Virgil (wrestler)

Virgil
Virgil in 2013
Birth nameMichael Jones
Born(1951-04-07)April 7, 1951
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 2024(2024-02-28) (aged 72)
Alma materVirginia Union University
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Curly Bill[1]
Lucius Brown
Mr. Jones
Mike Jones[1]
Shane[1]
Soul Train Jones[1]
Vincent[1]
Vince[1]
Virgil[1]
Billed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Billed weight250 lb (113 kg)[2]
Billed fromPittsburgh, Pennsylvania[2]
Palm Beach, Florida
Trained byAfa Anoa'i[2]
Debut1985[1]
Retired2019

Michael Jones (April 7, 1951 – February 28, 2024), better known by his ring name Virgil, was an American professional wrestler and actor. He was known for his eight-year career in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He was born in Nashville, Tennessee.

In May 2022, Virgil was diagnosed with stage-2 colon cancer.[3] He died on February 28, 2024.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "Virgil". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-11-14.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Virgil". WWE. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Former WWE Star Virgil Diagnosed with Stage-2 Cancer". Bleach Report. Retrieved May 16, 2022.

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