WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase reflects on the career of his former colleague Virgil, praising his onscreen presence and dedication to his role as an assistant and bodyguard. DiBiase acknowledges Virgil's limited wrestling talent but highlights their memorable storyline and the "awesome" moment when Virgil turned on him. Despite the criticism, DiBiase remembers Virgil as a nice person and expresses his sadness at the news of his passing.
Michael Jones, the wrestler known for portraying Virgil, the iconic bodyguard of "The Million-Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase in WWE, has passed away at the age of 61. Jones, who also wrestled under the names Vincent and Soul Train Jones, had a career spanning from 1985 to 2000 and made occasional appearances until 2020. He was known for his intimidating presence and association with DiBiase's Millionaire Inc. stable, as well as his role in WCW's New World Order stable. Jones had been battling health issues, including dementia and strokes, before his passing.
WWE superstar Virgil, also known as Michael Jones, has passed away at the age of 61. He was best known for his role as the bodyguard/valet for the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and his prominent feud with DiBiase, which included a WrestleMania VII match and a SummerSlam victory for the Million Dollar Championship. Jones also had a career in WCW and made recent appearances in AEW. He had been dealing with health issues, including dementia, and had announced suffering from two strokes in 2022. This news comes shortly after the passing of Ole Anderson, an original member of the Four Horsemen faction.
Former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Mississippi’s welfare fraud case which accuses companies run by DiBiase of misspending millions in welfare funds through “sham contracts” awarded by co-conspirators in charge of the welfare program. DiBiase is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds; six counts of wire fraud; two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, and four counts of money laundering.
