Michael “Virgil” Jones was known for his beef as much as his WWE throwing. Per Wrestle Zone, Virgil goes at it with Shaun “LA Knight” Ricker in June 2021.
“First Stone Cold steals my haircut, now this dude? Is it only me, or am I seeing this guy rip off my same pose when I legitimized this title?” He ranted. “May have to show up this week and put my foot in yo a**!”
His love of slamming down out of the ring made Virgil a polarizing figure. Still, there was an outpouring of love following news of his passing. “Never got to know Virgil, but I know how much he meant to this business.
My thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved him,” one fan shared on X, previously known as Twitter. “R.I.P. to Virgil, who was honestly a legendary role in the pro wrestling world,” another wrote. “I was lucky enough to have a full day with Virgi, which included lunch and shooting an unforgettable episode of ‘CSR’ with him.”
After decades in the fame, Virgil’s contribution to the wrestling world was finally recognized in March 2023. “With pride & satisfaction, I am finally excited 2 shared that I have been inducted to the Hall of Fame,” he shared on X. Still, he managed to slip in yet more beef.
“Grateful to the Miz for stealing my gimmick and to Damage Ctrl for me being their hero. Meat sauce goes Hollywood,” Virgil continued.