The group of WWE legend Virgil, known as the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase’s guardian, declared his passing on Wednesday. He was just 61 years of age.
Virgil, whose genuine name is Michael Jones, had been battling with medical conditions as of late. He experienced a few strokes and was determined to have dementia.
Jones began wrestling in 1985. He went after various wrestling associations, including Title Wrestling Affiliation, where he came out on top for the heavyweight championship and the label group title with Rough Johnson.
From that point forward, he joined WWE, where he became renowned working with DiBiase. He would convey DiBiase’s cash and safeguard him from different grapplers. Yet, at Summerslam 1991, he betrayed DiBiase and beat him at WrestleMania VII.
Later on, he joined WCW and went by the name Vincent. He was important for the nWo bunch and was their head of safety.
He continued to work with well known grapplers like Mass Hogan until he left in 1999. In 2010, he got back in the game to WWE as Ted DiBiase Jr’s. protector. He additionally showed up in AEW as Soul Train Jones.
Individuals near him say he passed on calmly in the clinic. WWE put out an announcement, saying, “WWE is miserable to catch wind of Michael Jones, known as Virgil, dying.” They send their considerations to his family, companions, and fans.