WWE is saddened to study that Michael Jones, recognized to WWE followers as Virgil, has handed away.
A beloved Famous person all through his time in sports-entertainment, Virgil broke by alongside “The Million Greenback Man” Ted DiBiase and would go on to seize the Million Greenback Title, declare WrestleMania victories, and be featured as the unique bodyguard of The nWo throughout a legendary profession.
Jones’ journey started after a dialog with Tony Atlas, and he then started coaching with WWE Corridor of Famer Afa of The Wild Samoans. After preliminary success on the regional scene as Soul Practice Jones, together with scoring tag group gold alongside The Rock’s Father, Rocky Johnson, Jones discovered his dwelling in WWE as Virgil.
Jones served because the bodyguard for “The Million Greenback Man” Ted DiBiase and performed a task in serving to DiBiase and Andre the Large finish Hulk Hogan’s legendary close to four-year WWE Title reign. After their relationship changed into a rivalry, Virgil and DiBiase would battle at WrestleMania VII after which at SummerSlam 1991 the place Virgil would declare the Million Greenback Championship.
At WrestleMania VIII, Virgil teamed with Massive Boss Man, Sgt. Slaughter and Jim Duggan to defeat The Nasty Boys, Repo Man and The Mountie. Within the following years, Virgil interacted with and confronted off towards a few of the largest Superstars in WWE, together with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Yokozuna, Bret Hart and lots of extra.
WWE extends its condolences to Jones’ household, mates and followers.
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