:
RIP Virgil, Mike Jones
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
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) February 28, 2024
Shocked and saddened to hear the news about Virgil.
Rest in peace, my friend. pic.twitter.com/G78YZnSPaS
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) February 28, 2024
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.
🙏🏽🕯️ pic.twitter.com/rUU1VLLboW
— Mike SANTANA🇵🇷 (@Santana_Proud) February 28, 2024
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.
Setting up the big gimmick table in the sky RIP Virgil! 🙏🏾 https://t.co/sXKpge7TmP
— Old Man Jenkins (@CheeseburgerROH) February 28, 2024
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
RIP Virgil
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
— brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) February 28, 2024
GCW is saddened to learn of the passing of VIRGIL.
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
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) February 28, 2024
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.
Rip Virgil. Now you’re off to the big meat sauce in the sky.
— Tony Deppen (@Tony_Deppen) February 28, 2024
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
#RIPVirgil
Sending my condolences to all his friends and family. On the few occasions we chatted he was always very kind and helpful. https://t.co/8yyg7aqxyc— Athena is ROH and All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) February 28, 2024
Thank You. 😢#RIPVirgil pic.twitter.com/0bIL5cZd3c
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) February 28, 2024
At a show once, I did a stare out into the crowd mid-ring and one of the boys asked if I was channeling Rock/Hogan? I replied, “Or Virgil/Dibiase.” He thought I was joking. This vid is what I was referring to. Virgil was overAF with me after turning on Dibiase. #RIPVirgil #ThankU pic.twitter.com/oBJRVMqb87
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) February 28, 2024
Former WWE and WCW star Mike Jones, also known as Virgil and Vincent, has sadly passed away at the age of 61 after battling various health issues. The news was confirmed by Pittsburgh referee Mark Charles III, who took to Facebook to share the tragic news.
Virgil was a beloved figure in the wrestling world, and his passing has led to an outpouring of tributes on social media. Many wrestlers and fans have expressed their sadness and shared their memories of Virgil.
One of the wrestlers paying tribute to Virgil is Matt Hardy, who tweeted, “RIP Virgil, Mike Jones. 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.” Hardy’s tweet was accompanied by a photo of him and Virgil together.
Jake “The Snake” Roberts also expressed his shock and sadness at Virgil’s passing, tweeting, “Shocked and saddened to hear the news about Virgil. Rest in peace, my friend.” Roberts included a photo of himself with Virgil in his tweet.
Other wrestlers who paid tribute to Virgil include Doc Gallows, Frankie Kazarian, Old Man Jenkins, RJ City, Brett Lauderdale, Tony Deppen, and Athena. They all shared their memories of Virgil and expressed their condolences to his family and friends.
Virgil had a long and successful career in professional wrestling, working for both WWE and WCW. He was best known for his time as the personal assistant to “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase in WWE. Virgil’s character was a fan favorite and played a memorable part in wrestling history.
In recent years, Virgil had been dealing with health issues, including dementia and minor strokes. Despite these challenges, he remained a beloved figure in the wrestling community.
The passing of Virgil is a loss for the wrestling world, and he will be remembered for his contributions to the industry. His unique personality and memorable moments in the ring will be cherished by fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
Rest in peace, Virgil. You will be missed.