Recently Deceased Legend Virgil Remembered by Many WWE Old-Timers Who Worked Alongside Him

The wrestling world lost Michael Jones, aka Virgil, on 28th February 2024. The former wrestler was a legend in the industry and saddened several hearts with his unfortunate passing. Although the reason for his death is unknown, we know so far that he passed away in the hospital in the morning and his death was ‘peaceful’.

Since then, social media platforms have been flooded with several fans sending prayers to Jones’ family and also commemorating him on the upsetting occasion. The entire fanbase was also joined by other legends of the industry who have come across Mike Jones at some point in their lives.

Virgil’s career in and out of WWE

Virgil started his wrestling career officially as ‘Soul Train Jones’ in 1985 in a promotion called CWA. The following year, fans saw Virgil entering WWE for the first time in his wrestling run. He served many years with the Stamford-based company but also signed contracts with other promotions in between. One of his most iconic moments was the time when Jones turned on Ted DiBiase, despite being his bodyguard.

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Jones officially retired from wrestling in the year 2000 but started making appearances again in 2006. In 2010, we saw him return to WWE. His most recent appearances took place in AEW, in the years 2019 and 2020, where he returned with his first-ever ring name, ‘Soul Train Jones’.

Soon after his unfortunate demise, fans started recalling the best moments of Jones’ career and wishing a peaceful rest for him. Apart from these fans, some wrestling industry veterans also joined in to send prayers to Virgil’s family.

Veterans from WWE and other promotions send their prayers

The word about Virgil’s demise spread on social media like wildfire. As expected, there were numerous reactions online to the saddening news. Several notable personalities also chimed in with their honorable and wholesome set of words for a fellow athlete who is no more.

At first, we have Jake The Snake sharing how shocked and upset he is upon coming across this news about a wrestling legend.

Former WWE star Matt Hardy also joined everyone in sharing his honest opinion about what he thinks of the late wrestler, while also mentioning that his thoughts are with his close ones.

Brutus Beefcake wrote a disheartening message for his former colleague in a tweet.

Marc Mero, a former boxer, gave away his prayers for the late wrestler and his family.

At last, we have Shane Helms taking on the topic while also confessing the impact that Virgil had on his wrestling run.

Do you agree with what these WWE legends have to say about the late wrestler? Feel free to write down your prayers for the late legend in the comments below.