Virgil

Wrestler

Birthday June 13, 1962

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Wilkinsburg, PA

DEATH DATE Feb 28, 2024 (61)

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About

Former wrestler, athlete, artist, entertainer, performer, and actor whose real name was Michael Jones. During his wrestling career, he competed in the World Championship Wrestling league, the AWA and WWF. He eventually retired from wrestling in the year 2020. 

Before Fame

He is a graduate of Virginia Union University. While there, he played college football. 

Trivia

During his career in the AWA, he was once named the International Heavyweight Champion. During that time, he was teammates with Dwayne Johnson's father. He stood 5'11" tall and weighed 250 pounds in his prime. His other nicknames included Curly Bill, Lucius Brown, Mr. Jones, Mike Jones, Shane, Soul Train Jones, and Vincent.

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He was one of four siblings. 

Associated With

He won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship while fighting alongside Rocky Johnson.