With the sad news of the passing of Michael Jones aka Virgil during his WWF run, a number of those who work in the professional wrestling world have come out to pay tribute:
#RIPVirgil
— Athena is ROH and All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) February 28, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
RIP Michael “Virgil” Jones. Our interactions were always friendly and very memorable. Godspeed sir. pic.twitter.com/Ez5YR0fmmg
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) February 28, 2024
Virgil baby face theme is top 10. pic.twitter.com/F6qbEtpYDY
— John Thorne (@JohnThorneAIW) 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.
— Tony Deppen (@Tony_Deppen) February 28, 2024
Rip Virgil. Now you’re off to the big meat sauce in the sky.
And the one worker on the show asked to snag a pic, Virgil said, “$20”, guy responds he’s a worker and Virgil goes, “cool $20.” https://t.co/Y1FlJmBLVI
— Tony Deppen (@Tony_Deppen) 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
Saddened to hear about the passing of Mike "Virgil" Jones this morning. He was beyond entertaining. Last time I saw him was when I was in Vegas for IMPACT, and was going to the @LVFightShop and he was outside waiting to get in to do a signing. Had a great conversation with him.… pic.twitter.com/aGjPv7G0Xp
— Referee Brandon Tolle (@RefBrandonTolle) February 28, 2024
I had one meeting with Virgil at a comic con… my boy was holding a corn dog and Virgil cursed him out about eating unhealthy- it was vulgar and over the top but I guess he really meant well. He made my dude trash his $10 corn dog. I’ll never forget it.
— Mega Ran (@MegaRan) February 28, 2024
RIP Virgil. pic.twitter.com/0CakPUpqd6
RIP ???? Virgil.
— dannydemanto (@dannydemanto) February 28, 2024
Thank you for MANY MANY one of a kind stories and memories that will last forever.
Everyone in this photo chip in to afford this once in a lifetime photo op.
MEATSAUCE MAFIA 4 EVER! pic.twitter.com/wzgpooKENn
Not a good way to start the day today, but we want to send our thoughts and prayers to family, friends, and fans of Virgil. Thank you for all that you did ????#RIPVirgil pic.twitter.com/r2k3Pcwvpd
— World League Wrestling & The Harley Race Academy (@worldleaguewlw) 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
I can tell you one thing. Virgil will not be lonely anymore. There are plenty of friends waiting for him on the other side. Rest in peace sir.
— Dave Sturchio (@DaveSturchio) February 28, 2024
"You look like a young Hunter" he said to me in this convo at a convention back in 2018. Super nice guy. Legend of the game. pic.twitter.com/06VtxVUgM7
Sad news folks, Virgil has passed.
— Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff (@Pau1Orndorff) February 28, 2024
Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.
If you're interested, you can watch him battle Paul on our YouTube:https://t.co/W4CLeO5Qxy#RIPVirgil pic.twitter.com/G2RZ5ZoSH9
Thank You. ????#RIPVirgil pic.twitter.com/0bIL5cZd3c
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) February 28, 2024
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